Upcoming events
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at the Nelson Crossing Depot.
The locomotive in use varies by month
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at the Nelson Crossing Depot.
The locomotive in use varies by month
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
All aboard the Monticello Railway Museum’s Murder Mystery Dinner Train for a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience! Join us for an exciting evening of mystery and mayhem presented by Urbana Champaign Theatre Company’s Seven Corpse Dinner Murder Mysteries. Passengers on board will be treated to this delicious four course meal prepared by Michael’s Catering of Champaign.
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at our Nelson Crossing Depot.
The locomotive in use varies by month
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at the entrance.
The diesel in use varies by month
Pizza on the Rails
Join us for an exciting family friendly event, Pizza on the Rails on board one of our historic open window passenger cars. Each passenger will enjoy their own personal pizza from Domino’s as well as drinks and dessert!
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at the entrance.
The diesel in use varies by month
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at the Nelson Crossing Depot.
The locomotive in use varies by month
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at our Nelson Crossing Depot.
The locomotive in use varies by month
Tractors and Trains
Purchase tickets online or at our Nelson Crossing Depot.
The locomotive in use varies by month
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at the entrance.
The diesel in use varies by month
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at the entrance.
The diesel in use varies by month
The Donut Train
Join us at the Monticello Railway Museum for a fun breakfast and train ride experience on board one of our Illinois Central dining cars with Industrial Donut of Savoy, IL. We offer two departure times of 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM from our Nelson Crossing depot.
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at the Nelson Crossing Depot.
The locomotive in use varies by month
Touch A Truck, Ride A Train
Purchase tickets online or at our Nelson Crossing Depot.
The locomotive in use varies by month
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at our Nelson Crossing Depot.
The locomotive in use varies by month
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at the entrance.
The diesel in use varies by month
Roaring Twenties Dinner Train in Steam
Join us for a “Roaring 20’s” themed dinner on board our train pulled by our historic steam engine and take a step back in time as favorites from the early 1900’s are served. Passengers on board this themed event will be treated to a three-course meal prepared by Holly’s County Kitchen while they ride in style on of our historic dining cars!
For more information visit the Roaring Twenties Dinner Train event page.
Roaring Twenties Dinner Train in Steam
Join us for a “Roaring 20’s” themed dinner on board our train pulled by our historic steam engine and take a step back in time as favorites from the early 1900’s are served. Passengers on board this themed event will be treated to a three-course meal prepared by Holly’s County Kitchen while they ride in style on of our historic dining cars!
For more information visit the Roaring Twenties Dinner Train event page.
Pizza on the Rails
Join us for an exciting family friendly event, Pizza on the Rails on board one of our historic open window passenger cars. Each passenger will enjoy their own personal pizza from Domino’s as well as drinks and dessert!
Father’s Day Train
Dads ride our weekend train FREE when accompanied by their children!
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
All aboard the Monticello Railway Museum’s Murder Mystery Dinner Train for a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience! Join us for an exciting evening of mystery and mayhem presented by Urbana Champaign Theatre Company’s Seven Corpse Dinner Murder Mysteries. Passengers on board will be treated to this delicious four course meal prepared by Holly's Country Kitchen of Monticello.
Weekend Train
Purchase tickets online or at the entrance.
The diesel in use varies by month