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
- Click here to download a print & mail registration form.
UPDATE FOR SFRH&MS 2025 CHICAGO CONVENTION (Updated 9-May)
Extra-Fare Trips – Update 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 Reservations – May 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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