Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad
Railroad fares
- Adults
- $10
- Children under 12
- $2
- Cab ride
- $20
- Train of Terror
- $10 all tickets
Plan your visit
2026 schedule, fares & hours
Plan your visit to the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club in Freeport, Illinois.
2026 calendar
Open days & events
Train rides, museum access and Cooper engine viewing are offered on selected dates. Special events have their own schedules.
| Date | Event / availability |
|---|---|
| Feb. 7 | Lasagna Supper in Museum, 4:00–6:30 p.m. |
| May 24–25 | Memorial Day weekend — train rides, museum and Cooper engine |
| June 20–21 | Father's Day weekend — train rides, museum and Cooper engine; tractor pull Sunday |
| Aug. 1–2 | Antique Tractor & Engine Show, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; train rides, museum and Cooper engine |
| Sept. 7 | Labor Day — train rides, museum and Cooper engine |
| Oct. 17, 24 & 31 | Train of Terror |
| Nov. 7 | Soup Supper in Museum, 4:00–6:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 5 | Breakfast With Santa in Museum, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Spring and Fall Suppers: Adults $10; children under 12 $5.
Typical hours: Train rides depart at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. The museum and Cooper Corliss Engine are open from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission
Fares & hours
Railroad, museum and show admission, typical operating hours and payment information.
Silver Creek Museum
Museum admission
- Adults
- $4
- Children under 12
- Free
Antique Tractor & Engine Show
Show admission
- Show grounds
- Free
- Train + museum special
- $10
- Children 6 and under
- Free
Payment
Cash or good local checks are accepted. Credit and debit cards are not accepted.
Contact
Questions before your visit?
(815) 235-2198
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Directions
2954 S. Walnut Rd
Freeport, Illinois 61032
The club grounds include the Silver Creek Museum, the Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad and the annual show grounds.
