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For Fourth of July Weekend 2024, join IRM for an expanded schedule featuring extra steam, diesel and electric trains as well as rarely seen operations. Expanded train operations will be held Thursday through Sunday.
Hours / Admission / Operating Schedule Information:
Electric trains and Diesel or Steam trains will be operating. Trolley buses will operate on Saturday and Sunday, July 6th and 7th only.
Equipment Scheduled to Operate on Thursday, July 4th:
- Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train ♿
- Chicago Rapid Transit 1268 and 1797 ♿
- Chicago Aurora & Elgin 309 and 319
- Illinois Terminal 101
- Chicago Surface Lines 144
Equipment Scheduled to Operate on Friday, July 5th:
- Chicago Rock Island & Pacific 4506 and Diesel Coach Train ♿
- Shay 5 and Steam Mixed Train ♿
- Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee 714 and 749
- Chicago Transit Authority 3142
Equipment Scheduled to Operate on Saturday, July 6th:
- Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train ♿
- Shay 5 and Steam Mixed Train ♿
- Chicago & North Western 411 and Bi-Level Train
- Chicago Transit Authority 4290 and 4412 ♿
- Veracruz 19
- Chicago Transit Authority 4391
Equipment Scheduled to Operate on Sunday, July 7th:
- Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train ♿
- Shay 5 and Steam Mixed Train ♿
- Chicago Aurora & Elgin 431 and 460
- Chicago Rapid Transit 1268 and 1797 ♿
- Chicago Transit Authority 3142
Weekend Rates and Hours Apply All Four Days of This Event.
Daily Admission Rates:
Adults $20.00, Children $16.00, Seniors and Youth $18.00
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.
All equipment, schedules and prices subject to change without notice.
♿ = this train is wheelchair-accessible