Railroad Days 2025

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing | Monticello

Monticello Railway Museum
Publisher/HostMonticello Railway Museum
Railroad Days 2025
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Come ride our vintage passenger and freight trains, explore exhibits, and enjoy activities and other fun for the whole family!
About this Event

Come ride our vintage passenger and freight trains on the former Illinois Central and Illinois Terminal trackage.

  • Ride freight and passenger trains from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. One of the trains will feature the Museum's restored steam locomotive 401.
  • Use the Caboose Hop between the Nelson Crossing depot and the yard to visit the shops and view additional exhibits.
  • Expanded children's area, including Hodge Pedal Car rides.
  • The Museum's gift shop is open throughout the event for all your souvenir needs. A concession area with multiple food trucks will also be open.

Gates open at 9 a.m. each day. Trains run continuously from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last train departures are around 4 p.m. each day.

ALL-DAY TICKETS – Ride as many times as you want! Children under 2 ride FREE with paying adult or senior.

You must have a ticket to access the grounds. This event takes place rain or shine. All ticket sales are final.

Online ticket sales end 2 hours before event. After that time, tickets can be purchased at the gate.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing, 992 Iron Horse Pl, Monticello, United States

Tickets

USD 22.53 to USD 38.09

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