The Trains at Old Threshers, 2025 - Mount Pleasant, IA

At the 75th annual Midwest Old Threshers Reunion in Mount Pleasant, Iowa in 2025, we made the trip to town for another great time exploring the railroad attractions running during this five-day event. We’ll spend the majority of our time along the Midwest Central Railroad, Iowa’s only narrow-gauge line, that circles McMillan Park where Old Threshers is held each year. For the first time in several years, two steam locomotives were in operation during the Reunion, including 2-6-0 No. 6, and West Side Lumber Company Shay No. 9, fresh from boiler repairs that had sidelined the locomotive since 2022. The two engines can be seen pulling trains at various locations on the grounds, as well as diesel engine D-9 with a special freight train. We’ll also be making a visit to the Midwest Electric Railway, Old Threshers’ standard-gauge trolley line circling the campgrounds. Many cars were running this year, including old favorites such as interurban car 320, open-air car 1718, plus special work flatcar 1100, and the railway’s latest acquisition, Milan streetcar 1811. We’ll take a ride around the loop to the Log Village and see the cars pass many spots along the way. In the middle of the railroad action, this program takes you to other popular spots at the Old Threshers Reunion as well, such as the Steam Powerhouse, Carousel, steam threshing area, and much more. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:39 Midwest Central Railroad introduction 2:23 Engine 9 introduction and run-bys 4:48 Engine 6 introduction and run-bys 7:31 Train ride to South Station 9:46 Carousel 10:26 Steam Powerhouse 11:54 Midwest Central Railroad shops, other trains 14:22 Train ride to North Station 17:09 Train robbery at North Village 20:38 Trains on north side of grounds 23:48 Midwest Electric Railway introduction 24:47 Trolley introductions 28:03 Ride on 1718 to Log Village 30:02 Log Village and trolley run-bys 34:40 Ride on 1811 to Main Gate 37:43 More Midwest Electric trolley run-bys 43:20 Midwest Central train ride highlights 46:05 Steam Threshing 47:25 MCRR train run-bys 50:04 Horse Barns 53:49 Gas Engines 54:37 Classic Cars & Trucks tent 55:22 MCRR train run-bys 57:59 Tractors & Traction Engine Areas 59:39 Engine 9 arrives at South Station 1:02:28 Engine 9 couples to freight consist and departs 1:05:20 Conclusion and end credits If you enjoyed this video, check out the programs I've made of previous years: The Trains at Old Threshers 2024:    • The Trains at Old Threshers, 2024 - Mount ...   The Trains at Old Threshers 2023:    • The Trains at Old Threshers, 2023 - Mount ...   The Trains at Old Threshers 2022:    • The Trains at Old Threshers, 2022 - Mount ...   Many more years of Old Threshers can also be viewed in my "Historic Trains" playlist on my channel. Don't forget to subscribe for more train videos, livestreams, and shorts uploaded regularly! ‪@BobbyHarveyVideoProductions‬ Also, follow my Facebook page for the latest news:   / bobbyharveyvideo   Copyright © 2026 Bobby Harvey. All Rights Reserved.