Category: News
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August Meeting
The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Friday, August 21st. We’ll start gathering at 7:00 PM, with Show & Tell at 7:15 PM and the formal business meeting starting at 7:45 PM. Location: Hinsdale Covenant Church412 South Garfield StreetHinsdale IL 60521
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IRM Vintage Transportation Day
The CASG will be meeting up at the Illinois Railway Museum on Sunday, August 2nd for the IRM’s 35th Annual Vintage Transportation Extravaganza. Come join us, support the museum, see some cool cars, and ride a train or two! More information can be found at the Illinois Railway Museum’s website.
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July Meeting
The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Saturday, July 18th. This month we’re meeting at Chuck Hempfling’s home in Hawtorne Woods. Chuck hosts us every year and we are very much looking forward to the hot dogs! If you’re a prospective member and would like to join us, please use the Contact link at…
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East Troy Railroad Museum
The CASG will be visiting the East Troy Railroad Museum in East Troy, Wisconsin for their “Chicago Day” event on Saturday, July 11th. You can get more information about Chicago Day at the East Troy Railroad Museum website. See you there!
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Rochelle Trip
The CASG will be visiting Rochelle Railroad Park on June 27th. Come join us for a day watching the BNSF and Union Pacific trains at the crossing in Rochelle, Illinois. If you need more information, use the Contact form.
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June Meeting
The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Friday, June 19th. We’ll start gathering at 7:00 PM, with Show & Tell at 7:15 PM and the formal business meeting starting at 7:45 PM. Location: Hinsdale Covenant Church412 South Garfield StreetHinsdale IL 60521
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Museum Trip
The CASG will be visiting two museums on Saturday, June 13th. We’ll be meeting at the Monon Connection Museum in Monon, Indiana around 11 AM. After we explore & eat lunch, we’ll then head to the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson, Indiana. If you would like to join us, use the Contact form…
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South Shore Line
The CASG will be taking a day trip down the South Shore Line to Michigan City, Indiana. Come join us on May 22nd. We’ll be meeting up at Millennium Station and taking the 10:30 AM South Shore Line train, arriving at Michigan City at 11:56 AM. We’ll have lunch and look around Michigan City for…
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April Meeting
The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Saturday, April 18th. This month we’re meeting at Gary Wronkiewicz’s home in Palatine, where we will get to see Gary’s amazing S and HO train layouts! If you’re a prospective member and would like to join us, please use the Contact link at the bottom of this…
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Mad City Layout Tour
Check out this video by the LoveNesters, featuring the CASG layout at the Mad City Train Show. You can find us at the 26:32 mark, but be sure to check out all of the other incredible layouts as well!