The Fox River Trolley Museum is a great place for the whole family - EDUCATION THROUGH DEMONSTRATION and FUN! There are now two destinations - The Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve and Castlemuir in South Elgin. The Fox River Trolley Museum is a great place for the whole family - EDUCATION THROUGH DEMONSTRATION and FUN! There are now two destinations - The Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve and Castlemuir in South Elgin. The Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve line opened in June 2002 is a new way to observe and enjoy nature as well as offering a.
- Specialties: Come join us for an evening full of frights and delicious delights! Gather around the roaring fire and listen to spooky stories and sing campfire songs while eating scrumptious s'mores. Ride the Ghost Story Train on.
- While a trolley ride is a new occurrence for many of the museum's young riders, the Fox River Line itself is not new, dating back to 1896. At the turn of the century this interurban line was part of the Elgin, Aurora and Southern Traction Company and ran about 40 miles along the Fox River from Carpentersville to Yorkville.
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Ghost Story Train (Halloween Event):
Come join us for an evening full of frights and delicious delights! Jump on our Ghost Story Trolley and take a ride into the John Duerr Forest Preserve. Gather around the roaring fire and listen to spooky stories and sign campfire songs while eating scrumptious s'mores. Costumes are welcomed! Suitable for all ages.
The experience will take approximately one hour. All passengers, regardless of size or age must have a valid ticket.
Departure Location: Castlemuir Depot (South Elgin)
The Polar Express:
Chris Van Allsburg's book The Polar Express comes to life when the train pulls out of the station with your family on board. The train will transport you to the “North Pole” where Santa will be waiting. Experience the joy of watching the children's faces when the train arrives at the North Pole.
At the North Pole, Santa will board the train, greet each child and hand them their own small gift. There will be caroling, sing-alongs with professional musicians, cookies and hot chocolate making this what will surely become an annual holiday tradition for the whole family.
Please review the event terms and conditions and general information below carefully and completely prior to ordering tickets (ordering links at bottom of page). A ticket purchase indicates acceptance of all museum terms and conditions.
Hours of Operation: Ghost Story Train (Oct 17 and 24)
Locomotive Collection:
Builder: Whiting
Build Date: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Company: Unknown
Number: 2163
Description: TM2 Trackmobile
Date Acquired: Unknown
Remarks: Used to rearrange streetcars in the barn. Has custom made tow bar for it.
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Fox River Trolley Museum
Builder: Plymouth
Build Date: February 1940
Weight: 16,000 pounds
Company: Augusta Railroad, Augusta, Arkansas
Number: #6
Description: Gas-Mechanical Locomotive
Date Acquired: June 1988
Remarks: One of the smallest engines used by a common carrier.
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Builder: Vulcan
Build Date: April 1942
Weight: 70,000 pounds
Company: Augusta Railroad, Augusta, Arkansas
Number: #7
Description: Gas-Mechanical Locomotive
Date Acquired: Unknown
Remarks: None
South Elgin Trolley
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Builder: General Electric
Build Date: January 1953
Hop On Hop Off Portland Maine
Weight: Unknown
Company: United States Air Force
C program for fibonacci numberrubackup. Number: 1246
Description: 44-ton D-E Locomotive
Date Acquired: Unknown
Remarks: Overhauled 3/88, CAT
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Builder: Unknown
Build Date: Unknown
Weight: 398,000 pounds
Company: Frisco
Number: 4003
Description: Steam Locomotive
Date Acquired: 2000
Remarks: Used to be located in Kay Rodgers Park. Has recently been repainted to factory colors, and it is beautiful to see in person! Please do not climb on it though!
Fox Valley Trolley Museum
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