Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/28/2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Monticello Railway Museum
Categories
No. 401 will be operating on the weekends of June 27-28, July 18-19, August 16, and October 3-4 in 2026. It will also be featured at the Tractors and Trains August 15, and Railroad Days event on September 19-20.
Ticket prices are increased when No. 401 is pulling the train, as steam costs much more to operate than diesel. On an average day, No. 401 goes through about 300 gallons of oil and 5,000 gallons of water — it has a big appetite!
No. 401 is one of just four operating steam locomotives in the state of Illinois, and one of less than 200 still operating in the United States. At 116 years old, No. 401 has been thoroughly restored by our volunteers and runs just as good as it did when it was first built. For more information on No. 401, click here.
2026 Steam Weekend Schedule (Except May and Sept)
Saturday and Sunday Departures
Museum Site Monticello
11:00 AM 11:30 AM
12:30 PM 1:00 PM
2:00 PM *2:30 PM
* no return trip to downtown
Fares For Steam Trains
Fares are sold as round trips. Fares may differ for Railroad Days Sept 20-21
Adults: $20.00
Seniors (62 and older): $15.00
Children (2 through 12): $10.00
Children (under 2): Free (with adult fare)
Normal fares apply unless otherwise specified. Please note that schedules, fares and equipment are subject to change at the museum’s discretion.
Because of a larger crew needed to run steam trains and limited space in the cab, they do not offer cab rides on No. 401.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.
