Illinois Central Railroad Depot
Listed in Historical landmark, Railroad Depot
Central Ave, Ullin, IL 62992, Ullin, Illinois 62992
The Illinois Central Railroad Depot in Ullin is a reminder of the railroad network that connected small southern Illinois towns to larger markets and communities. For travelers interested in transportation history, this depot helps tell the story of how railroads transformed rural life and regional travel.
Louisville & Nashville RR Depot
Listed in Historical landmark, Railroad Depot
Park Dr, Mascoutah, IL 62258, Mascoutah, Illinois 62258
The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Depot in Mascoutah preserves the memory of a rail line that helped connect communities across Illinois and beyond. Depots like this were once gateways for passengers, freight, soldiers, mail, and the daily movement of small-town life.
Monticello Railway Museum Wabash Depot
Listed in Rail museum, Railroad Depot
200 E Livingston St, Monticello, IL 61856, Monticello, Illinois 61856
Monticello Railway Museum Wabash Depot, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization in central Illinois with an operational railroad and yard open to the public. Offering train rides on Saturdays and Sundays from May 2 through October 4, as well as a number of special events throughout the year. The Museum exhibits and grounds are open from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM when the weekend trains are running
Mound City IC Depot
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Historical landmark, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Railroad Depot, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
306 Central St, Mound City, Illinois 62963
The Mound City IC Depot preserves an important piece of railroad history in southern Illinois. The depot helps tell the story of how rail transportation connected communities and supported growth throughout the region.
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
602 N 3rd St., Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train combines fine dining with a journey through the rolling countryside of Kentucky. The experience offers travelers a unique blend of history, hospitality, and scenic rail travel.
Old Train Depot
Listed in Railroad Depot, Tourist attraction
111 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, Carbondale, Illinois 62901
The Old Train Depot in Carbondale is a reminder of the city's long connection to rail travel and regional growth. For visitors exploring southern Illinois, it helps explain how Carbondale became an important transportation and community hub.
Rossville Depot & Model Railroad Museum
Listed in Rail museum, Railroad Depot
210 Benton St, Rossville, IL 60963, Rossville, Illinois 60963
The depot, built by the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad in 1903, has been restored to the 1950's era of that former road. The building sits adjacent to the Chicago-Nashville mainline of CSX Transportation, formerly known as the Seaboard System and earlier the Lousville and Nashville Railroad. The depot has been leased from these lines since 1976.
West Frankfort Veterans’ Military Museum
100-198 S Anna St, West Frankfort, IL 62896, West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
The Veterans Military Museum is dedicated to the men and women of West Frankfort and surrounding communities that have served their country during the time of war. Many young boys of the area left from this very depot to go to war.
Illinois Central Railroad Depot
The Illinois Central Railroad Depot in Ullin is a reminder of the railroad network that connected small southern Illinois towns to larger markets and communities. For travelers interested in transportation history, this depot helps tell the story of how railroads transformed rural life and regional travel.
Louisville & Nashville RR Depot
The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Depot in Mascoutah preserves the memory of a rail line that helped connect communities across Illinois and beyond. Depots like this were once gateways for passengers, freight, soldiers, mail, and the daily movement of small-town life.
Monticello Railway Museum Wabash Depot
Monticello Railway Museum Wabash Depot, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization in central Illinois with an operational railroad and yard open to the public. Offering train rides on Saturdays and Sundays from May 2 through October 4, as well as a number of special events throughout the year. The Museum exhibits and grounds are open from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM when the weekend trains are running
Mound City IC Depot
The Mound City IC Depot preserves an important piece of railroad history in southern Illinois. The depot helps tell the story of how rail transportation connected communities and supported growth throughout the region.
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train combines fine dining with a journey through the rolling countryside of Kentucky. The experience offers travelers a unique blend of history, hospitality, and scenic rail travel.
Old Train Depot
The Old Train Depot in Carbondale is a reminder of the city's long connection to rail travel and regional growth. For visitors exploring southern Illinois, it helps explain how Carbondale became an important transportation and community hub.
Rossville Depot & Model Railroad Museum
The depot, built by the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad in 1903, has been restored to the 1950's era of that former road. The building sits adjacent to the Chicago-Nashville mainline of CSX Transportation, formerly known as the Seaboard System and earlier the Lousville and Nashville Railroad. The depot has been leased from these lines since 1976.
West Frankfort Veterans’ Military Museum
The Veterans Military Museum is dedicated to the men and women of West Frankfort and surrounding communities that have served their country during the time of war. Many young boys of the area left from this very depot to go to war.
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