Illinois Railway Museum

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🎃 2026 Halloween season

Illinois Railway Museum Pumpkin Train 2026

Union, IL

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Illinois Railway Museum runs Pumpkin Train for the 2026 season from Union, IL. Halloween-themed electric interurban trains shuttle visitors to an on-site pumpkin patch with themed cutouts, an antique tractor, and a hay wagon. 2026 dates are October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25, 2026. October weekends routinely sell out before the rest of the calendar, so booking early matters.

2026 dates

October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25, 2026

Price range

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Event

Pumpkin Train

Where to stay

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Frequently asked

When does the Pumpkin Train run?
The Pumpkin Train runs October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last train departing at 3:30 PM.
What kind of train is used?
Riders board Halloween-themed electric interurban trains for the ride to the pumpkin patch.
Where is the museum?
Illinois Railway Museum is at 7000 Olson Road, Union, Illinois 60180.

More about Illinois Railway Museum

Year-round schedule, equipment, and visitor info live on the operator's full page.

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