Chicago, Illinois

Welcome to the
20th Century Railroad Club!






Our Next Meeting: Bill Molony - President: Blackhawk Chapter, NRHS - The Illinois Central Railroad during the Civil War. - Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 7:00 pm

SPECIAL CHARTERED CTA TOUR - Oct. 6 - Don't Miss it!

Trip 12-H: Washington DC by Private Varnish - Deadline has been extended to June 4. Don't miss this unique trip!

Trip 13-A: Train to Hawaii


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Our 2012 Trips!

Each pdf file contains trip catalog page, order form, what you need to know, and travel protection description.
Curious? Click on any trip below.

Trip 12-D: Made in Michigan

4 Days: May 16 - 19

Trip 12-E: Memphis Kings & Civil War Generals

5 Days: June 1 - 5

Trip 12-F: Monticello Railway Museum

Sat., June 16

Trip 12-G: Galesburg Railroad Days

Sat., June 23

Trip 12-H: Washington DC by Private Varnish

6 Days: July 1 - 6

Trip 12-I: Colorado Rockies by Rail

8 Days: July 14 - 21

Trip 12-J: East Troy Trolley Museum and Lunch

Sat., July 21

Trip 12-K: Anchors Aweigh

11 Days: September 5 - 15

Trip 12-L: Once Around The Lake

5 Days: September 15 - 19

Trip 12-M: West Virginia Mountain Railroading

7 Days: October 9 - 15

Trip 12-N: Fall in Alton IL

2 Days: October 13 - 14

Trip 12-O: Indiana Home Run (Hesston Steam Museum)

Sun., October 21

Trip 12-P: Chartered CTA Tour

Sat., Oct 6

Trip 12-Q: Springfield Lincoln Museum

Sat., November 3

Trip 12-R: Glenwood Springs Getaway

6 Days: December 26 - 31

Trip 12-S: Rail and Sail American Queen

6 Days: October 18 - 23

Trip 12-T: Holiday Private Varnish to S.E. Michigan

3 Days: December 7 - 9

Trip 13-A Train To Hawaii

20 Days: March 6 - 25, 2013



Club Membership Form

Mailing Address:

PO Box 247, Arlington Heights IL 60006
312-829-4500

Our meeting location is held in the auditorium of the Electricians Union Hall at 600 W. Washington Blvd in downtown Chicago. This building is near the Ogilvie Transportation Center, Chicago Union Station, and the CTA Green Line station at Clinton and Lake streets. Free parking is available in the lot on the northeast corner of Washington Blvd and Jefferson St. The door opens at 7:00 p.m. Soft drinks and snacks are available from vending machines.  NOTE: should a meeting be cancelled, we'll post a note on the website and a message on our phone number 312-829-4500.