Unique Experiences
Illinois Railway Museum-One Day Family Pass
- Item Number
- 275
- Estimated Value
- 50 USD
- Sold
- 30 USD to mrasinariu
- Number of Bids
- 4 - Bid History
Item Description
One Day Family Pass to the Illinois Railway Museum;
The Illinois Railway Museum, as you see it today, is the result of decades of effort by a dynamic group of dedicated volunteers. All of the buildings, track, locomotives and cars were assembled here at Union on what was once farmland. Our main line trackage was laid on the vacant right-of-way of the Elgin & Belvidere Electric railway. Why would rational adults freely contribute so much of their time and treasure to creating this repository of railroad history?
To answer this question, we must remember that at one time in our nation's past the railroad industry was the largest private employer. With so many families supported by one enterprise, the widespread interest in that industry is understandable....manifesting itself in special interest groups devoted to various activities such as taking railroad pictures or publishing books on railroads, building railroad models or just "riding the rails," The Illinois Railway Museum is probably the ultimate railroad historian special interest group. Originally formed to preserve one important piece of rolling stock, it has evolved into an educational and historic preservation organization recreating possibly the largest operating demonstration railroad showcase on the North American continent.
We welcome all to our Museum and encourage you to join in our education, restoration and preservation efforts. Only one prerequisite is recommended, a sincere interest in some aspect of railroading.
One Day Family Pass to the Illinois Railway Museum;
Item Special Note
Good April - October, 2015. Each pass is good for a family consisting of a father and/or mother and their children less than 18 years of age and covers the entry fee and unlimited rides on equipment operating that day.
Passes will not be honored at our Day Out With Thomas event or any other event where a special ticket is required to ride the train (such as Terror on the Railroad and Happy Holiday Railway).
Item needs to picked up at Jones Colleg Prep (700 South Street, Chicago, IL 60605) on May 14, 2015, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm or a $15 fee will be added for shipping.
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