Upcoming events

Lunch with Santa on the Train

Dec

7

to Dec 8

Lunch with Santa on the Train

Sat, Dec 7, 2024 10:00 AM Sun, Dec 8, 2024 2:00 PM
Monticello Railway Museum - Wabash Depot (map)
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Trains depart at 10:00 AM, 11:15 AM, and 1:00 PM from our Wabash Depot in downtown Monticello at 200 E Livingston St

Polar Express

Dec

6

to Dec 8

Polar Express

Fri, Dec 6, 2024 5:00 PM Sun, Dec 8, 2024 7:30 PM
Monticello Railway Museum - Wabash Depot (map)
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SOLD OUT

Trains depart at 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm

Polar Express

Nov

29

to Dec 1

Polar Express

Fri, Nov 29, 2024 5:00 PM Sun, Dec 1, 2024 7:30 PM
Monticello Railway Museum - Wabash Depot (map)
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SOLD OUT

Trains depart at 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm

Polar Express

Nov

22

to Nov 24

Polar Express

Fri, Nov 22, 2024 5:00 PM Sun, Nov 24, 2024 7:30 PM
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SOLD OUT

Trains depart at 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm

Polar Express

Nov

15

to Nov 17

Polar Express

Fri, Nov 15, 2024 5:00 PM Sun, Nov 17, 2024 7:30 PM
Monticello Railway Museum - Wabash Depot (map)
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SOLD OUT

Trains depart at 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm

401 In Steam

Oct

5

to Oct 6

401 In Steam

Sat, Oct 5, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Oct 6, 2024 3:30 PM
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Sep

28

Fall Sunset Dinner Train

Saturday, September 28, 2024
5:00 PM 7:30 PM
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Ride in style on one of our restored Illinois Central dining cars as you enjoy a delicious four-course dinner and enjoy the fall scenery of Central Illinois.

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Weekend Train

Sep

28

to Sep 29

Weekend Train

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Sep 29, 2024 3:30 PM
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Railroad Days

Sep

21

to Sep 22

Railroad Days

Sat, Sep 21, 2024 9:00 AM Sun, Sep 22, 2024 5:00 PM
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Enjoy unlimited rides on our vintage passenger and freight trains

Sep

14

Pizza on the Rails

Saturday, September 14, 2024
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
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Join us for a new and exciting family friendly event, Pizza on the Rails on board one of our historic open window passenger cars. Each passenger will enjoy their own personal pizza from Domino’s as well as drinks and dessert!

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Weekend Train

Sep

14

to Sep 15

Weekend Train

Sat, Sep 14, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Sep 15, 2024 3:30 PM
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The locomotive in use varies by month

Weekend Train

Sep

7

to Sep 8

Weekend Train

Sat, Sep 7, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Sep 8, 2024 3:30 PM
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Weekend Train

Aug

31

Weekend Train

Saturday, August 31, 2024
11:00 AM 3:30 PM
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Weekend Train

Aug

24

to Aug 25

Weekend Train

Sat, Aug 24, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Aug 25, 2024 3:30 PM
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The locomotive in use varies by month

401 In Steam

Aug

17

to Aug 18

401 In Steam

Sat, Aug 17, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Aug 18, 2024 3:30 PM
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Weekend Train

Aug

10

to Aug 11

Weekend Train

Sat, Aug 10, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Aug 11, 2024 3:30 PM
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Weekend Train

Aug

3

to Aug 4

Weekend Train

Sat, Aug 3, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Aug 4, 2024 3:30 PM
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Weekend Train

Jul

27

to Jul 28

Weekend Train

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Jul 28, 2024 3:30 PM
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401 In Steam

Jul

20

to Jul 21

401 In Steam

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Jul 21, 2024 3:30 PM
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Weekend Train

Jul

13

to Jul 14

Weekend Train

Sat, Jul 13, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Jul 14, 2024 3:30 PM
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The locomotive in use varies by month

Weekend Train

Jul

6

to Jul 7

Weekend Train

Sat, Jul 6, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Jul 7, 2024 3:30 PM
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The locomotive in use varies by month

Weekend Train

Jun

29

to Jun 30

Weekend Train

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Jun 30, 2024 3:30 PM
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401 In Steam

Jun

22

to Jun 23

401 In Steam

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Jun 23, 2024 3:30 PM
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Father’s Day Train

Jun

15

to Jun 16

Father’s Day Train

Sat, Jun 15, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Jun 16, 2024 3:30 PM
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Dads ride our weekend train FREE when accompanied by their children!

Weekend Train

Jun

8

to Jun 9

Weekend Train

Sat, Jun 8, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Jun 9, 2024 3:30 PM
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Weekend Train

Jun

1

to Jun 2

Weekend Train

Sat, Jun 1, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, Jun 2, 2024 3:30 PM
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Weekend Train

May

25

to May 26

Weekend Train

Sat, May 25, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, May 26, 2024 3:30 PM
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401 In Steam

May

18

to May 19

401 In Steam

Sat, May 18, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, May 19, 2024 3:30 PM
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Mother’s Day Train

May

11

to May 12

Mother’s Day Train

Sat, May 11, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, May 12, 2024 3:30 PM
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Moms ride FREE on our weekend trains when accompanied by their children!

Weekend Train

May

4

to May 5

Weekend Train

Sat, May 4, 2024 11:00 AM Sun, May 5, 2024 3:30 PM
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