Monticello Railway Museum

Upcoming Events

Touch a Truck, Ride a Train 2025

12 七月 @ Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing

The Donut Train 2025

26 七月 @ Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing

The Donut Train Private Car 2025

26 七月 @ Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing

Tractors and Trains 2025

9 八月 @ Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing

Railroad Days 2025

20 九月 @ Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing

About

The Monticello Railway Museum is an all-volunteer organization in central Illinois with a 7½ mile long operating railroad line, and a railroad yard open to the public.We offer train rides on weekends from May through October (rain or shine), and we offer a number of special events throughout the year.We also collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit materials and artifacts from throughout the fascinating history of trains and railroading. Come explore our many rail cars and other equipment, and view our museum displays.