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.

  • October Meeting

    October Meeting

    The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Saturday, October 25th. This month we’re meeting at Dale Sutor’s home in Lisle, where we will get to see Dale’s excellent S Scale layout!

    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.


  • October Operating Session

    October Operating Session

    The next operating session for the club’s modular layout will be Saturday, September 27th 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.


  • Monticello Railroad Days

    Monticello Railroad Days

    The CASG will be visiting the Monticello Railway Museum in Monticello, Illinois for their annual Railroad Days event. We’re planning to arrive around 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 20th and enjoy a day of full-size trains. The museum pulls out all the stops for this event – be sure to come check it out!


  • September Meeting

    September Meeting

    The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Friday, September 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 Church
    412 South Garfield Street
    Hinsdale IL 60521


  • 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.