IRM Light Tower Railcam
OnlinePerched atop a light tower at the Illinois Railway Museum, this webcam sweeps across the largest railway museum in the United States.
Watch the sprawling rail yard, restored depot buildings, and the museum's iconic Santa Fe sign spread across the prairie grounds of Union, Illinois.
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A Heritage Railroad Landmark
The Illinois Railway Museum is the largest railway museum in the United States, preserving a vast collection of locomotives, streetcars, and railcars across its expansive grounds in Union, Illinois.
A Tower's-Eye View
Mounted on the site's light tower, this camera looks east across the museum's rail yard, capturing the sheds, restored depot structures, and the sweeping curve of track that anchors the collection.
Living Railroad Heritage
Beyond the static exhibits, the museum operates excursion trains and hosts special events under the big white tents visible in the yard, keeping the region's railroading history alive for visitors.
Location Details
Illinois Railway Museum
Coral Township, McHenry County, Illinois, United States
North America
Timezone
Chicago
America/Chicago (UTC5)
GPS Coordinates
42.2286°, -88.5272°
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