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ELECTRIC CARS
Sundays: April 4 - October 31
Saturdays: May 1 - October 30
Also, Memorial Day and Labor Day
Weekdays: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Electric Cars run half-hourly or as required.
STEAM TRAINS
Check back at www.irm.org for updates for the 2010 season.
DIESEL TRAINS
Saturdays and Sundays, May 1 through October 3.
Also, Memorial Day, July 5th, and Labor Day.
The Nebraska Zephyr will operate on the following days:
Sunday, May 30th and Monday, May 31st,
Sunday, July 4th, Saturday, July 17th and Sunday, July 18th,
Sunday, August 1st, Sunday, September 5th and Monday, September 6th
Saturday, September 18th and Sunday, September 19th
TROLLEY BUSES
Trolley Bus operation is not scheduled for 2010.
Free Admission to the museum
grounds on the following days:
Saturdays in April
Monday - Friday, May 3 - May 28
Monday - Friday, September 7 - September 30
Buildings may 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 9 - Sunday - Mother's Day
May 15 - Saturday - Scout Day
May 29, 30 & 31 - Saturday, Sunday & Monday - Memorial Day Weekend/WWII Living History Days
June 12 & 13 - Saturday & Sunday - Railway Post Office (RPO) Weekend
June 19 - Saturday - Chicago Day
June 20 - Sunday - Father's Day
July 4 - Sunday - Independence Day - Trolley Pageant
July 17 & 18 - Saturday & Sunday - Diesel Days
August 1 - Sunday - 20th Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza
September 4, 5 & 6 - Saturday, Sunday & Monday - Labor Day Weekend
September 18 & 19 - Saturday & Sunday - Museum Showcase Weekend
October 23, 24, 30 and 31 - Saturdays & Sundays - Trick or Treat Trolley
May 1 & 2 - 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 100 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 of your day at the museum.
Celebrate Mother's Day at IRM - all moms admitted free when accompanied by at least one fare-paying child or adult.
Boy and Girl Scout troops participate in a day-long event; including a flag ceremony, awarding of badges and touring the Museum.
See realistic WWII environments created by WWII Reenactment groups. Visit the camps, see the vehicles and talk to the soldiers. Ride The Anzio Express, USO Dance Saturday Night. 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. See how railroads played a major role in the handling of the U.S. Mail.
Commemorating the last day of streetcar service in Chicago 52 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 child or adult.
Celebrate a unique Independence Day by joining us for IRM's annual parade of electrically powered streetcars, "L" cars, interurban equipment, and work cars. Great photo oppurtunities. 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.
Vintage diesels will pass in review at the depot. Take a ride on a coach train and a caboose 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!
Treats for Kids in costume.
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 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. Holiday event only, museum grounds and buildings are not open on these days.
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