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.

  • South Shore Line

    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 a bit, then head back on the 2:22 PM train. It is scheduled to arrive at Millennium Station at 3:43 PM.


  • April Meeting

    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 page & we’ll send you the address.


  • Mad City Layout Tour

    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!


  • The All American Railroad Show

    The All American Railroad Show

    Come see the CASG’s modular layout at the All American Railroad Show in La Grange, Illinois – and check out plenty of other layouts, too! The show runs from 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, March 28th, 2025. You can find out more information about the show on their website.


  • Rock River Valley Train Show

    Rock River Valley Train Show

    The CASG will be bringing our layout to the NMRA’s Rock River Valley Division train show in Machesney Park, Illinois – right outside of Rockford. You can find us there on March 21st & 22nd. All the details about the show are available here: https://rrvd-nmra.com/show/


  • Mad City Show

    Mad City Show

    The CASG will have our modular layout at the Mad City Model Railroad Show on February 21st & 22nd. Please check their website for all of the details about the show! We will be running S scale, hi-rail, and classic American Flyer tinplate all weekend!


  • February Operating Session

    February Operating Session

    The next operating session for the club’s modular layout will be Sunday, February 15th 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.

    Toward the end of the day, we will be breaking down the modular layout for transportation to the Mad City Model Railroad Show.

    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.


  • January Meeting

    January Meeting

    The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Friday, January 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


  • December Meeting

    December Meeting

    The CASG will have its monthly meeting on Friday, December 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


  • November Meeting

    November Meeting

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