Museum Access: Illinois Railway Museum

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Join host Leslie Mueller as she explores the largest railway museum in the United States. See the historic collection of trains, including an original Pullman car. Part of the "Museum Access" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 26 minutes 29 seconds

Topic: History, Science, Social Science
Subtopic: Inventions, Transportation, U.S. History (General)
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2018
Producer/Distributor: Museum Access Media
Series: Museum Access

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