The wagon was verified by Guinness World Records as the world's largest covered wagon at the time of its completion.
It is built to a scale roughly 18 times larger than an original 19th-century prairie schooner.
The wooden statue of Abraham Lincoln inside the wagon stands 12 feet tall.
The wagon was moved to its current location on 5th Street in 2007 to better accommodate tourism traffic along Route 66.
The 2016 restoration project involved replacing the original wood, which had suffered from severe weather damage and rot.
The World's Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon is a Guinness World Record-holding roadside attraction located in Lincoln, Illinois. The structure stands 24 feet tall, measures 40 feet in length, and weighs approximately 5 tons. It was originally constructed in 2001 and underwent a major restoration in 2016 to repair structural decay. The wagon honors Abraham Lincoln, who lived in the area and earned the 'Railsplitter' nickname. It features a life-sized wooden figure of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside, reading a book. The site serves as a prominent landmark along the historical Route 66 corridor.
Stand directly in front of the wagon wheels to capture the full scale of the structure against the sky.
Combine this visit with a tour of the nearby Lincoln Heritage Museum to contextualize the local history.
Visit during daylight hours, as the site is an outdoor installation without integrated lighting.
The area is paved, but visitors should be mindful of traffic on 5th Street when maneuvering for photos.
Do not attempt to climb onto the wagon structure, as it is a fragile historical display.
