Step back in time at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union! Ride historic trains, explore giant barns, and experience the ...

Hop aboard the Lincoln Service line for a nostalgic ride through Illinois, where historic Route 66 towns and charming ...

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This Illinois town shaped by railroads and highways features a railroad park, local history museums, antique stores, and an ...

For anyone who is asking the question, “are there any old-fashioned train rides near me in Illinois?” you’re in luck. There are quite a few different ways to experience Illinois from aboard a ...

UNION, Ill. -- The Illinois Railway Museum has long stood in the shadow of big-city museums, the little kid on the block visited mostly by train buffs who know the difference between a Nebraska Zephyr ...

Illinois is home to some of the country’s most fascinating museums — and not all of them fit the traditional mold. Beyond the famous art and science institutions, you’ll find spots dedicated to ...

CARTHAGE, Ill. — Model trains will be available for viewing Sunday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum in Carthage. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. each day at the museum at 306 ...