Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad
2008 Train Schedule
May 25 & 26 Memorial Day- Ice Cream Social at Museum
June 14 & 15 Father's Day
July 4 Independence Day
July 25, 26 & 27 39th Annual Threshing & Antique Show
September 1 Labor Day
September 20 & 21 September Spectacular-Quilt Show at Museum
Upon arrival in Freeport it was stored and periodically displayed for four years in the Clubs building on the Stephenson County Fairgrounds.
When the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad went bankrupt our Club purchased on July 5, 1983 the 1.72 miles of right-of-way, which runs diagonally from Walnut and Lamm Roads to Baileyville Road, without rails or ties.
Rail was hauled from as far as Mankato, MN and ties were salvaged and purchased throughout Illinois. The first track was laid by Club Members on bare roadbed May 28, 1985.
The railroad shed was built in 1986 and now houses the novelty booth.
The Silver Creek Depot, dedicated in 1993, handles ticket sales and houses a large donated collection of railroad paraphenalia.
Make plans now to bring your family and friends for an exciting ride on a real steam locomotive. For additional information or scheduling please call.
October 4 & 5 Changing of Colors - Homemade Soups at Museum
October 18, 24 & 25 TRAIN OF TERROR 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. (All Rides $6.00)
October 25 & 26 Fall Harvest Field Demonstration- Sauerkraut & Brats & Chili at Museum
Adults - $5.00 Children Under 12 - $3.00
Hours of Operation: 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Located 1/2 Mile of the Stephenson County Fairgrounds