Trains

It's easy to take for granted as this train quite literally travels in our backyard nearly every single day, but it's also been recognized as one of the most scenic trips you can make in Illinois thanks to its "ocean view dome".

It's been said that you learn something new every day. I guess this is that thing for me and maybe for you. Did you know that Chicago really does set its train tracks on fire sometimes? It's true and I can explain why if you don't already know.

It's been said that where there is smoke, there is at least a little fire. That saying is accurate when it comes to the urban legend of ghost elephants in a cemetery in Illinois. There is a tragic truth to this tale that is far worse than the urban legend it inspired.

We've just passed the 50th anniversary of one of the most terrible days in Illinois transportation history. It was on that day in 1972 when two Chicago commuter trains collided resulting in 45 souls losing their lives.

Experience the Illinois Railway Museum as you've never seen it before this Labor Day weekend in Union, Illinois.

A Wisconsin hiker found a few train cars that have either been abandoned or are being used for junk storage.

Maybe you have kids that you don't think would be interested in plants. No problem because the perfect exhibit for kids is about to open in December.

Hop on board a special nighttime train ride at the Illinois Railway Museum this Labor Day weekend.

After having an awful time flying back to Illinois over the weekend, I'm glad to see traveling by train is still a thing.

The perfect way to enjoy a summer night is by taking a moonlit train ride at the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad in Trego, WI.