Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad
Freeport, Illinois 61032
1/2 mile south of Stephenson County Fairgrounds
Walnut & Lamm Roads
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2007 Train Schedule
May 27 & 28 Memorial Day- Ice Cream Social at Museum
June 13 & 17 Father's Day-Art Show at Museum
July 4 Independence Day
July 27, 28 & 29 38th Annual Threshing & Antique Show
September 3 Labor Day
September 22 & 23 September Spectacular-Quilt Show at Museum
In 1982 the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club purchased its 1912, 36 ton HEISLER logging locomotive.
Upon arrival in Freeport it was stored and periodically displayed for four years in the Clubs building on the Stephenson County Fairgrounds.
When the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad went bankrupt our Club purchased on July 5, 1983 the 1.72 miles of right-of-way, which runs diagonally from Walnut and Lamm Roads to Baileyville Road, without rails or ties.
Rail was hauled from as far as Mankato, MN and ties were salvaged and purchased throughout Illinois. The first track was laid by Club Members on bare roadbed May 28, 1985.
The railroad shed was built in 1986 and now houses the novelty booth.
The Silver Creek Depot, dedicated in 1993, handles ticket sales and houses a large donated collection of railroad paraphenalia.
Make plans now to bring your family and friends for an exciting ride on a real steam locomotive. For additional information or scheduling please call.
October 6 & 7 Changing of Colors - Homemade Soups at Museum
October 13, 19 & 20 TRAIN OF TERROR 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. (All Rides $6.00)
October 20 & 21 Fall Harvest Field Demonstration- Sauerkraut & Brats & Chili at Museum
Adults - $5.00 Children Under 12 - $3.00
Museum open same dates and time as railroadHours of Operation: 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Located 1/2 Mile of the Stephenson County Fairgrounds
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