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ELECTRIC CARS
Sundays: April 1 - October 28
Saturdays: May 5 - October 27
Weekdays: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Electric Cars run hourly or as required.
STEAM TRAINS
Steam is scheduled for a limited number of days in May and June.
Leviathan 63 will operate on the following days:
Saturday, May 26th, Sunday, May 27th, and Monday, May 28th,
Saturday, June 2nd, and Sunday June 3rd,
Saturday, June 9th, and Sunday June 10th
DIESEL TRAINS
Saturdays and Sundays, May 5 through September 30.
Also, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
The Nebraska Zephyr will operate on the following days:
Saturday, July 21st and Sunday, July 22nd,
Sunday, August 5th
Sunday, September 2nd and Monday, September 3rd
Saturday, September 15th and Sunday, September 16th
TROLLEY BUSES
Check back often for Trolley Bus operation.
Free Admission to the museum
grounds on the following days:
Saturdays in April
Monday - Friday, May 1 - May 25
Monday - Friday, September 4 - September 28
Buildings may NOT be open on these days.
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 12 - Saturday - Scout Day
May 13 - Sunday - Mother's Day
May 19 & 20 - Saturday & Sunday - WWII Living History Days
May 26, 27 & 28 - Saturday, Sunday & Monday - Memorial Day Weekend
June 9 & 10 - Saturday & Sunday - Railway Post Office (RPO) Weekend
June 17 - Sunday - Father's Day
June 23 - Saturday - Chicago Day
July 7 - Saturday - Trolley Pageant
July 21 & 22 - Saturday & Sunday - Diesel Days
August 5 - Sunday - 22nd Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza
September 1, 2 & 3 - Saturday, Sunday & Monday - Labor Day Weekend
September 15 & 16 - Saturday & Sunday - Museum Showcase Weekend
October 20, 21, 27 and 28 - Saturdays & Sundays - Trick or Treat Trolley
May 12 - Saturday - National Train Day
Join us for National Train Day as we celebrate America's love of trains! Check back soon for additional information.
Boy and Girl Scout troops participate in a day-long event; including a flag ceremony, awarding of badges and touring the Museum.
Celebrate Mother's Day at IRM - all moms admitted free when accompanied by at least one fare-paying child or adult.
See realistic WWII environments created by WWII Reenactment groups. Visit the camps, see the vehicles and talk to the soldiers. Ride The Anzio Express. Battles on Saturday and Sunday. Diesel and electric trains will be operating.
The summer season begins! Steam, Diesel and Elecitric trains will operate all 2 days.
Operations and Demonstrations of Railway Post Office railway cars with on-the-fly mail pickups. See how railroads played a major role in the handling of the U.S. Mail.
Free admission for all dads when accompanied by at least one fare-paying child or adult.
Commemorating the last day of streetcar service in Chicago 52 years ago. The past lives on as you ride Chicago streetcars, trolley coaches, "L" trains, and interurban and commuter trains that served Chicago.
Join us for IRM's annual parade of electrically powered streetcars, "L" cars, interurban equipment, and work cars. Great photo oppurtunities. 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.
Vintage diesels will pass in review at the depot. Take a ride on a coach train and a caboose 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-hundreds of 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!
Treats for Kids in costume.
Join us for a haunted Halloween Train Experience! [visitors must be at least age 13 and in good health!] Special Fare Event. No passes honored on this event.
Embark on a magical train ride and visit with Santa Claus and his elves at the Toy Workshop! Children on Santa's "Good" list will recieve a gift. Special Fare Event. No passes honored on these days. Holiday event only, museum grounds and buildings are not open on these days.
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