Loved it! Should have come here sooner. Riding on the vintage train was a blast. Admission was reasonably priced. There is concessions on the premises which were also reasonably priced. The line to get in did take a while...probably a half hour.
This place is so fascinating! I love history, and this place is perfect for that. Also, my four year old son and 2 year old daughter love trains. This is of course due to television shows; Thomas the Train and Chuggington. They loved riding the trains here! Also, would point out things like, "That's a steam engine!" They had such a fun time! Also, it's great here because there is a lot of walking around which keeps you active; yet enjoying the sites.
This place is great for kids who love trains. We were last here for their annual Day of Thomas event, which is really incredible. But, even without that, there are tons of fun train-related activities for young kids. It's a bit of a hike from Chicago, but it's an easy drive and definitely worth it.
Thomas and Friends day is great! The staff, which I believe are all volunteers, were extremely friendly and helpful. Get there early because it gets busy in a hurry. Lots of fun activities for a variety of ages. We took a 2.5 year old and a 1 year old and they loved it! We packed a picnic but there are refreshments and a diner and prices were very affordable for a family. Train rides are about 20 minutes. We purchased Percy and Thomas. One train ride is probably sufficient as they are nearly identical rides/experience.
Very large collection of railroad and streetcar equipment, signs and artifacts. Many working vehicles, miles of track in service. Two entire train stations on premises. Fun and educational, but a lot of walking to see it all. Moving trains, trolley cars, and buses mean small children must be closely supervised. See website for events, open hours, admission fees. Closed in winter.
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