The Monticello Railway Museum is home to over 70 historic trains, including steam and diesel locomotives and several different types of rolling stock. Our collection includes pieces from all across the United States, some of which are over 100 years old.

We will be giving train rides on Saturdays and Sundays from May 3 through October 5, 2025. Passengers may board the train at the Nelson Crossing Depot (the main museum site) or at the Wabash Depot in downtown Monticello.

There are several special events scheduled throughout the year at the Monticello Railway Museum. To see what is happening on a given weekend or to purchase tickets online, view the calendar. Rides are offered on our diesel-hauled trains on most weekends and on our steam-hauled trains on select weekends May through October.

Monticello Railway Museum. 992 Iron Horse Place Monticello, IL 61856. General Information: info@mrym.org Ticket Information: ...

The Polar Express™ at the Monticello Railway Museum is an overwhelmingly popular event. Though each season's trains offer thousands of seats, many would-be customers may be vying for each seat.

2021年5月6日 · Monticello Railway Museum and Monticello Area Chamber want to invite you to hop on the train March 29th or 30th for The Bunny Eggspress at the Wabash Depot in Monticello, Illinois, an event for kids of all ages.

Acquired by the museum in 1967, Southern No. 401 is one of just a handful of operating steam locomotives in America.

The origins of the Monticello Railway Museum can be traced back to 1966, when the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) Railroad announced that they would be cancelling their popular steam train excursion program.

Take a step back in time on our relaxing and scenic historic train rides to Monticello on board vintage rail cars. See our calendar and get the details on our schedules and fares.

Please note that schedules, fares and equipment are subject to change at the museum's discretion. Because of a larger crew needed to run steam trains and limited space in the cab, we do not offer cab rides on No. 401.