Illinois Railway Museum

Rail museum · Coral

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9 Best Train Museums to Visit in the U.S.

"Located just off Interstate 90 about 45 minutes west of O'Hare, this self-proclaimed largest railway museum in the country offers the chance to ride behind a steam locomotive, interurban cars, or the original Nebraska Zephyr; depending on the day, I would plan for one of those special rides. The collection spans steam, electric, and diesel locomotives as well as streetcars and interurbans, with highlights like the Electroliner, a Union Pacific turbine locomotive, and an operating Shay steam locomotive." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-train-museums-to-visit-in-the-us-11796294

7000 Olson Rd, Union, IL 60180 Get directions

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