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| The Visiting Info shown below, if any, is always subject to change. Please check the facility's website for the latest information before making a trip.
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| Illinois Railway Museum |
| The Illinois Railway Museum is a Museum in Motion. Watch now, as a little red streetcar clangs across Depot Street on the car line, or as the thundering steam train whistles past on the mainline, or perhaps as the gleaming streamliner simply whispers by. These artifacts don't just sit there, they move! To the casual observer it all looks so simple. Just get into an oldtime outfit, drive a locomotive around a bit, and treat the kids to a train ride. The Museum's operating demonstration railroad consists of two distinct divisions: the 5-mile long mainline, and the mile-long streetcar loop. Also, see many trains which are being refurbished in large garages. Other trains sit outside. Train lovers love it here! There is a gift shop, used-book store, and snack bar, as well. Thomas the Tank Engine visits every summer. |
| 7000 Olson Road |
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| Union |
| IL |
| 60180 |
Grounds 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Operations 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Some days closed--be sure to check. |
| Adults $12, Children $8, usually. Check your specific day. |
| (815) 923-4000 |
| http://www.irm.org/ |
 | | S. Butler, Co-op Member | | Great place for studying history of train transportation. Rides on actual vintage trains. Thomas even makes a appearance once a year. Hold a vintage transportation event once a year. Like a vintage car show but with privately owned vehicles military and otherwise. |
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