Ever wanted to operate a diesel locomotive? Our Throttle Time program lets you try your hand at being a locomotive engineer using a vintage diesel locomotive.

For this hour long session, the Throttle Time participant will first spend 15 minutes observing and learning how to operate one of the Museum's diesel locomotives. The Throttle Time participant will then spend 45 minutes at the throttle of the locomotive on the Museum's main line, under the supervision of a Museum engineer. 

The locomotive used for the sessions will be Chicago and Illinois Midland RS-1325 #31, built in 1960. The museum acquired this engine in 2020 and proceeds from this event will go towards painted the engine back into its original color scheme.