Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination and funeral with an historic recreation of his final trip from Washington, D.C. to Springfield, IL.

On Route To Salute Lincoln 2015 Fundraiser

Join us for a fabulous fundraiser on October 19, 2013 at the Sanfilippo Estate. See the poster for all the details.

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Spring Open House – April 7, 2013

We had such great response to our open house last fall that we’ve decided to have another one! Come see the shop where the Lincoln Funeral Train is being built. You’ll get to see the Leviathan 63 up close, as well as the York 17, another steam locomotive Dave Kloke has been building, before it’s [...]

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Historic Undertaking

The "United States" was the railroad equivalent of Air Force One. Lincoln never rode in it alive. It was converted to a funeral car after his death.

The recreation of the historic Lincoln funeral train, and its route from D.C. to Springfield, IL is an undertaking of historic proportions in and of itself.

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