monticello railway museum

monticello railway museum印象

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  JoeD644

  This is a great trip for the family. The depot museum in downtown is open on weekends and consists of an historical museum displaying train signals. communication devices. old photos and a myriad of train memorabilia. Take a train ride to the historical museum in the outskirts of town and walk among the old passenger, Pullmans, mail cars, that are displayed, don't forget to visit the gift shop. You can board the train at either end of the route.

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  midwestduoenisla

  The museum is small but has knowledgeable staff. Take the ride on a vintage train.

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  MPSteitzer

  I will first state that my view of this museum might be influenced by the fact that I was given a birthday gift that allowed me to drive a diesel engine for 45 minutes, which was great fun! This museum is small on the scale of most RR museums that I have visited, but the quality is excellent. The individual exhibits and display trains are very detailed and interesting, and actually let you walk through the train cars, which doesn't always happen at bigger museums... The selection of engines and cars are more than representative for a train museum, and the volunteers that work at the museum are very polite and informative. Well worth a stop with or with out kids if you are in the area.

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  ChristaT793

  The train ride is fun for everyone. My son loved it. We rode to the depot then played at the nearby playground before catching the next train back.

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  nells3636

  Interactive museum. lots of railway things to explore (hands on!) We had a family reunion here a few years ago, and people are still talking about how much fun they had. The restaurant has a very good salad bar and lots of variety on the menu.

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  saboinv

  Some family friends took my three sons and I on a day trip to the train. We rode the loop and enjoyed visiting with the courteous and knowledgeable employees. I would highly recommend this to anyone in the area as a fun and exciting way to spend an afternoon.

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  froggy042

  It would have been better had the train just took off and traveled a few miles without stopping. The train kept going backwards and forwards. Overall the kids loved it. The kids and us adults enjoyed the museum that was inside the railcars.

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  ann251

  This railroad station and trains are a step back in time. We always enjoy riding the train. Each year they have a haunted ghost train and Santa Claus train in December. It's always a fun time and a great tool to teach children of the railroad history.

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  JohntheFoneMan

  They have a short (5-mile) train ride. I found it fascinating how they have both a section of original Illinois Central RR branch line and a piece of the once great interurban empire that was the Illinois Terminal. Lots to see and enjoy. Happy volunteers. I'll be back.

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  CandiSpfld

  Lots of fun! Kids loved riding the train. All the staff was excellent and very nice!