Fox Valley Division, Midwest Region, NMRA

08/15/2026

https://apple.news/AAZNDK5DzRyGpilOEaBOg_w

More than $600 million in federal funding announced Friday could open up a 47-acre parcel that Ishbia has considered for a potential Sox stadium, sources said.

08/12/2026

https://chi.streetsblog.org/2026/08/11/idot-says-metras-rockford-extension-is-still-on-schedule-for-a-late-2027-debut

But the commuter railroad's executive director is doubtful that it will be possible to meet that deadline.

07/11/2026

Many thanks to the folks at both Des Plaines Hobbies and Rapido Trains for their joint effort ‘After Hours’ New Products Introduction & Demonstration, 7-9pm on Thursday evening, July 9th, 2026!!

https://rapidotrains.com/product-delivery-schedule?srsltid=AfmBOoq28uhkfa8RbzvD9DBfAxn6wfz6jf6kWSTqgRTx6nyFk7NgF-_9

07/11/2026

https://apple.news/Ac_Ek9lAyQe6E7XgGOfcMrA

When there was no room on the ground, towns in the Wupper Valley looked to the skies and built a suspension railway that became a source of pride and connection

06/28/2026

05/16/2026

Well, talk about your “(un?)identified flying sewage storm”!

THIS was thoroughly PREVENTABLE — SOOOOOO many questions on How/Why could/did it have to happen, starting with:

•Where are the crossing gates?
•With that crossing being UNgated, how/why is the RR Speed Limit so high?
•How did that clown behind the wheel of the truck NOT SEE OR HEAR that train approaching when, clearly, the serendipitous videographer could & did(!)…?

Thanks to Kate Dart for the RR News 📰 tip!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/174c2HyGH5/?mibextid=wwXIfr

05/08/2026

https://apple.news/ARUfQw21oSpuQK0mXgi9WUw

If a subway would work anywhere in modern Los Angeles, conventional wisdom said, it was along Wilshire Boulevard.

05/05/2026

(Flyer for) This year’s upcoming outdoor summer event!
Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

04/07/2026

Club members and fans - make note of this event. A good opportunity to support a good group.