📜 Not-for-profit educational organization preserving America's historical railroad heritage. 🔍 Operates antique locomotives, offering steam train rides, a museum, and special events in Freeport, Illinois.
🚂 Ride a 1912 Heisler steam locomotive on a 1.72-mile stretch of rail. ⛏️ Shovel coal with the engineer for an extra fee – the only place in America where anyone who wants can do so. 🏛️ Explore the Silver Creek Museum, home to a 130-ton stationary steam engine. 👻 Enjoy seasonal events like the 'Train of Terror' in October. 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly experience. 👨✈️ Look for "Take the Throttle" days to run a train.
⚙️ Antique equipment may require substitutions (e.g., diesel for steam).
📅 Operates May through October on selected holidays and weekends. ⏰ Trains depart hourly between 1 PM and 4 PM. 📞 Call ahead for current schedule and operating days.
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