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C.B. & Q Caboose -Lyon Farm Museum Complex
The Caboose was built in the Aurora, Illinois C.B. & Q (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad) shops in 1918. It was used on the Fox River Line for 56 years. The Caboose was moved to Lyon Farm in 1974. 2018 marks the 100th birthday of this caboose.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Hours
- Open only during special events, or by appointment.
- Address
- 7935 Illinois Route 71
- Phone
- 630-553-6777
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.lyonfarmkchs.org
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