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Transportation Extravaganza at the Illinois Railway Museum

  • Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Road Union, IL, 60180 United States (map)

On August 6, 2023, the 32nd Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza will be held at the Illinois Railway Museum. The event brings together the "other" popular modes of transportation - cars, trucks, buses and more - on the campus of the nation's largest operating railway museum. It is one of the largest antique vehicle shows in the entire state of Illinois and among the most popular events at the museum.

In addition to some 500 antique vehicles that will be on display, the museum will be operating a variety of special equipment the day of the event.

Antique cars from Model T Fords all the way up to 1990s sports cars will be on display alongside historic motor buses, trucks, electric trolley buses, and military and other vehicles.

Admission to the museum is $18; Seniors are $16. Please email the president if you plan on attending; it’s an awesome photo opportunity!

Agenda:

6:00am--Gather at Home Depot, SW corner of lot near the area of the portable buildings.

8:00am-Restroom stop, probably around the Aurora/Sugar Grove area

9:30am-Arrive at IRM.  Meet near the entrance gate.

10:00am to 12:30pm--photograph

12:30pm--Lunch at the diner.

1:00pm-6:00pm--Photograph.  Leave as you like.

Earlier Event: June 17
27th Annual Garden Walk