News

You’ll find all of our upcoming meetings, operating sessions, and other events on this page. If you’re not currently a member and would like to attend one of our events, please use the Contact link at the bottom of the page to get in touch with us.

  • East Troy Railfan Day

    East Troy Railfan Day

    The CASG will be visiting the East Troy Railroad Museum in East Troy, Wisconsin for their annual Railfan Day on Saturday, August 23rd. You can get more information about Railfan Day at the East Troy Railroad Museum website. See you there!


  • August Meeting

    August Meeting

    The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Friday, August 15th. 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 Church
    412 South Garfield Street
    Hinsdale IL 60521


  • IRM Vintage Transportation Day

    IRM Vintage Transportation Day

    The CASG will be meeting up at the Illinois Railway Museum on Sunday, August 3rd for the IRM’s 34th 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.


  • July Operating Session

    July Operating Session

    The next operating session for the club’s modular layout will be Saturday, July 26th from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Not only may you bring your own trains, but the club’s collection of locomotives and rolling stock will be available to run.

    Come see what is happening with a different combination of modules!

    Please check your email for the address & any last minute updates. If you’re a prospective member and would like to come see the layout, use our Contact page to get in touch.


  • July Meeting

    July Meeting

    The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Saturday, July 19th. 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 the bottom of this page & we’ll send you the address.


  • Rochelle Trip

    Rochelle Trip

    The CASG will be visiting Rochelle Railroad Park on July 12th. 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.


  • June Operating Session

    June Operating Session

    The next operating session for the club’s modular layout will be Saturday, June 21st from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Not only may you bring your own trains, but the club’s collection of locomotives and rolling stock will be available to run.

    Come see what is happening with a different combination of modules!

    Please check your email for the address & any last minute updates. If you’re a prospective member and would like to come see the layout, use our Contact page to get in touch.


  • June Meeting

    June Meeting

    The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Friday, June 20th. 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 Church
    412 South Garfield Street
    Hinsdale IL 60521


  • Museum Trip

    Museum Trip

    The CASG will be visiting two museums on Saturday, June 7th. We’ll be meeting at the Monon Connection Museum in Monon, Indiana around 10 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 and we’ll make sure you can meet up with us!


  • May Meeting

    May Meeting

    The CASG will have its monthly meeting on May 16th. 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 Church
    412 South Garfield Street
    Hinsdale IL 60521