I don't know about services on the train, but there is always food
available from various groups and vendors at the depot. Usually, they
are on the east side of the station. There are also several local
restaurants a block north and east of the depot. They, however, may be
crowded and time consuming. The depot food fare is usually hot dogs,
hamburgers, brats and pork chops, all grilled on the spot by local civic
groups. Soft drinks, chips, etc. are also available.
As for displays at the depot, there is a tent set up usually to the west
of the building. The displays have gotten fewer in recent years, but the
RR always has equipment lined up on the track side of the depot and
mainline trains go by frequently on the south main. EMD and GE used to
host locomotive displays and a booth in the tent, but both stopped
attending several years back. In recent years, there have also been
short rail trips into the Galesburg yard, but these are very crowded and
may not be doable in the time you have available. The tent displays
often include RR memorabilia, artwork and some RR related safety
information. Sometimes, there is some model RR equipment. There is also
a hobby shop across the street from the depot. The have had Q/BN/ATSF
model displays in the past and these may be of interest. Have a good
time. By the way, it is usually quite warm and the only air conditioning
is in the depot.
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 17:14:19 -0000
From: "bill_og" <haywarb@b...>
Subject: Re: Galesburg Railroad Days
My 9 year old daughter and I will ride the MR #261 excursion from
Naperville to Galesburg RR Days. We will see what we can between 1-
3PM while the train sits at GRRD.
What all displays/activities will be in the depot area?
We purchased the "coach w/out box lunch" tickets, since my finicky 9
year old probably wouldn't like the box lunch. I am thinking of
packing a lunch so that we can maximize our 2 hours at the depot on
viewing the displays. For anyone that has previously ridden the #261
excursions, what all is offered in the refreshment car to eat? Are
there food vendors in the depot area for fast eating?
Thanks in advance for your answers. I am really looking forward to
my first attendance at GRRD and my first ride on the Q since ~1965!
Bill H.
PS - I got to watch the UP Challenger pass through Lake County, IL
yesterday! What a great RR month June 2002 is!
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