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NEW FOR 2025!

It’s 1920’s day at IRM! All operating equipment hails from the Roaring ‘20s, including a coach train pulled by steam locomotive Shay 5 and the electric interurban North Shore Line 749. After enjoying IRM’s historical offerings, hop aboard the streetcar to a jazzy concert at IRM’s Springfield Park.

Jazz band Badass Gumbo takes the stage at 7:00 PM. It’ll be the bee’s knees! Bring your picnic dinner or grab a hotdog from the museum’s Central Diner, open throughout the concert. In true Prohibition style, feel free to bring your contraband hooch.

Dressing to the nines is always encouraged!

Concert Details

• The Trains & Tunes concert is open to all ages and is held at IRM’s Springfield Park, next to Barn 9
• Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. We encourage you to come early to reserve your spot and ride the 1920’s equipment. Coach trains depart on the hour until 5pm. Streetcar service is continuous until 9pm
• Pack a picnic dinner or enjoy a meal from the museum’s Central Diner
• Outside alcohol is allowed at this event. But there are no alcohol sales. Water and soft drinks are available for purchase
• Pets not permitted. With the exception of qualified service animals

Hours / Admission / Operating Schedule Information:

Electric and steam or diesel trains will be operating. Trains depart from the East Union Depot each day at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, and 5:00pm. Streetcar service is continuous between 11:00am and 9:00pm. Operating hours will be extended into the evening.

Museum Hours:
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Equipment Scheduled to Operate:

• Diesel TBA and the Diesel Coach Train ♿
• J. Neils Lumber 5 and the Steam Coach-Caboose Train
• Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee 714 and 749
• Chicago Surface Lines 144
• Chicago Transit Authority 3142
• Cooperativa de Transportes Urbanos y Sub-Urbanos 19

All equipment, schedules and prices subject to change without notice.

♿ = this train is wheelchair-accessible