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This web-page contains a listing of Railroad and Modeling events that may be of interest to RR enthusiasts in the Chicago-land area. Please   CONTACT US   if you have an event to list or find an error in a listing. This page is solely maintained as a courtesy to the modeling community and only updated occasionally, so it is best to contact the particular event of interest for the latest information. Most information is received from 3rd parties, so we cannot warrant the accuracy of any listings other than NMRA events.

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Date

Event Information & site link if available

May 27, 28 & 29

IRM Logo
 
IRM Memorial Day Weekend

Expanded operations of all equipment.
Active duty military personnel & their family's admitted free.
Military ID required.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

June 3 & 4

IRM Logo
 
Railway Post Office Days

Learn about RPO operations on the Railroads.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

June 10, 2023


Franklin Park Railroad Daze

Near the tower B-12

https://www.villageoffranklinpark.com/events/railroaddaze/ 
for more information about this event.

June 10

IRM Logo
 
50's Days

Celebrate the 50's with music, costumes & equipment for the 1950's.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

6/17/23
9:00 am to 5pm

6/18/2023
10:00 am to 3pm

WAMR 33rd Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Show

Waupaca Recreation Center
401 School Street, Waupaca, WI

FREE ADMISSION!
Many layouts/vendors/swap tables.
Contact Roger Hildebrandt
7693 Evergreen Dr. E, Waupaca, WI 54981
715-258-8218

June 18

IRM Logo
 
Father's Day

Celebrate Father's Day at the IRM.
Dads are admitted free with one paying child or adult.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

July 1, 2, 3 & 4

IRM Logo
 
4th of July Weekend

Celebrate IRM's 70th anniversary.
See a parade of 70 pieces of trolley equipment
Extra train operations Sunday thru Tuesday.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

July 15, 16, 17 & 18

IRM Logo
 
Day Out with Thomas® & Percy

Special Fare Days.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

7/16/23 and
9/24/23

RR Swap meet

New Berlin, WI

7/28-29, 2023


St. Louis RPM Meet

Collinsville, IL

https://www.stlrpm.com/ 
for more information about this event.

August 6

IRM Logo
 
Vintage Transport Extravaganza

A large display of vintage cars and trucks.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

August 11, 12, & 13

IRM Logo
 
Diesel Days

A large display of diesel equipment.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

8/20/2023
thru
8/26/2023


The 2023 NMRA National Convention
The Texas Express

Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051

https://www.2023texasexpress.com/ 
for more information about this event.

Sept 1, 2, 3 & 4

IRM Logo
 
Labor Day Weekend

Expanded Operations and times.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

Sept 9

IRM Logo
 
Scout Day

Boy & Girl Scouts participate in various ceremonies.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

Sept 16 & 17

IRM Logo
 
Non-Stop Operations

10 am Saturday thru 6 pm Sunday - including through the night.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

9/17/2023
1:30pm to 4pm

FVD Logo
 
Fox Valley Division Meet

Join us for this "hybrid" - in-person and
on-line virtual Meeting.
Please see our website timetable for details.

http://www.foxvalleydivision.org/ 
for more information about this event.

Sept 30

IRM Logo
 
Bus Day

Trolley and motor bus operations.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

October 7 & 8

IRM Logo
 
Steam into Fall

Steam operations through the weekend.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

10/15/2023
1:30pm to 4pm

FVD Logo
 
Fox Valley Division Meet

Join us for this "hybrid" - in-person and
on-line virtual Meeting.
Please see our website timetable for details.

http://www.foxvalleydivision.org/ 
for more information about this event.

10/27/2023
thru
10/28/2023


Chicago Area Naperville RPM

Save the Date!
Details will be forthcoming

11/3
thru
11/5/2023


S Scale Fest

Georgio's Quality Inn and Suites Conference Center
Orland Park, IL

https://www.nasg.org/Events/FallSFest.php 
for more information about this event.

11/18/2023


CID Danville Train Show
Hendricks County Fair Grounds

Danville Event Flyer 
for more information about this event.

11/19/2023
1:30pm to 4pm

FVD Logo
 
Fox Valley Division Meet

Join us for this "hybrid" - in-person and
on-line virtual Meeting.
Please see our website timetable for details.

http://www.foxvalleydivision.org/ 
for more information about this event.

Nov 24, 25 & 26
Dec 2, 3, 9 & 10
Dec 16 & 17

IRM Logo
 
Happy Holiday Railway

Santa Rides, treats & gifts.
Tickets available after August 1st.

https://www.irm.org/ 
for more information about this event.

12/17/2023
1:30pm to 4pm

FVD Logo
 
Fox Valley Division Meet

Join us for this "hybrid" - in-person and
on-line virtual Meeting.
Please see our website timetable for details.

http://www.foxvalleydivision.org/ 
for more information about this event.

1/21/2024
1:30pm to 4pm

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Fox Valley Division Meet

Join us for this "hybrid" - in-person and
on-line virtual Meeting.
Please see our website timetable for details.

http://www.foxvalleydivision.org/ 
for more information about this event.

2/18/2024
1:30pm to 4pm

FVD Logo
 
Fox Valley Division Meet

Join us for this "hybrid" - in-person and
on-line virtual Meeting.
Please see our website timetable for details.

http://www.foxvalleydivision.org/ 
for more information about this event.

3/17/2024
1:30pm to 4pm

FVD Logo
 
Fox Valley Division Meet

Join us for this "hybrid" - in-person and
on-line virtual Meeting.
Please see our website timetable for details.

http://www.foxvalleydivision.org/ 
for more information about this event.

4/21/2024
1:30pm to 4pm

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Fox Valley Division Meet and Annual Business Meeting

Join us for this "hybrid" - in-person and
on-line virtual Meeting.
Please see our website timetable for details.

http://www.foxvalleydivision.org/ 
for more information about this event.

5/19/2024
1:30pm to 4pm

FVD Logo
 
Fox Valley Division Meet

Join us for this "hybrid" - in-person and
on-line virtual Meeting.
Please see our website timetable for details.

http://www.foxvalleydivision.org/ 
for more information about this event.

 

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