The museum is open weekends and holidays May through October. You may board the train at the Nelson Crossing depot at the museum or the Wabash Depot in downtown Monticello. Layovers at either depot are encouraged. You can walk through the museum cars and view many pieces of rolling stock at the museum site, as well as visit the gift shop.
Normally our trains are pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives. To find out when our steam locomotive Southern #401 will be pulling the trains, see the steam schedule here.
Regular Weekend Schedule
Schedule may differ for Special EventsMay 5 – October 14, 2012
Departures
| Saturday Departures | |
|---|---|
| Museum Site | Downtown Monticello |
| Nelson Crossing | Wabash Depot |
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 3:30 PM | * 4:00 PM |
| Sunday/Holiday Departures | |
|---|---|
| Museum Site | Downtown Monticello |
| Nelson Crossing | Wabash Depot |
| 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 3:30 PM | * 4:00 PM |
* no return trip to downtown
We follow the Sunday schedule on holidays
(Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day)
Regular Weekend Fares
Fares may differ for Special Events
All fares sold are round trips
| Adults | $9.00 |
| Senior Citizens (62 and older) | $8.00 |
| Children (2 through 12) | $6.00 |
| Children (under 2) | Free (with adult fare) |
Cab Rides
Cab Rides are available on most weekends on a first come, first serve basis for a $20.00 donation over the cost of that day's adult full-cost fare. Cab Rides may not be available on special event weekends.
Normal fares apply unless otherwise specified.
Please note that schedules, fares and equipment are subject to change at the Museum's discretion.