2012 Events
We have several special events planned for 2012 at the Monticello Railway Museum. Trains also operate weekends and some holidays from May through October — see the schedule for details. Different fares may apply to special events.
- Throttle Time - Weekends in April and November with dates in between: Run our train!
- 401 in Steam - Weekends from April through October: Ride behind our 1907 steam locomotive!
- School Days - May 1st and 9th: An opportunity for school children to ride a full-sized diesel-powered train.
- Throw Momma on the Train - May 12th & 13th: Make this Mother's Day special — treat Mom to a relaxing ride with her family on our vintage train.
- Father's Day Weekend - June 16th & 17th: Dads ride FREE when accompanied by their children!
- Fireworks Special - July 3rd: See the Monticello fireworks without worrying about traffic.
- Railroad Days - September 22th & 23rd: Come ride our vintage passenger and freight trains on the former Illinois Central and Illinois Terminal trackage.
- Ghost Train - October 20th-21st, 26th-28th: ALL ages can enjoy a train ride through Camp Creek Hollow with a stop at Cemetery Road... but only the BRAVE should check out our Haunted Boxcar!
- The Polar Express™ - November 23rd - 25th & 30th and December 1st: Read along with the story as the train makes its round-trip journey to the North Pole. Tickets go on sale June 1, 2012.
- Lunch with Santa on the Train - December 1st & 2nd: Enjoy a train ride, individual visit with Santa, and kid-friendly sack lunch. This event is hosted by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce.