# Event Details - **Event Name**: Fathers Day Weekend (Diesel) 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Fathers ride FREE with a paid child fare. Ticket includes round trip train ride of approximately 1 hour duration and seven miles in length.About this EventFathers ride FREE with a paid child fare.Ticket includes round trip train ride of approximately 1 hour duration and seven miles in length.Guests may board train either at main Museum site (Nelson Crossing) shown on map, or at the Museum's Wabash Depot located in downtown Monticello.In addition to enoying our train ride, guests are encouraged to visit the exhibit cars located adjacent to the Nelson Crossing depot, and are welcome to explore the Museum grounds and shop complex nearby.Want to ride in the cab of the diesel locomotive instead? A limited number of cab ride upgrade tickets are available for most trips. For information and cab ride tickets, see the ticket agent when you visit the Museum.Children under 2 ride FREE with paying adult or senior.Tickets may be used on any one train trip on date for which issued.Trains leave the main Museum site at Nelson Crossing at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.Trains leave the Wabash Depot in downtown Monticello at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Note that there is NO return trip to the Wabash Depot following the 2:30 p.m. departure. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/fathers-day-weekend-diesel-2026/100001981873184044 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 17.35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Monticello - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing - **lat**: 40.054213 - **long**: -88.55897400000003 - **full address**: Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing, 992 Iron Horse Pl, Monticello, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Fathers Day Weekend (Diesel) 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/acc2b04ab3615ec12f1a6c5004d86f2f97b029e4532a804597f9efef80be7c7c-rimg-w1200-h798-dc2a331a-gmir.jpg?v=1769663996 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Fathers Day Weekend (Diesel) 2026 being held? - **A:** Fathers Day Weekend (Diesel) 2026 takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing, 992 Iron Horse Pl, Monticello, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Fathers Day Weekend (Diesel) 2026? - **A:** Tickets for Fathers Day Weekend (Diesel) 2026 are priced at USD 17 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFather (With Paid Child)FreeAvailableAdult (Diesel)USD 17 + USD 2 feeAvailableChild (Diesel)USD 10 + USD 2 feeAvailableSenior (Diesel)USD 14 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Fathers Day Weekend (Diesel) 2026? - **A:** Fathers Day Weekend (Diesel) 2026 is organized by Monticello Railway Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Fathers Day Weekend (Diesel) 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Monticello, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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