America’s Largest Train Museum Is Right Here In Illinois And You’ll Want To Visit
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published April 28, 2017
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
One of America’s biggest attractions is right here in Illinois, and it provides exuberant fun for the whole family. Take a trip back in time to when energy-powered transportation was still in its infancy, and learn how people got around before you were born.
Whether you ride the train daily or have never been on one before, this museum will have something special for you. Keep scrolling to see why locals love this attraction.
Nothing compares to the experience you'll have at the Illinois Railway Museum.
Different types of events take place throughout the year that feature more than just trains. Electric cars, busses, and other modes of antique transportation can sometimes be viewed as well.
