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Illinois - Kankakee Railroad Museum
Kankakee, IL - Founded in 1999 by the Kankakee Model Railroad Club under the direction of Glenn Johnson and Harold Woods. Located at the North End of the Historic Illinois Central Depot, thanks to the City Of Kankakee, in downtown Kankakee.
This unique meeting venue houses many Kankakee railroad history aftifacts and can host meetings and groups up to 100 attendees. A restored rail car and trolley can be rented for special events.
Info: URL: http://kankakeerrmuseum.com/ (Added: 2-Dec-2016)
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Illinois - Lincoln Depot
Springfield, IL - When Lincoln left Springfield to start his inaugural journey on February 11, 1861, he paid an unforgettable tribute to his friends and neighbors known today as the Farewell Address. Lincoln
spoke these famous words as he boarded a special Presidential train at the Great Western Railroad
station, now a restored Lincoln visitor site.
Following a major renovation and rehabilitation effort, the Depot reopened in early 2013. The first floor houses a self-guided museum while the second story exists as the Noll Law Office. In 2014 the Depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
We invite you to learn more about the history, view pictures and video, and visit the place where Lincoln's feet last touched Springfield.
Info: URL: http://www.lincolndepot.org/ (Added: 31-Oct-2016)
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Illinois - Monticello Railway Museum Home Page
Monticello, IL - The mission of the museum is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit materials and artifacts relating to railroading, with emphasis on Central Illinois, and to operate a demonstration railroad for the education and enjoyment of the public. The museum offers trains rides on weekends and Holidays from May through October. Please see the schedule for more information. Trains operate regardless of weather conditions.
Info: URL: http://www.mrym.org (Added: 13-Jun-2000)
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Illinois - Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad
Freeport, IL - The Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad of Freeport, Illinois is a not-for-profit educational organization, preserving America's historical railroad heritage.
In 1982 the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club purchased its 1912, 36 ton Heisler logging locomotive.
Upon arrival in Freeport it was stored and periodically displayed for four years in the clubs building on the Stephenson County Fairgrounds.
On July 5, 1983 after the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad went bankrupt, our Club purchased 1.72 miles of its right-of-way, which runs diagonally from Walnut and Lamb roads to Baileyville road.
Info: URL: http://www.thefreeportshow.com/scs.htm (Added: 10-Jan-1999)
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Illinois - Trolley Car 36 at Riverview Park
Rockford, IL - Trolley Car 36 is Rockford's only rail-based trolley which runs its course along the banks of the Rock River from Riverview Park to the Auburn Street Bridge. Bench style seating on the trolley can accommodate up to 32 passengers per ride.
Board the Trolley at the Trolley Station in Riverview Park (on Thursdays, board at Nicholas Conservatory), ride along Madison Street beside the scenic Rock River Recreation Path, stop for a brief visit to the Eclipse Lagoon and Gardens, travel to the Symbol, then turn around and return to the Trolley Station. Trolley Car 36 is wheelchair accessible; however, the trolley is limited to 2 wheelchairs per ride.
Trolley Car 36 also offers public rides on Fridays during the Rockford City Market.
Info: URL: https://www.gorockford.com/listings/trolley-car-36-at-riverview-park/1356/ (Added: 15-Nov-2016)
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Illinois - Union Depot Railroad Museum
Mendota, IL - Recognizing the influence of the railroad to the Mendota area. Union Depot Railroad Museum featuring a large operating HO model of 1940's, a replica telegraph office, railroad memorabilia, and actual railroad cars including: CB&Q Steam, Engine #4978 and Waycar #14454, SP "Golden Trencher" Diner, and Milwaukee Road Combine Car #2713
The purpose of the Union Depot Railroad Museum is to preserve and share with others the Mendota area's rich railroad history which includes the CB&Q, the Illinois Central, and the Milwaukee Road. We hope to accomplish this through providing an assortment of varied railroad related experiences including interactive displays and fresh programs and displays. This will attract more people to our facilities, grow our membership, and continue to raise the funds necessary for our museum to succeed long into the future.
Info: URL: http://www.mendotamuseums.org/UDRR.htm (Added: 10-Jan-1999)
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