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Stores and Events
Berwyn's
Toy Trains and Models, Inc.
Large train display that kids can operate with a touch of a button! 7025
Ogden Ave., Berwyn IL, 60402 708.484.4384 www.berwynstoytrains.com
DuPage
County Illinois Historical Museum's lower level is a train
lover's dream. A complete miniature railroad resembling various
landmarks in DuPage County. Check the website to see when they are
running. 102 E. Wesley Street - Wheaton, Illinois 60187,
630.682.7343 www.co.dupage.il.us/museum/
Great
Midwest Train Show
Shows held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Upcoming Shows June 1,
August 10, September 14 www.greatmidwesttrainshow.com
HobbyTown USA
Has a Thomas the Train table
ready and waiting for kids to discover.
Lake Street, Oak Park, 708.445.8056
Thomas
the Train on-line catalog
My grandson and I spend hours playing with his train set...every once in
awhile we'll buy a new piece to begin the fun all over again.
www.rrgifts.com
Train Museums
Danville
Junction Chapter. NRHS in Rossville --- This museum includes an HO
Railroad layout.
Fox River Trolley
Museum in South Elgin --- Standard gauge Chicago area Interurban and
"EL" equipment, museum and a train ride.
Galesburg Railroads in Galesburg
Illinois Railway Museum
in Union -- America's largest Railroad museum, standard gauge. Including
over 25 steam locomotives and more than 300 pieces of rail equipment.
800.BIG.RAIL www.irm.org
Monticello
Railway Museum in Monticello --- Museum and 50 minute round trip on
standard gauge track.
Museum of Science
and Industry in Chicago -- Display includes a 3,000 square foot O
gauge Model Railroad.
Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad in Freeport -- Stephenson County
Antique Engine Club Society for the Preservation of Carter R
Wheels O'
Time Museum in Peoria-- (Dunlap) This museum has standard gauge
railroad equipment, antique automobiles, fire trucks and more.
Source :
www.caboosehobbies.com/unique/histmuse.htm
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