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Illinois Railway Museum

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7000 Olson Rd
Union, IL 60180

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(815) 923-4391
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Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL
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This could take the better part of three days to really experience all the loving work these restorationists have manged to accomplish over the years. Every mode of conveyance is ...

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Nexr to Scranton PA RR Museum 5/23/2010

This could take the better part of three days to really experience all the loving work these restorationists have manged to accomplish over the years. Every mode of conveyance is on display from street cars to the behemoths of bygone days. It's a toss-up between this and the Smithsonian Train Museum in Scranton, Pa. Enjoy! more
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Get ready for a long day! 9/23/2005

This place has EVERYTHING for train enthusiasts. I really was not prepared for how extensive it was going to be. We happened to be there for Day Out With Thomas which made it nearly impossible to get to see everything. There were a lot of old trains to look at, trains to ride on, places to eat, etc. There were quite a few "pole barn" type places just filled with rows of old train cars. Fascinating stuff. If you're going to go, start out early, wear comfortable shoes, bring a cooler full of food and take it slow. My kids loved it. more
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A must-see for railroading buffs 8/16/2005

Our oldest son (2 yrs old) is really into Choo Choo trains so we took him up to the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, IL. The museum has hundreds and hundreds of train cars and engines in various states. Many are in the process of being restored while many other are fully functional and drive around the museum's yard and nearby rail line. We took a 20 minute ride on a late 1800's Pullman car which was a scenic way to enjoy the car. A museum/gift shop, train diner provided some other diversions for our little ones while we visited. The museum has steam, diesel, electric and trolley cars all of which make scheduled runs throughout the day. Be sure to check their website for what will be operating during your visit. more
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