The Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society is an independent non-profit corporation devoted to preserving, studying, and sharing information about the former Santa Fe Railway; from its rich history and fascinating operations, to its distinctive equipment and facilities.

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2025 Annual Convention
The CHICAGO LIMITED

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  • Click here to download a print & mail registration form.

UPDATE FOR SFRH&MS 2025 CHICAGO CONVENTION (Updated 9-May)

Extra-Fare TripsUpdate 9-May-2025.

  • Illinois Railway Museum, June 10 – 8 spots remaining.
  • Illinois Live Steamers & Joliet Tower, June 11 – Sold Out.
  • Pullman National Historic Park, June 13 – Sold out.
  • Friday & Saturday Arts & Culture trips have been cancelled.

Convention Registration – Last date for on-line & mail-in registration –May 15, 2025.  This is for the main convention activities in the hotel.  After May 15, please contact the convention chairman, Andrew Bobis (, (630)303-1470) via email or phone.  We need to keep the convention hotel updated on meal requirements, etc.

We will be able to handle a limited number of walk-in registrations.

One-Day Registrations – Single day registrations will be available for Friday June 13 & Saturday June 14.  Registration fee is $40 per day and is “walk-up” only (no online registration).  This registration includes clinics, vendor room, contest room and displays.  It does not include the Awards Banquet.

Operating Sessions on Area Model Railroads – There are a few spots available for operating sessions.  If you are interested, please contact Bob Denes at .

  • Evening June 10: Mitch Rosset’s ATSF Illinois Division – stand-by.
  • Evening June 11: Tom Thompson’s Santa Fe in Northern Arizona – 1 openings.
  • Sunday Afternoon June 15: Mike Ritschdorff’s N&W – 4 openings.

Merchandise Orders (shirts, mugs, etc.).  This cut-off date was April 25, but we may be able to accommodate some late requests.  Please contact the convention chairman directly with these requests.

Hotel ReservationsMay 28, 2025.  This is the last day to make hotel reservations at the convention group rate.  See the Convention & Mini meets page for hotel contact information.

Please see the Convention & Mini meets page for additional information on the above convention activities.

 

Information on Pacific Northwest and Winslow minimeets now available.  Plus, Jared Harper is hosting a minimeet in Athens, Georgia!  Find out more here.

The Society is pleased to announce its newest book: Santa Fe in Transition: A Pictorial History by Ira Silverman.  Click here to check it out! [3/10/2024]

The California State Railroad Museum and its Foundation are planning to restore AT&SF 1010, which helped pull the Death Valley Scotty Special!  Find out more here.

Rebuilding the Santa Fe has been fixed and new images added.  Thanks to new contributors!  Check it out. [1/28/2023]

 

NOTICE:  The members’ discount coupon information is available here.

 

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