Illinois Railway Museum, Railway museum in Union, Illinois, United States
The Illinois Railway Museum spans over 100 acres and contains more than 500 pieces of railroad equipment, including locomotives, passenger cars, and streetcars.
Founded in 1953 as the Illinois Electric Railway Museum with the purchase of an Indiana Railroad interurban car, the institution relocated to Union in 1964.
The museum maintains an extensive collection of American rail transportation history through preserved steam engines, diesel locomotives, electric cars, and passenger equipment.
Visitors can experience train rides from April through October, with steam locomotives operating during summer months and electric trains running throughout the season.
The facility acquired a 130-foot turntable from Union Pacific's Denver complex in 2016, supporting future roundhouse development and locomotive storage capabilities.
Location: Coral Township
Inception: 1953
Elevation above the sea: 266 m
Address: 7000 Olson Road, Union, Illinois, 60180 60180
Opening Hours: January - March off; Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:30-17:00
Website: https://irm.org
GPS coordinates: 42.22778,-88.52859
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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