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ELECTRIC CARS
Sundays: April 5 - October 25
Saturdays: May 2 - October 24
Also, Memorial Day and Labor Day
Weekdays: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Electric Cars run half-hourly or as required.
STEAM TRAINS
Currently out of service, check www.irm.org for updates.
DIESEL TRAINS
Saturdays and Sundays, May 2 through September 27.
Also, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
The Nebraska Zephyr will operate on the following days:
Sunday, May 24th and Monday, May 25th,
Saturday, July 4th, Sunday, August 2nd,
Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th
Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th
TROLLEY BUSES
Trolley Bus operation is scheduled for the first Saturdays of June, July, September and October.
Free Admission to the museum
grounds on the following days:
Saturdays in April
Monday - Friday, May 1 - May 22
Monday - Friday, September 8 - September 30
Buildings will not be open on these days.
Trains do not operate on these days except by
special charters. Write for charter information.
For further information, telephone 815-923-4000 or 1-800-BIG-RAIL
All schedules subject to change without notice.
May 10 - Sunday - Mother's Day
May 16 - Saturday - Scout Day
May 23, 24 & 25 - Saturday, Sunday & Monday - Memorial Day Weekend
June 13 & 14 - Saturday & Sunday - Railway Post Office (RPO) Weekend
June 20 - Saturday - Chicago Day
June 21 - Sunday - Father's Day
July 4 - Saturday - Independence Day - Trolley Pageant
July 4 & 5 - Saturday & Sunday - Independence Day Celebrations
July 18 & 19 - Saturday & Sunday - Diesel Days
August 2 - Sunday - 19th Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza
September 5, 6 & 7 - Saturday, Sunday & Monday - Labor Day Weekend
September 19 & 20 - Saturday & Sunday - Museum Showcase Weekend (incorporating Members' Weekend)
October 3 & 4 - Saturday & Sunday - Pumkin Days
October 24 and 25 - Saturday & Sunday - Trick or Treat Trolley
May 2 & 3 - Saturday & Sunday - Scrap-A-Train Weekend
No, you won't be dismantling and recycling old railway equipment, you'll be building one! As one of the first 200 paying adults per day, you will have the oppurtunity to make your very own scrapbook page. Just add your own pictures and you have a great memento if your day at the museum.
Celebrate Mother's Day at IRM - all moms admitted free if accompanied by at least one fare-paying individual.
Boy and Girl Scout troops participate in a day-long event; including a flag ceremony, awarding of badges and touring the Museum.
The summer season begins! Diesel and electric trains will be operating. Enjoy the West End Jazz Band on Monday.
Operations and Demonstrations of Railway Post Office railway cars with on-the-fly mail pickups and cancellations by the Union US Postal Service.
Commemorating the last day of streetcar service in Chicago 51 years ago. The past lives on as you ride Chicago streetcars, trolley coaches, "L" trains, and interurban and commuter trains that served Chicago.
Free admission for all dads when accompanied by at least one fare-paying individual.
Celebrate a unique Independence Day by joining us for IRM's annual parade of electrically powered streetcars, "L" cars, interurban equipment, and work cars. Ride the diesel and electric mainline trains as well! Enjoy live music before and after the Trolley Pageant as the West End Jazz Band entertains.
Travel with us into American History. American Presidents will be aboard our very own Presidential Train. A patriotic and educational destination for your July 4th weekend.
Vintage diesels will pass in review at the depot. Take a ride on a coach train pulled by one of these powerful giants. Many great photo opportunities for the diesel fan!
The past comes alive through the display of antique autos, trucks, fire engines, tractors, motorcycles and buses-hundreds of vehicles assemble throughout the Museum campus. Ride the streetcars to the various display areas. Interurbans and diesel coach trains will be running on the mainline! "Music at the Museum"--the West End Jazz Band will entertain. (This event only: Call 815-923-4391 for information about displaying your vintage vehicle.)
Celebrate the end of summer by joining us for three days of fun! Pack a picnic, ride the trains, and enjoy! "Music at the Museum"--the West End Jazz Band will entertain on Monday.
Celebrate the Museum collection and honor the members who make it work! Ride and see some of the less frequently run equipment at IRM. Bring your camera and enjoy the weekend!
It's a great time to experience autumn in the country! Join us at IRM to ride trains and get your free pumkin. (Limit one pumpkin per family.)
Tricks and treats await you at every stop on this spooky and kooky trolley ride. Kids in costume get a free prize.
Join us for a haunted Halloween Train Experience! [visitors must be at least age 13 and in good health!] Special Fare Event. No passes honored on this event.
Embark on a magical train ride through spectacular holiday light displays and visit with Santa Claus and his elves at the Toy Workshop! Children on Santa's "Good" list will recieve a gift. Special Fare Event. No passes honored on these days.
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