Experience railroading during its glory days at a former link for the Chicago Great Western Railway from Chicago, Illinois to Oelwein, Iowa.
A warm welcome awaits you at the Elizabeth Depot Museum
Located just one block south of the Apple River Fort Interpretive Center.
Open May through October weekends from
11:00am to 3:00pm or by appointment.
For more information Call 815-858-2343 / or write
Elizabeth Historical Society
Box 115, Elizabeth, IL. 61028-0115
Railroad Museum
Railroad-themed gifts and genuine railroad artifacts can be purchased at the depot.
Eight model railroad trains operate on the tracks of N - HO - & G scale layouts
THE GREAT WESTERN
CGW
GROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE
Help us restore the depot platform. Buy a engraved Memorial Brick at a cost of only $25.00 in honor of a loved one
Join the Elizabeth
Historical society.
You get free admission
to both museums and
a 10% discount on all
purchases
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