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The Anzio Express, a WWII Reenactment Day

The Anzio Express

Now boarding for a ride through history.

A WWII Reenactment Day -- October 3, 2009

It is near the end of WWII, and the Allies have captured Rome. Mussolini has disappeared and may be traveling by train. The Allies are chasing him. German and Italian troops are everywhere. You are on the train! Are your papers in order?

Join us at the Illinois Railway Museum on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 for our 1st WWII Living History Reenactment. A Civilian and Resistance centered Event with a great mix of small skirmishes and actions culminating with an Italian rail yard battle and a re-creation of the North Platte Canteen. All scenarios will utilize working trains, trolleys, and streetcars.

See realistic WWII environments created by established WWII Reenactment groups.

Visit American, British, German & Italian camps; see the vehicles & talk to the soldiers and civilians.

Ride along with soldiers, civilians, & partisans and experience the past up close and personal.

Hosted by 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (TSG)

PLANNED SCENARIOS AND BATTLES:

Afternoon Battle in an Italian Rail Yard.
2 to 3 Smaller Skirmishes along the Main Rail Line.
Recreation of the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska.
Several Small Unit battle actions in the MTO reenacted along the Museums secondary Trolley line.
Downed Airman Picked up by German Troop Train.
Resistance Sabotage of Train Tracks and Bridges.
Germans Capture of Resistance Fighters and related skirmishes.
Allied Troops encounter German Patrol.
German Troop Train and Patrol of Passengers.

Additional information can be viewed at the following external website: http://www.anzioexpress.org/

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was lucky enough to be visiting today. didn't even know about the ww2 re-enactment, what a plus. my whole family really enjoyed it. we hope this is something that will become a yearly event. we'll definitely be looking for it next year. great job everybody (period dressed women and men alike,oh ya, and the pilot that kept flying overhead... nice touch)!

#1 nick moore on 2009-10-03 15:35 (Reply)

Just wanted to let you know what a surprise and delight he Anzio Express was on Saturday! THe WWII reenactors were so professional and in; made you feel like you were right there. Let us know whe they will be there again and I will make sure to ocme with oyt school age children who view history as someting boring to do during Third Period. Your enactors and trains really brought history to life!! Thanks!

#2 Vicki Braund on 2009-10-04 20:44 (Reply)

The Anzio Express was excellent. The reenctors were very knowledgeable and added to the enjoyment of the trains. The outfits worn by soldiers, WACS, and women and the cars and trucks added to the enjoyment. Please bring them back and consider other theme events such as Civil War and steam engines, WWI etc. This was a great learning experience fo adults and children! Thank you for a great idea and having a great museum.

#3 Michael Mercury on 2009-10-04 22:02 (Reply)

Thank you all for your comments. As a co-event coordinator, we are happy to say that the event will be back over the Memorial Day Weekend for two days in 2010! It should be bigger and better! All the re-enactors are volunteers who give their time and expertise many times a year to help re-educate the public on what the war really was. We hope you liked it and will return for more next year. Thanks to the Museum Board for supporting us in the trial run.... Phil

#4 Phil Lauricella on 2009-10-11 19:16 (Reply)

Good day Phil, I'm Doug and I took many photos during the Anzio Reenactment. The day was great, everyone did a wonderful job. If the IL Railroad Museum would like to put some of them on their website I would be happy to copies. Also, I would like to contact the reenactors and offer the same to them. do you have an email address for me? You can view my shots at Nature's Light Photography: www.NLPhoto.Zenfolio.com Best regards, Doug

#5 Douglas on 2009-10-28 14:51 (Reply)

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