IRM is the largest railway museum in the United States. Located northwest of Chicago, we offer rides on steam, diesel, and electric trains. Tickets Donate Membership

The Illinois Railway Museum has the largest collection of historic railway equipment in America. When you plan your visit, plan on spending the day. From horse-drawn streetcars to million-pound steam locomotives, from sleek streamliners to workaday boxcars, there's a LOT to see!

Open dates, hours and admission info for the Illinois Railway Museum, open April through October, featuring numerous special events.

The Illinois Railway Museum has four permanent webcams overlooking train operations, a webcam overlooking our CTC display board which shows the position of trains on our demonstration railroad, a seasonal webcam aboard the Happy Holiday Railway train, and our newest live streaming webcam overlooking the majority of the property from the parking ...

The Illinois Railway Museum has the largest collection of historic railway equipment in North America with over 500 pieces.

Calendar of public events, open days, and hours at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, McHenry County, IL

Apr 8, 2018 · The official website of the Illinois Railway Museum, America's Largest Railway Museum. Your guide to the current operating schedules and fares, directions to the museum, and a complete roster of equipment. And much more info on …

Learn about all of the exhibits you can see at the museum, from interactive displays to historic railway equipment.

Find driving directions and public transportation information for the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, McHenry County, Illinois.

The Illinois Railway Museum was founded in 1953 by ten men who each contributed $100 to purchase Indiana Railroad 65, an interurban car that had just been retired and was in imminent danger of being scrapped. The museum’s origins, however, actually go back further.