Illinois Railway Museum

Lots of things to do and see!

My husband and I absolutely love rail museums and while visiting friends in Chicago we realized we absolutely had to visit--it's the biggest in the USA! The weather was a bit rough, but there is a lot...

A Must Visit!

The Illinois Railway Museum is the best kept secret in Illinois! There are things to do and see for train enthusiasts of all ages.

Fun streetcar ride

This museum is extensive. Lots of trains and parts to look at. There was also a fun train ride included in the admission (or streetcar, as on our visit). Although large and extensive, not everything w...

A Revisit

It was great to be back. It was amazing. I got to see the trains and displays. I got to ride in a trolley and blow the horn. Overall, it was a pretty great experience. I mean I went a few times when I...

Great train museum, run by volunteers

Illinois Railway Museum is a massive museum with loads of railway stock. Hard to believe it's run by volunteers! It's nicely laid out with different sheds, and the information about the engines and ...