Galesburg Railroad Days

We thank everyone who attended this year’s annual celebration of our railroad heritage. In addition, we extend our sincere appreciation to our volunteers who make it all happen. Please check back often as we are looking forward to next year’s event on June 23-24, 2012!

Starting at 5 pm on Thu., June 23rd, carnival goers can purchase the Mega Armband for $35, which are good for all four days of the carnival. Single day armbands: Thursday ($20); Friday ($25); Saturday ($25); Sunday ($20).

The 2011 edition of the annual Galesburg Railroad Days is a little over a month away. We have just posted the new schedule of attractions for this year. You can view our interactive schedule and also download a printable brochure. Please check back as we update and add new attractions as we look forward to the weekend of June 25 and 26th!

We would like to offer a sincere thank you to everyone who attended the 33rd edition of Galesburg Railroad Days. Please visit our Year in Review section for a look back at 2010. Check back with us as we plan for next year’s annual celebration that will be held on June 25-26, 2011! If you have any suggestions or comments, please let us know.

Daily Arm-Band pricing: Friday from 6 – 11 pm, $20, Saturday from Noon – 11 pm, $25; Sunday from Noon – 6 pm, $20. Arm-Bands can be purchased at any Carnival ticket booth. Remember that Mega-Bands (which could on be purchased on Thursday) allows you to ride all four days of the Carnival.

Just a reminder that the MEGA Arm-Band, which is valid for all 4 days and for all Carnival rides, will be available only tonight (Thursday, June 24th) from 6 – 11 pm. The price is $35. DAILY Arm-Bands pricing: Thursday from 6 – 11 pm, $20; Friday from 6 – 11 pm, $20, Saturday from Noon – 11 pm, $25; Sunday from Noon – 6 pm, $20. Arm-Bands can be purchased at any Carnival ticket booth.

Free round-trip shuttle service will be offered from the BNSF Amtrak Depot to Standish Park (site of the Galesburg Historical Society Flea Market on Saturday and Showcase of Cars on Sunday) and Carl Sandburg College (site of the Model Train & Railroadiana Show and Toy Show); departing every half hour from each location. Last pick up at 5 pm Saturday and 2:30 pm Sunday.

The Galesburg Railroad Museum will be hosting a VIP Tour on June 25th. Tickets will go on sale at the Museum at 3:45 pm on that day for a 4:00 pm tour. The cost is $20 per person and only 32 tickets will be sold. (Only one ticket per person). The tour will consist of a 30-minute guided tour of the Galesburg Railroad hump tower. Then proceed for an overview of the railroad yard on County Highway 10 Bridge. The tour will continue with a 30-minute narrated walk of the BNSF Galesburg Diesel Shop facilities and then the rest of the Yard. Total tour time will be approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Tour goers will be returned to the Museum at approximately 6 pm.

Enjoy the Carnival and save! The MEGA Arm-Band, which is valid for all 4 days and for all Carnival rides will be available only on Thursday, June 24th from 6 – 11 pm. The price is $35. DAILY Arm-Bands pricing: Thursday from 6 – 11 pm, $20; Friday from 6 – 11 pm, $20, Saturday from Noon – 11 pm, $25; Sunday from Noon – 6 pm, $20. Arm-Bands can be purchased at any Carnival ticket booth.

The Galesburg Historical Society announced today the schedule for “A Sunday in Galesburg”, a historical tram tour of some of Galesburg most historical churches. There will be 7 tours on Saturday and 6 on Sunday. “A” Tour will be visiting the site of the Universalist Church, First Presbytarian Church, Central Congregational Church, and Allen Chapel. The “A” Tours will be leaving the depot at 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, and 3:30 on Saturday and at 11:30, 1:00, and 2:30 on Sunday. “B” Tour will be visiting the site of Beecher Chapel, St. Patricks Parish, First Christian Church, and First Lutheran Church. The “B” Tours will be leaving the Depot at 11:45, 1:15 , and 2:45 on Saturday and at 12:15, 1:45, and 3:15 on Sunday.

The tickets are 2 dollars each and will be sold at the depot on Saturday and Sunday. This promises to be a weekend filled with music, entertainment, and tours of some churches, as well as the history.