Railroad Club of Chicago
All meetings/events take place in the City of Chicago (except where noted). Any additions, changes or corrections should be directed to William M. Shapotkin at TrainGG1@aol.com
This page was last updated: January 24, 2012
Jan 6 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced.
Dec 9 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Historical Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
"Fallen Flags and Early Disiels in Chicago," by Paul Rendak.
Dec 9 (Friday)
NRHS - Chicago Chapter meeting 8:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Lincoln Center (935 Maple Avenue -- two blocks south of the DownersGrove




(Main Street) Metra/BNSF station) in Downers Grove
Admission:
Free.
Program:
Roy Jackson, presenting his annual "Where Are We" quiz and slide show
Dec 16 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
"The South Shore Line in the 21st Century," by Richard Aaron.
Dec 23 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Dec 17 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Program:
Members-only annual Holiday Party.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
Dec 11 (Sunday)
Great American Train Show 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 
DuPage County Fairgrounds (2015 Manchester RD) in Wheaton.
Admission:
Adults: $7.00/Kids under age 12: FREE/PARKING: FREE!
Program:
HO, N, Lionel, O, G Scale, American Flyer, Hobby Tools, Die-cast

vehicles, train whistles, scenery items, Railroadiana, Slides, T-shirts, Videos,




Railroad Gift Items,Books, Photos, and MORE!!!
Jan 21 (Saturday)
Chicago Chapter-Pennsy RR Technical & Hist Society meeting 2:00-500 PM
Location: 
Pullman Visitor’s Center (11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Apr 21 (Saturday)
Chicago Chapter-Pennsy RR Technical & Hist Society meeting 2:00-500 PM
Location: 
Pullman Visitor’s Center (11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
July 21 (Saturday)
Chicago Chapter-Pennsy RR Technical & Hist Society meeting 2:00-500 PM
Location:
Pullman Visitor’s Center (11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Oct 20 (Saturday)
Chicago Chapter-Pennsy RR Technical & Hist Society meeting 2:00-500 PM
Location:
Pullman Visitor’s Center (11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Feb 3 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
"Busses in the Britsh Isles," by Bruce G. Moffat.
Mar 2 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Apr 6 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
May 4 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
June 1 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
July 6 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Aug 3 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Sept 7 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Oct 5 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Nov 2 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Dec 7 (Friday)
Omnibus Society of America meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
Swedish Covenant Hospital (2751 W. Winona Ave (Anderson Pavilion)).
Admission:
$4.00 for non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Jan 13 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Hist Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
"Milk Trains," by Dave Leider."
Feb 10 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Hist Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
Plans for a High Speed New York to Chicago Railroad - powerpoint presentation
Mar 9 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Historical Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
To be announced.
Apr 13 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Hist Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
To be announced.
June 8 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Hist Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
To be announced.
May 11 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Hist Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
To be announced.
Sept 14 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Hist Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
To be announced.
Oct 12 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Hist Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
To be announced.
Nov 9 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Historical Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
To be announced.
Dec 14 (Friday)
Railway & Locomotive Hist Society-Chicago Chapter meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
Free
Program:
To be announced.
Jan 20 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
"Twenty-Five Years of Toronto Transit," by David Phillips.
Feb 17 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
Plans for a High Speed New York to Chicago Railroad - powerpoint presentation
Mar 16 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Apr 20 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
May 18 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
June 15 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Sept 21 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Oct 19 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Nov 16 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Dec 21 (Friday)
The Railroad Club of Chicago meeting 7:30-10:00 PM
Location: 
The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington -- 3rd Floor). (S/E corner, Washington/Clark)
Admission:
$3.00 donation requested from non-members.
Program:
To be announced.
Jan 8 (Sunday)
Great American Train Show 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 
DuPage County Fairgrounds (2015 Manchester RD) in Wheaton.
Admission:
Adults: $7.00/Kids under age 12: FREE/PARKING: FREE!
Program:
HO, N, Lionel, O, G Scale, American Flyer, Hobby Tools, Die-cast

vehicles, train whistles, scenery items, Railroadiana, Slides, T-shirts, Videos,




Railroad Gift Items,Books, Photos, and MORE!!!
Feb 12 (Sunday)
Great American Train Show 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 
DuPage County Fairgrounds (2015 Manchester RD) in Wheaton.
Admission:
Adults: $7.00/Kids under age 12: FREE/PARKING: FREE!
Program:
HO, N, Lionel, O Scale, G Scale, American Flyer, Hobby Tools, Die-cast

vehicles, train whistles, scenery items, Railroadiana, Slides, T-shirts, Videos,




Railroad Gift Items,Books, Photos, and MORE!!!
Mar 11 (Sunday)
Great American Train Show 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 
DuPage County Fairgrounds (2015 Manchester RD) in Wheaton.
Admission:
Adults: $7.00/Kids under age 12: FREE/PARKING: FREE!
Program:
HO, N Scale, Lionel, O Scale, G Scale, American Flyer, Hobby Tools, Die-cast

vehicles, train whistles, scenery items, Railroadiana, Slides, T-shirts, Videos,




Railroad Gift Items,Books, Photos, and MORE!!!
Jan 21 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Programs:
1st Program will be given by Ludwig Scheurle. He will show home movies he took of the 

Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad between 1956-58.




2nd program will be given by Charles Damaske. The slide show will show scenes of the Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee in Wisconsin ending up with scenes in Illinois.



* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
Feb 18 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
"Bicentennial Year 1976," By Russell Schultz.




During 1976 Russ visited varies trolley lines in the United States and Canada. He covers




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
Mar 17 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
Apr 21 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
May 19 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
June 16 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
July 21 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
Aug 18 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
Sept 15 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
Oct 20 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
Nov 17 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
Dec 15 (Saturday)
The Milw Electric Rwy & Transit Historical Society meeting 7:30-10:00 PM *
Location: 
Bank One Cudahy, (4702 S. Packard Ave - located on southeast corner of Packard and Layton Aves about 5 miles east of the I-94 Layton Exit) in Cudahy, WI.
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.




* Doors (located on east side of building) open at 7:00PM.
Jan 28 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Jan 25 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Jan 24 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Apr 27 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
May 25 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
June 22 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Sept 28 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Oct 26 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Nov 23 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Dec 28 (Friday)
Central Electric Railfans' Association meeting 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: 
University Center (525 S. State St -- 2nd Floor).
Admission:
Free.
Program:
To be announced.
Jan 11 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
"Chicago-Danville, IL on the Chicago & Eastern Illinois," by William Shapotkin.
Feb 8 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced
Mar 7 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced
Apr 11 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced
June 13 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced
May 9 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced
July 11 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced
Aug 8 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced
Sept 12 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced
Oct 10 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced
Nov 14 (Wedneday)
Twentieth Century Railroad Club meeting 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: 
Electricians Union Hall (600 W. Washington Blvd)
Admission:
$3.00 for non-members.
Program:
Program to be announced