Railroad Days

September 18-19, 2010

Come ride our vintage passenger and freight trains on the former Illinois Central and Illinois Terminal trackage.

• One of the trains will feature steam locomotive #401, the restoration being completed just weeks before the event.
• Ride freight and passenger trains 10:00AM to 5:00PM each day.
• Use the Caboose Hop between the Nelson's Crossing depot and the yard to visit the shops and view additional exhibits.
• Motorcar rides; experience the rails just like maintenance workers of the past.

New for this year's event:

• Steam locomotive #401 return to service dedication
• Norfolk Southern 'Southern' locomotive 4610
• Wabash Railroad office car #6 tours
• Illinois Central #6071, the 'prototype' SD40 locomotive exhibit
• Republic Steel 0-6-0, #191, large yard switching steam locomotive exhibit
• Kiddie Powered pedal trains
• Andy Fletcher Custom trains

Returning activities and exhibits:

• Norfolk Southern executive locomotives
• Operation Lifesaver
• G scale live steam exhibit
• The Depot Inn, La Plata, MO, display
• Locomotive horn exhibit, "experience the sounds"

Also enjoy:

• The museum's gift shop will be open for all your souvenir needs.
• Concessions - including hot dogs, hamburgers, polish sausage, cold drinks and more.

Gates open at 9:00AM each day.

This event happens rain or shine.
ALL-DAY TICKETS - As many rides as you want!
You must have a ticket to access the grounds.
All ticket sales final.

$15 for adults $15
$10 for children ages 2-12
Children under 2 are FREE

All abovementioned equipment and activities are subject to availability and are subject to change without notice.