We are excited to announce that the Nebraska Zephyr will be operating dinner trips on Memorial Day Weekend!

The menu will begin with bruschetta, followed by a green Italian salad. The evening's main entree will be chicken parmesan on spaghetti with Italian green beans. A choice of Italian deserts will be offered. Your ticket includes access to the museum on the day of the event and a choice of nonalcoholic beverages. The museum will allow passengers to bring one bottle of wine per couple, and our crew will be happy to serve it to you.

Pricing is set at $129 per person, or $649 for a party up to 4, seated exclusively in the parlor car Juno, famously featured in A League of Their Own.

The dinner train will board at the East Union Depot. Please arrive at the museum no later than 4:30 PM the day of your trip. Find information on visiting IRM, and a map of the grounds, here.

The Zephyr dining car crew looks forward to serving you.

Schedule of Events

May 25, 2024

Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train
Shay 5 and Steam Mixed Train
Chicago Rapid Transit 1268 and 1797
Chicago Transit Authority 4290 and 4412
Northwestern Elevated Railroad 24
Chicago Surface Lines 144
Chicago Transit Authority 4391

May 26, 2024

Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train
Shay 5 and Steam Mixed Train
Chicago Burlington & Quincy 9911A and the Nebraska Zephyr
Chicago Aurora & Elgin 309 and 319
Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee 714 and 749
Chicago Surface Lines 1374
Chicago Transit Authority 4391

May 27, 2024 Memorial Day

Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train
Locomotive TBA and Diesel Caboose Train
Illinois Terminal 277, 518, and 234
Chicago Rapid Transit 1268 and 1797
Indiana Railroad 65
Veracruz 19
Chicago Surface Lines 1374
Chicago Transit Authority 4391

Date:

May 25-27, 2024

Museum Hours:
Trains operate hourly 11:00am to 4:00pm or more often as needed.
The Museum grounds open at 10:00am and close at 6:00pm.
The parking lot opens at 9:30am and closes at 6:30pm.

Location:
Illinois Railway Museum   
7000 Olson Road
Union, IL 60180

Daily Admission Rates:
Adults $20.00, Seniors and Youths $18.00, Children $16.00

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