Illinois Railway Museum Independence Day Weekend 2026

Independence Day Weekend at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Illinois was held on 2026-July-3-5. July 3: 00:04 J. Neils Lumber Company Shay 5 with coach train 01:27 Chicago Aurora & Elgin train departs 02:06 Chicago & Northwestern rescue train arrives at Johnson 02:26 Amtrak F40PHR 231 prepares for debut 02:51 Views along the line July 4: 03:50 Amtrak F40PHR 231 heading for service 04:01 Amtrak F40PHR 231 on coach train July 5: 04:42 View crossing Olson Road on "El" train 04:53 J. Neils Lumber Company Shay 5 with caboose train around Union 07:03 Meet between Metra F7A #308 on coach train and the caboose train 11:15 CTA 4412 meets the caboose train 11:36 UP local LGB51 passes the caboose train