Lake States Railway Historical Association is a non-profit organization with an archive facility located at 330 Lynn Street, Baraboo, WI 53913. Follow our latest Photo Archive uploads HERE.
Ray Buhrmaster, one of the founding members of Lake States, has passed away at the age of 92. Ray was an inspiration and mentor to many of us and was always giving back to the hobby he enjoyed. His knowledge of railroad history was second to none. Ray was a selfless and true gentlemen. He will be missed. More information HERE.
We are dedicated to:
- Expanding and Disseminating Knowledge on the History of Railroading
- Preserving and Protecting Railroad Artifacts and Their Restoration
- Facilitating Research, Interpretation, and Publication from Our Collections


Lake States Railway Historical Association is affiliated with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History, and a member of the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH).