Mother's Day Weekend Dinner Train 2026

Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

Monticello Railway Museum Wabash Depot | Monticello

Monticello Railway Museum
Publisher/HostMonticello Railway Museum
Mother's Day Weekend Dinner Train 2026
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Ride in style on one of our restored Illinois Central dining cars as you enjoy a delicious four-course dinner.
About this Event

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend in unforgettable fashion on Saturday, May 9th, with a relaxing evening aboard a truly unique dining experience at the Monticello Railway Museum. Treat Mom to a scenic, approximately two-hour train ride while enjoying an elegant four-course meal prepared by Michael’s Catering, served onboard one of our beautifully restored historic dining cars.

The train departs promptly at 5:00 PM from the Wabash Depot in downtown Monticello, offering the perfect setting for a memorable evening together.


Entrée Selections

Guests may choose from one of the following entrées:

  • Boneless Beef Short Ribs
  • Seared Salmon Filet (Gluten Free)
  • Caponata Stuffed Portabella with Parmesan Cheese (Vegetarian)

Each entrée is served with:

  • English Cheddar Cheese Rarebit with Crisp Lavosh
  • Waldorf Salad on Local Artisan Greens
  • Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
  • Asparagus
  • Lemon Mousse with Berries and Melba Sauce

Beverages include sweet and unsweet tea, lemonade, and water.

Space is limited for this special event, so advance reservations are strongly recommended. Join us for an elegant evening on the rails and make this Mother’s Day one to remember.

There are two classes of service available for this event:

  • Historic Dining Car - Enjoy your meal in the jovial atmosphere of an historic railroad dining car! The ticket price for this exciting event is $85 per passenger.  Please note that due to capacity constraints of the dining cars, parties of less than four may be seated onboard with passengers not necessarily from their party. If multiple members of a party desire to sit together, all tickets must be purchased in the same order.
  • Deluxe Private Car - Looking for a unique and intimate dining experience? You can enjoy an exclusive dinner experience aboard Illinois Central Business Car #7! This car features an 8-seat dining table and a 12-seat lounge with a fantastic view out the end of the train. Experience dining on the rails as railroad executives would have back in its heyday. Seating for this car is sold as 8 seats for the price of $950.

All passengers are welcome to dress up for this formal event!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Monticello Railway Museum Wabash Depot, 200 E Livingston St, Monticello, United States

Tickets

USD 89.94

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