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Railroad Days
Monticello Railway Museum
992 Iron Horse Pl.
Monticello, Illinois 61856
(217) 762-9011
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On September 17 - 18, come enjoy UNLIMITED rides on our vintage trains! We'll be running several of our operational locomotives all weekend long, and you can ride them all day for a single fare. Travel on a passenger train, hop a caboose on a freight train, ride in a motor car, play special kids' games, and more!
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Ride freight and passenger trains from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
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Use the Caboose Hop between the Nelson Crossing Depot and Camp Creek Yard to visit the locomotive and car shops and view additional exhibits.
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Ride a motor car down our tracks and experience the rails just like maintenance workers of the past.
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Enjoy the large children's area, including riding pedal cars.
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Eat at the concession area, which features several local food trucks.
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Browse the Museum's gift shop, open throughout the event for railroad gear and souvenir needs.
Gates open at 9 a.m. each day. Trains run continually from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last train departures are at around 4 p.m. each day.
ALL-DAY TICKETS — ride as many times as you want! Children under 2 ride FREE with paying adult or senior.
You must have a ticket to access the Museum grounds. This event takes place rain or shine. All ticket sales are final.