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Located at Union, Illinois in McHenry County

FROM Take the Illinois Northwest Tollway (Interstate 90) to U.S. Rte. 20 Marengo exit. Drive Northwesterly on 20, about 4'12 miles, to Union Road. Take Union Road north and east 1mile through town (on Jefferson St.) to Olson Road (end of Jefferson Street). Turn south to the Museum. FROM AND EASTERN WISCONSIN Take any road to Illinois Route 176. Follow west, 5'12 miles west of Illinois Route 47 to Union Road. Turn south to Jefferson Street, Union (first street south of the railroad). Take Jefferson Street east to Olson Road (end of Jefferson Street). Turn south to the museum. FROM ROCKFORD AND WESTERN WISCONSIN Take U.S. Route 20 (or Interstate 90 and exit at Route 20 at Cherry Valley-Belvidere) through Marengo. About 1 mile east of Marengo, turn left on Union Road. Take Union Road about 2'/, miles east through Union to Olson Road (end of Union Road-Jefferson Street). Turn south to the Museum. MUSEUM LocatedIat UniIon,lIlinois 60180, in McHenry County Business Phone: 815 1923-4391 4181 100M \ .... Schedule &c:rimetable

STEAM TRAINS

ELECTRIC CARS

VISIT OUR BOOK SHOP RELIVING THE PAST AT UNION AND REFRESHMENT STAND Remember the mighty sound of the steam lo- . :: The Museum displays and Book Shop are located comotive, the "Clang, Clang," of the streetcar, the in our ancient" 1851 railroad depot. Here you may quiet, breezy ride through the countryside in an acquire postcards, books and a variety of other electric car? All schedules subject to change without notice. railroadiana, or simply browse to your heart's content. These sights and sounds have almost complete- SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 1981 Light snacks and beverages are available at our ly disappeared from the American scene. Yet, at MAY 31 Camera Day-Photo Contest. refreshment stand. the Illinois Railway Museum, you can still ride into yesteryear behind a real , JUNE 21 FATHERS' DAY-Dad gets in go for a streetcar ride or sit back and enjoy the FREE with family. Bring Dad for a fun day. MEMBERSHIP comfort and quiet speed of a heavy electric inter- JULY 12 Photo Contest judging. urban car. JULY 19 RAILROAD DAY-IRM'S 15th New members are always welcome and there is OPERATING ANNIVERSARY-Handcar plenty of activity to engage the interests and skills The Museum's historic collection of railroad rides, railroad songs, stove of anyone interested in our museum. Annual dues equipment is comprised of over 140 cars and loco- cooking, several steam engines running, are $8.00 for an Associate Member--$18.00 for a motives. This comprehensive array of equipment Gandy dancers demonstration. family. Members are entitled to a pass on the railroad, the museum newsletter "Rail and Wire" includes steam locomotives, qas-electr!c cars, JULY 26 UNION SCHWABENFEST steam road cars, a complete silver Zephyr stream- and discounts on certain educational materials. liner, interurban cars, elevated cars and street- AUGUST 2 TROLLEY PAGEANT-Many Associate members are not required to contribute cars. The Museum has an extensive collection of electric powered cars run today. time to' the museum, but may do so if desired. Chicago streetcars. There 'are even examples of Information and applications may be obtained AUGUST 9-15 A full week of steam from the ticket agent or in the Book Shop. operating electric trolley coaches, the kind typical powered trains. of those that replaced the streetcars in many American cities. Much of this equipment has been AUGUST 22 & 23 TRANSIT WEEKEND completely or partially restored and is operated SEPTEMBER 19 & 20 MEMBERS A NOT·FOR·PROFIT ORGANIZATION over the Museum's 1V2 miIe long demonstration WEEKEND railroad for your fun and enjoyment. The Illinois Railway Museum is a not-for-profit, NOTICE: The illinois Railway Museum reserves the right to substitute equipment for that advertised, or to cancel any or educational corporation which was organized in all operations or trains at its discretion. The Museum is not a 1953. The Museum is supported primarily by Visitors may view equipment on display; how- common carrier, its rail operations are lor demonstration contributions and by revenues derived from the ever, due to safety requirements, we do not allow purposes only, and the Museum reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person or persons for any reason. The visiting public. Volunteers serving without pay do individuals to climb on cars and engines. Most of Museum is not responsible for accidents. most of the work. All contributions to the museum our cars are not open for interior inspection with are tax deductible. the exception of those in operation.