Day At The Illinois Railway Museum

  • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
  • Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • $10.00 per Adult // $8.00 per Child (ages 2-12) // Under 2 FREE
  • Includes admission & docent guided tour of Barn 3 (Freight & Passenger Cars) & Barn 9 (Steam & diesel locomotives) and the diesel, electric & steam maintenance, repair & restoration shops
  • List will be provided at the entrance for Mainliner participants, no hard copy tickets will be provided
  • 70th Anniversary Museum Showcase Weekend Attractions:
    • Trains will be in passenger service on the main line as will a number of streetcars on the loop.
    • In addition:
      • There will be demonstrations of mail collection / delivery from the RPO car; demonstration freight train will operate
      • Limited rides will be available on some of the less commonly seen equipment
      • Additional equipment operating to provide photographic opportunities
      • Some rarely seen items staged for photography
    • Picnic area-Bring a picnic lunch
    • Food available for purchase on site
    • No refunds

 

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Date

Sep 16 2023

Time

10:00 am

Location

Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Road Union, IL 60180

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