RAILS TO VICTORY
Loc: Fox River Trolley Museum 361 South LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177
Dates: June 6-8, 2025
Event Times: 16:00 June 6th through 17:00 June 8th
On-Line Pre- Registration: www.railstovictory.com with On-Site Check In
Website: www.railstovictory.com
Event Check In Hours: Friday 16:00-20:00 hrs, Saturday 8:00-9:00 hrs, Sunday 9:00-9:30 hrs
Contacts: Rebecca Tulloch becky1861@gmail.com (Encampment & Registration questions)
Richard Smanski nco-richard@comcast.net (Battle Coordinator)
Kathryn Westburg knwkfw@yahoo.com (Civilian Contact)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/SteJc93K1XrVXWLU7
Camp Amenities: Flush Toilets on site. Camp sites are assigned on a first come first served bases.
Authenticity Notes: HRS safety and authenticity rules apply.
Invited Vehicles/Items: All WWII vehicles including tracked vehicles are welcome, weather conditions permitting; tracked vehicles may be limited to the gravel road and battle field. Smaller vehicles such as Jeeps, Motorcycles, Kubels & Lightweight Trucks may drive on the grassy areas. Boats and other period water crafts such rafts are also welcome on the Fox River, but should contact us first prior to bringing out. River depth is only 2-3 feet in the vicinity of the museum.
Restrictions on Minors: HRS Rules
Other restrictions: No digging, but camp fires are allowed in above pits and military stoves and grills. No firing of weapons in the encampment area in County Park by Forest Preserve Ordinance; but okay in the designated battlefield areas on museum property.
Motels: Accommodations available in nearby City of Elgin and St. Charles, Illinois: Hampton Inn, the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites and West Dundee's Marriott International-Courtyard & Towne Place Suites; and in St. Charles: Best Western, Country Inn & Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Geneva Motel, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Baker, and Super 8. Restaurants: There are eating establishments with in a very easy walk of the museum ranging in variety from hot dogs to pizza.
Sponsoring Unit(s): US10th Mtn LHDG and 3rd Feldgendarmerie
