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ELECTRIC CARS
Sundays: April 6 - October 26
Saturdays: May 3 - October 25
Also, Memorial Day and Labor Day
Weekdays: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Electric Cars run half-hourly or as required.
STEAM TRAINS
Currently out of service, check www.irm.org for updates.
DIESEL TRAINS
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3 through October 5.
Also, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
The Nebraska Zephyr will be out of service in 2008.
TROLLEY COACH
Trolley Coach operating schedule to be announced.
Free Admission to the museum
grounds on the following days:
Saturdays in April beginning April 12th
Monday - Friday, May 1 - May 23
Monday - Friday, September 2 - September 30
Trains do not operate on these days except by
special charters. Write for charter information.
For further information, telephone 815-923-4000 or 1-800-BIG-RAIL
All schedules subject to change without notice.
May 11 - Sunday - Mother's Day
May 17 - Saturday - Scout Day
May 24, 25 & 26 - Saturday, Sunday & Monday - Memorial Day Weekend
June 15 - Sunday - Father's Day
June 21 & 22 - Saturday & Sunday - Chicago Weekend
July 4 - Friday - Independence Day - Trolley Pageant
July 5 - Saturday - CA&E Dedication Day
July 12 & 13 - Saturday & Sunday - Diesel Days
August 3 - Sunday - 18th Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza
August 30, 31 & September 1 - Saturday, Sunday & Monday - Labor Day Weekend
September 13 & 14 - Saturday & Sunday - Museum Showcase Weekend (incorporating Members' Weekend)
October 4 & 5 - Saturday & Sunday - Pumkin Days
May 3 & 4 - Saturday & Sunday - Scrap-A-Train Weekend
No, you won't be dismantling and recycling a steam engine, you'll be building one! The first 150 paying adults each day will receive a coupon for a make-and-take project featuring a train-themed scrapbook page!
Celebrate Mother's Day at IRM - all moms admitted free if accompanied by at least one fare-paying individual.
Boy and Girl Scout troops participate in a day-long event; including a flag ceremony, awarding of badges and touring the Museum.
The summer season begins! Diesel and electric trains operating. Enjoy the West End Jazz Band on Monday.
Free admission for all dads accompanied by at least one fare-paying individual.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the last day of streetcar operation in Chicago. The past lives on as you ride Chicago streetcars, trolley coaches, "L" trains, and interurban and commuter trains that served Chicago.
Celebrate a unique Independence Day by joining us for IRM's annual parade of electrically powered streetcars, "L" cars, interurban equipment, and work cars. Ride the diesel and electric mainline trains as well! Enjoy live music before and after the Trolley Pageant as the West End Jazz Band entertains.
Join us at 12 noon in front of Barn 4 as CA&E 309 is officially returned to service following restoration.
Vintage diesels will pass in review at the depot. Take a ride on a coach train pulled by one of these powerful giants. Many great photo opportunities for the diesel fan!
The past comes alive through the display of antique autos, trucks, fire engines, tractors, motorcycles and buses-more than 500 vehicles assemble throughout the Museum campus. Ride the streetcars to the various display areas. Interurbans and diesel coach trains will be running on the mainline! "Music at the Museum"--the West End Jazz Band will entertain. (This event only: Call 815-923-4391 for information about displaying your vintage vehicle.)
Celebrate the end of summer by joining us for three days of fun! Pack a picnic, ride the trains, and enjoy! "Music at the Museum"--the West End Jazz Band will entertain on Monday.
Celebrate the Museum collection and honor the members who make it work! Ride and see some of the less frequently run equipment at IRM. Bring your camera and enjoy the weekend!
It's a great time to experience autumn in the country! Join us at IRM to ride trains and get your free pumkin. (Limit one pumpkin per family.)
Join us for a haunted Halloween Train Experience! [visitors must be at least age 13 and in good health!]
Embark on a magical train ride through spectacular holiday light displays and visit with Santa Claus and his elves at the Toy Workshop! Children on Santa's "Good" list will recieve a gift.
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