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Note: Fundraisers, sales, meetings related to membership-based groups, political events, and events outside of our coverage area are not included on the calendar.
Weekend Train
Monticello Railway Museum
992 Iron Horse Pl.
Monticello, Illinois 61856
(217) 762-9011
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Hours
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Take a step back in time on our relaxing and scenic train rides to Monticello on board vintage rail cars pulled by one of our historic diesels.
11:00 AM 11:30 AM
12:30 PM 1:00 PM
2:00 PM 2:30 PM (no return trip to downtown)
Passengers may board the train at the Nelson Crossing Depot (the main museum site) or at the Wabash Depot in downtown Monticello. The ride lasts one hour, however, passengers may choose to layover at either depot and take a later train back to their original station. Most trains will be powered by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, however, steam locomotive No. 401 is scheduled to operate one weekend per month during our operating season.
Tickets may be purchased at the Nelson Crossing depot on the day of your visit, however, they can also be purchased online below. If you buy tickets online, please check in at the Nelson Crossing depot before your ride.
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