2010 Events

There are several annual special activities which are listed below. Activities take place throughout the year at the Monticello Railway Museum. Trains operate weekends and some holidays from May through October - see the schedule for more detailed information. Different fares may apply to special events.

• Throttle Time - Weekends in April and November with dates in-between: Run our train! TBD
• School Days - May 4th and 12th: An opportunity for school children to ride a full-sized diesel powered train.
• Throw Momma on the Train - May 8th & 9th: Make this Mother's Day special -- treat Mom to a relaxing ride with her family on the vintage train.
• Father's Day Weekend - June 19th & 20th: Dads ride FREE when accompanied by their children!
• Fireworks Special - July 3rd
• Railroad Days - September 18th & 19th: Come ride our vintage passenger and freight trains on the former Illinois Central and Illinois Terminal trackage.
• Ghost Train - October 22nd-24th, 29th & 30th: ALL ages can enjoy a train ride through Camp Creek Hollow with a stop at Cemetery Road... but only the BRAVE should check out our Haunted Boxcar!
• The Polar Express™ - November 26th, 27th and December 3rd & 4th: Read along with the story as the train makes its round-trip journey to the North Pole.  
• Lunch with Santa on the Train - December 4th & 5th: This event is hosted by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce.