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Galesburg Railroad Museum, Railway museum in Galesburg, Illinois, US.

The Galesburg Railroad Museum displays a collection of railroad artifacts including a CB&Q 4-6-4 locomotive and a Pullman Meath passenger car.

Established in 1982, this museum preserves the railway heritage of Western Illinois through photographs, documents, and equipment donated by railroad workers.

The museum functions as an educational center where visitors learn about the railroad industry's influence on regional development through authentic exhibits.

Located at 211 South Seminary Street next to Amtrak Depot, the museum operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from noon.

The facility houses a Railway Express RPO Combination Mail & Baggage Car, offering visitors direct access to examine postal railway operations.

Location: Illinois

Accessibility: Ograniczony dostęp dla wózków inwalidzkich

Phone: +13093429400

Website: http://galesburgrailroadmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 40.94490,-90.36370

Latest update: March 10, 2025 19:20

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