ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM

UNION, IL

The Illinois Railway Museum, located in Union, Illinois, is the largest railroad museum in the United States and one of the largest railway museums in the world. Founded in 1953, the museum is home to over 450 pieces of rolling stock, including steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses, and trolleys, from more than 25 different railroads. The museum offers a unique opportunity to experience the history and evolution of railroading in the United States.

The museum grounds include several miles of track, as well as a roundhouse, turntable, and many other buildings and structures. Visitors can explore railway artifacts and equipment from the 1800s to the present day, including locomotives, cars, and cabooses. In addition, there are several interactive exhibits, including a hands-on model train layout and a simulated train operating system. The museum also offers special events like train rides, model train shows, and other educational programs throughout the year.

The Illinois Railway Museum is a nonprofit organization supported through membership fees, donations, and volunteer efforts. The museum is open to the public year-round and is a great destination for those interested in learning more about the history of railroading in America.

ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in UNION IL. US MID #8401700945

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 2,291,927 from tax period 201209 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 8159234391

ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM
PO BOX 427
UNION
IL
60180-0427

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