Welcome to Iowa's largest 1 1/2" scale railway

EJ&K Mission Statement: Maximizing Inefficiency Through Unnecessary Complexity

The EJ&K Ry is a 1/8 scale model railroad in Boone, IA designed for live steamers and model railroaders. It is not an amusement park open to the general public. We are usually open for visitors on Sundays, but we can also accommodate visitors on Saturdays and some weekdays with advance notice. Maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment is done by amateurs to rural residential standards. Visitors assume risk of injury. Rule G strictly enforced.

Videos of operations on are YouTube: Search - EJ&K Train Farm.

Spring 2024 tour is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ7p5Xce_ck&t=9s

2026 Summer Schedule

All outdoor activities are subject to Mother Nature's approval

CGW 292 is For Sale - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD8MyY68_eQ&t=318s

Call me at 515-231-1370 for detailed information.

Dispatch Days will be June 7 and Sept. 13, 2026. Pop up dispatch days also available for groups of five or more.

Dispatch Days require several diesel operating crews and a dispatcher and yardmaster. If you are not familiar with the railroad, this is a good time to learn about classic 1950s railroading. Entry level brakeman positions available working with an experienced engineer. Contact Bob via email: bob@bournetransit.com or call 515-231-1370. Pop up dispatch days are also possible on Saturdays or Sundays if several people are interested.

Bridge Reconstruction: Steven and Dave completed the bridge reconstruction. Trains will operate at reduced speed over the bridge.

Memorial Day Weekend: Trains will run Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Steam and diesel.

We will have several theme days. Exact dates will be listed about three weeks before the actual day. Most of the events will be on Sundays.

Freight Day (June)-- Only freight trains, no passenger trains (steam and diesel)

724 Day -- EJK 724 will celebrate her 40th birthday with an afternoon and evening run on July 24

Passenger Day (August) -- Only passenger trains. All passenger cars will be operated (steam and diesel)

Steam Only (September)-- Seven steam locomotives will operate at one time, crews needed, let me know your availability

Industrial Day (Aug. or Sept.) Freight only, all trains will have a switching assignment

Laps Day (October) -- Run as many laps as possible in an effort to reach 100 actual (full scale) miles

We have always appreciated the assistance that Bob Drenth provided over 30 years of railroad design, construction, and operation.

Progress continues on the Eastern Subdivision.

100 feet of track is in service. An addtional 80 feet is under construction. 90 feet of ballast has been laid.

FDDMS 724 was built from several photos from the B&SV museum archives

EJ&E 724 was a billet car operated only within US Steel Gary Works. No FRA requirements and no identification other than the number.

CGW Day on Sept. 1 was a success with all four CGW locomotives and several CGW freight cars in operation

New industries are being established at the Ames Yard.

Artificial Intelligence Recycling Center is open. Ames Particle Co. will be on-line in late summer.

Three dimensional experiences are required at all industrial locations.

We completed 23 years of continuous steam on March 1, 2026. We have operated steam at least once a month for 23 years. Mother Nature always gives us at least one nice day in December, January, and February every year and we use it for steam.