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
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Pumpkin Train
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