Trainfest in Milwaukee features 'Impractical Jokers' star James 'Murr' Murray

Trainfest in Milwaukee features 'Impractical Jokers' star James 'Murr' Murray Trainfest at Milwaukee's Baird Center brought together train enthusiasts of all ages, including James "Murr" Murray, who shared his passion for model trains and his efforts to save a nonprofit railway club Advertisement Updated: 5:57 PM CST Nov 8, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Mimi Sinotte Lakyra Banks Anchor/Reporter Trainfest in Milwaukee features 'Impractical Jokers' star James 'Murr' Murray Trainfest at Milwaukee's Baird Center brought together train enthusiasts of all ages, including James "Murr" Murray, who shared his passion for model trains and his efforts to save a nonprofit railway club Updated: 5:57 PM CST Nov 8, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Mimi Sinotte Lakyra Banks Anchor/Reporter MILWAUKEE — Thousands of train lovers gathered at Milwaukee's Baird Center this weekend for Trainfest, the country’s largest operating model railroad show. The National Model Railroad Association, founded in Milwaukee in 1935, has grown into a major organization, bringing events like Trainfest to its home city. Advertisement The event attracted attendees of all ages, from children excited about model train farms to adults reminiscing about train rides to Northern Wisconsin and California. Trainfest also featured a special guest and model train enthusiast, known for his antics on the hit TV show "Impractical Jokers." "My name is Murr, I'm the skinniest, handsomest 'Impractical Joker,' and also unfortunately the baldest one," James "Murr" Murray said. Murray shared how he and his wife helped save the Pacific Southern Railway, one of America’s oldest nonprofit model railroad clubs. "They've donated a quarter million dollars to fire and EMT over the years. And two years ago, the owner of the house passed away, sadly. And so the night before they lost the house, my wife and I bought the house to save Pacific Southern Railway," he said. To support the cause, Murray is selling limited-edition "Impractical Jokers" train cars. "It's got iconic moments of some of my most embarrassing moments from the TV show," he said. Fans at Trainfest were thrilled to meet Murray and share their mutual hobby. "It's like a 1 in 1,000,000 kind of thing," one attendee said. "Actually seeing him here, I'm like, okay, he's a train guy. That's absolutely amazing." Murray also had a special message for Milwaukee Brewers fans. "Congrats on the World Series, by the way. You know, I'm a Mets fan, so whatever. I deal with it," he said. Murray revealed that only 200 of the limited-edition train cars were made, and they are currently sold out. However, he said more will be made available online for $60 each. Make WISN a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks Coin flip settles a tie in a northern Kentucky election A shooting in the Polish city of Krakow killed 6 people. Here's what to know 'Little Rascals' star creates GoFundMe ahead of welcoming sixth child: 'No other choice' Police: Father left 6-year-old sleeping in line for Pokémon card release