10-05-2025
Train Day returning to Wildlife Prairie Park on Saturday
HANNA CITY, Ill. (WMBD) — Wildlife Prairie Park's 'Train Day' is on track for another year.
On Saturday, May 10, the park is commemorating the creation of America's first transcontinental railroad.
The celebration coincides with the day in 1869, when the ceremonial golden spike was driven in by Leland Stanford at Promontory Summit, Utah. It was this that connected the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroads.
The park's celebration will include a day of fun activities, tours, and interactive train rides. Guests can go on handcart rides, get a behind-the-scenes look during the Train Maintenance Pit Tour, check out model railroad and train displays, and even get a chance to blow the train whistle or ring the bell.
Riders can also go 'loco' for the featured food vendor, Nate Dawgs Chili Dawgs. The vendor will start serving food at 10 a.m.
The first train will also depart at 10 a.m. from the Main Depot. The last train will depart at 3:15 p.m.
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