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Location
Parking
free parking available
Visitor tip
For the Santa Trolley Express holiday event, expect a shorter ride (10-15 minutes of actual travel) compared to standard trolley rides; focus on character interactions (Mrs. Claus and elves) rather than material souvenirs for the best value experience
Visitor tip
Engage with the knowledgeable trolley operators during rides to learn local history and trolley facts—their narration is a highlight that enhances the educational value of the visit
About Fox River Trolley Museum
Collection of old trolleys & train cars. Museum displaying railroad cars & trolleys dating from 1887 to 1959 & offering trolley rides.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Trolley and Train Museum
- Main Attraction
- Historic trolley and train rides with operator narration, restored 1800s-1900s rail cars
- Admission
- $8-15 standard rides, $45 Santa Trolley Express
- Special Event
- Santa Trolley Express holiday event with character interactions
What visitors say
Loved the Santa Train. Only wished the ride was a bit longer. The old subway train used was neat. Volunteers were incredible and nice. Mrs. Klaus sitting and talking with my kid after the story was a bigger hit over the Santa visit. She…
This is a little Jewel of a museum along the Fox River. Gives you an appreciation of the rich history of the area. The workers there are very knowledgeable and friendly. A lovely place for a family to bring their kids without breaking…
I’m honestly shocked after reading another reviewer call this event “terrible.” My experience with the Fox River Trolley Museum’s Santa Trolley Express was the complete opposite. I’ve done the Polar Express event before, and while that…
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Did You Know?
- The museum displays a collection of historic trolleys and train cars spanning from 1887 to 1959, including a World War II era subway train and diesel-powered caboose train
- The Santa Trolley Express holiday event is entirely volunteer-operated, with staff working together to improve the experience between event nights, including rushing to prepare a heated check-in car for guest comfort
- Standard trolley rides last approximately 40 minutes and travel to the Fox River forest preserve, allowing visitors to use the ride for picnic transportation at an affordable $8-15 price point
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