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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SFRH&MS Chicago Convention Updates – April 15, 2025

Merchandise orders (shirts, mugs, caps, etc.) must be received by April 25 to be available at the convention.  See the Convention & Minimeet web page for pictures of merchandise.

Extra-fare trips23 spots remain for the Pullman National Historic Park trip.  Departure time for all the weekday extra-fare trips will be 8 am or later.  More precise times will be posted later.

Chicago Railfan opportunities – Information has been posted for self-guided railfanning in the Chicago area.  See the Convention web page for details.

Operating Sessions on local model railroads – Operating sessions are planned on several local layouts.  If you would like to participate, sign up by April 30.  See the Convention web page for additional information & sign-up instructions.

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See the “Convention & Mini-meets” page (here) for additional information about the convention.

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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