Sarah Watkins By Galesburg Railroads Staff When late summer arrives in Galesburg, the prairie sky fills with living history. The unmistakable growl of radial engines, the flash of yellow wings, and the joyful crowds at the airport all signal one thing: it’s time for the National Stearman Fly-In. For over half a century, Galesburg has been the … Read more
When summer sweeps across the Illinois prairie, one tradition stands out above the rest: the Knox County Fair. For generations, families from Galesburg and across the county have gathered for a week of fun, food, music, and classic fair experiences. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a first-time visitor, the fair offers something for everyone—and … Read more
Railroad ties are a valuable commodity. They are used to build sturdy foundations for train tracks. But what happens when they reach the end of their life? Do they just get thrown away? Not anymore! This article will discuss five ways to repurpose concrete railroad ties. These tips will help you save money and give … Read more
Traveling via train has become safer and more convenient as engineers and railroad employees continue to improve track infrastructure components. This is what the researchers from RailTEC or the Rail Transportation and Engineering Center, a research group under the University of IL at Urbana-Campaign are doing. They find ways to improve track designs. To date, … Read more
If you are planning to visit Galesburg, make sure to spend some time at the famous Galesburg Railroad Museum. It is located at 211 South Seminary Street. It is on the north side of Galesburg station. The lot where the museum is standing is a donated lot. The men of the Galesburg railroad worked in … Read more
Railroads in America: In today’s world, everyone moves fast. People fly to get to their destination in an hour. People travel miles without spending days and nights on a bus making overnight train rides seem obsolete. Still, the railroad industry is trying to survive by introducing two ideas – bullet trains and passenger trains tours. … Read more
Galesburg is known for its Railroad Days festival that is celebrated yearly. It is also the birthplace of Carl Sandburg, a Pulitzer-prize winner, and a poet. Galesburg, IL In 1984, Galesburg rebuilds its train station that leads to its very recognizable steep and gabled roof entrance portico. They also added hipped roofs on its … Read more
In the old days, traveling across America is best done by train. Today, despite the introduction of first-class bus rides and airplanes, traveling by train remains to be a great way to enjoy and experience moving from one place to another. Provided that you are not in a hurry and you want to experience the … Read more