# Event Details - **Event Name**: Railroad Days 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Come ride our vintage passenger and freight trains, explore exhibits, and enjoy activities and other fun for the whole family!About this EventCome ride our vintage passenger and freight trains on the former Illinois Central and Illinois Terminal trackage.Ride freight and passenger trains from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. One of the trains will feature the Museum's restored steam locomotive 401.Use the Caboose Hop between the Nelson Crossing depot and the yard to visit the shops and view additional exhibits.Expanded children's area, including Hodge Pedal Car rides.The Museum's gift shop is open throughout the event for all your souvenir needs. A concession area with multiple food trucks will also be open.Gates open at 9 a.m. each day. Trains run continuously from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last train departures are around 4 p.m. each day.ALL-DAY TICKETS – Ride as many times as you want! Children under 2 ride FREE with paying adult or senior.You must have a ticket to access the grounds. This event takes place rain or shine. All ticket sales are final.Online ticket sales end 2 hours before event. After that time, tickets can be purchased at the gate. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/railroad-days-2026/100001982096874107 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.53, max: 38.09, 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**: Railroad Days 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7c3418b384349b68a3b063b2caab86190ddb8dc7e362b4edb0deb345382e04be-rimg-w1200-h900-dc5f6048-gmir.jpg?v=1771195660 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Railroad Days 2026 being held? - **A:** Railroad Days 2026 takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing, 992 Iron Horse Pl, Monticello, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Railroad Days 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for Railroad Days 2026 range from USD 23 to USD 38 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdult/Senior - One Day PassUSD 38 + USD 3 feeAvailableChild - One Day PassUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Railroad Days 2026? - **A:** Railroad Days 2026 is organized by Monticello Railway Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Railroad Days 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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