The Monon Connection Museum and Whistle Stop Restaraunt,

 located 1 ½ miles north of Monon,IN. on Hwy. 421, offers a world class

collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the railroads bygone era.

Museum exhibits include an exquisite display of dining car china and silver,

hundreds of hand-held lanterns, some dating back to pre Civil War,

dozens of immaculately restored brass steam locomotive bells and whistles,

a completely furnished, full size replica of an Illinois Central depot, plus

numerous other authentic pieces that will enable visitors of all ages to relive

a time when the railroad was the king of the transportation industry.

            The Whistle Stop Restaurant, which is adjacent to the museum,

offers a full service menu that includes a variety of sandwiches and dinner

entree’s , homemade pies, top quality hand-dipped and soft-serve ice cream,

all served in a comfortable and theme related dining room, or on the outside

dining patio under an  intricately designed steel gazebo.

            The Museum and Restaurant also available for private groups and

tours and may be reserved by calling 219-253-4101