C&NW East Union Depot - Union IL - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

The center piece of the Illinois Railway Museum. A great place to visit, You can ride the museums trains that run from this depot.



"This C&NW railway depot was originally located in Marengo, IL along the Galena & Chicago Union RY, now the C&NW, which parallels the Museum's demonstration railroad. This station is over 130 years old, and was moved from Marengo (the next town northwest of us) in 1967 by Museum volunteers. It is believed to be the oldest railroad depot West of Pittsburgh still in use." (visit link)

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: C&NW Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link] If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed

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