Springfield's history is tied to the steam locomotives, with the largest remaining steam train coming into town this weekend.

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The South Shore Line plans to celebrate the centennial of the electrification of the Illinois Central Railroad this month.

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MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) – In the early days of the 20th century, railroads, like the Big Four and the Illinois Central Railroad, drove the Illinois economy, especially in towns like Mattoon. Those ...

Ride old rail corridors through Illinois trail towns packed with small-town charm, easy miles, prairie views, and 2026 ...