The Museum Needs Your Help

Your Financial Support Matters

Your contributions over the years has seen significant improvement in the Museum's Historic Collection, Campus, and Demonstration Railroad

During 2022, Donations from Members and the Public were critical for

• The almost complete restoration of Chicago Aurora and Elgin car 458, which hopefully will start Museum Service in 2023.  We need your help to finish the interior restoration
• A significant Investment in our 1896 demonstration railroad to continue safe operation.  Each year, we need support to continue the work of replacing at least 200 railroad ties a year
• The continued restoration of 1913 built Chicago Aurora and Elgin car 316.   A wood car that is being restored to its 1920s appearance.  
  
• The construction of a high level ADA accessible platform on Track 2 to allow wheel chair bound people to enjoy a ride into history.  We still need to update our last platform for ADA accessibility so your donations truly matter for making the Museum more accessible

For 2023, we need your donations even more for

• New Wheels for 1902 built Chicago Aurora and Elgin car 20.   After 56 seasons at the museum (1966 - 2022) and 55 years in commercial service (1902 - 1957), Car 20, which turned 120 years old in 2022, needs new wheels.   The current wheels are worn out and must be replaced before the car can once again take people for a ride along the Fox River.  Work on putting new wheels on Car 20 will need to be contracted out.  Your help and contributions today and tomorrow are critical for bringing back car 20 as soon as possible for another 50+ years at the Fox River Trolley Museum  

Your contributions matter
for keeping the Museum in your future for years to come.   Please click the link below to invest in your museum by making a contribution today.   You can donate a single amount or set up a monthly donation program.   Remember, the Fox River Trolley Museum is a 501(c)(3) registered Illinois Not For Profit Corporation.   Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.