MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) – In the early days of the 20th century, railroads, like the Big Four and the Illinois Central Railroad, drove the Illinois economy, especially in towns like Mattoon. Those ...

For anyone who is asking the question, “are there any old-fashioned train rides near me in Illinois?” you’re in luck. There are quite a few different ways to experience Illinois from aboard a ...

Illinois Central 440 locomotive No. 2117 at Rantoul. Date unknown. Illinois Central locomotive No. 442 passing the abandoned Sabina depot in southeast McLean County sometime in the 1940s. Mike Sypult ...

Illinois offers some of the most charming train rides in America, taking you through rolling farmland, historic towns, and beautiful countryside. These scenic journeys let you experience the heartland ...