On Galesburg's Morning News, Julie King, executive director of the National Railroad Hall of Fame, joins us to preview the 47th Galesburg Railroad Days Festival, set for June 26-29, 2025, in downtown Galesburg.
Julie shares new features like the Main Street tent, hosting a free ice cream social with live music Saturday afternoon and a $5 country music night with the Cow Tippers. The model train show, now at air-conditioned Cedar Creek Hall, is fully booked for vendors. BNSF offers a live wheel change demo and free Mini-Mac train rides. Highlights include VIP yard tours, a photography presentation, and free offerings like face painting and an antique car show. Food trucks, a carnival, and free trolley service add convenience.
Visitors are encouraged to bring cash, use the trolley to help navigate road closures, and visit galesburgrailroaddays.net for details.