# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Touch a Truck, Ride a Train 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us, July 25th for a day full of excitement and adventure at the Monticello Railway Museum's Touch a Truck, Ride a Train event!About this EventGet ready and join us for a day full of excitement and adventure at the Monticello Railway Museum's Touch a Truck, Ride a Train event! Perfect for families and enthusiasts of all ages, this fun-filled event offers a unique combination of hands-on exploration and a scenic train ride.Event Details:Touch a Truck: Explore an array of vehicles from area businesses and municipalities! From fire trucks and construction equipment to service vehicles, this is your chance to get up close to some impressive machinery. Kids and adults alike will love the opportunity to learn and interact with these fascinating vehicles.Ride a Train: Take a ride on our weekend diesel train, departing from the Nelson Crossing depot. Enjoy the charm of train travel as you take in the scenic views through the Central Illinois countryside.Train Departure Times11:00 AM12:30 PM2:00 PMTrain Excursion InformationAdults: $15.00Seniors (62 and older): $12.00Children (2 through 12): $8.00Children (under 2): Free (with adult fare)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/touch-a-truck-ride-a-train-2026/100001981877252212
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10.09, 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Touch a Truck, Ride a Train 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Touch a Truck, Ride a Train 2026 takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 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 Touch a Truck, Ride a Train 2026?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for Touch a Truck, Ride a Train 2026 range from USD 10 to USD 17 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdult (Diesel)USD 17 + USD 2 feeAvailableChild (Diesel)USD 10 + USD 2 feeAvailableSenior (Diesel)USD 14 + USD 2 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Touch a Truck, Ride a Train 2026?
  - **A:** Touch a Truck, Ride a Train 2026 is organized by Monticello Railway Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Touch a Truck, Ride a Train 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. If Touch a Truck, Ride a Train 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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