The Rock River Valley Division NMRA

07/21/2026

07/17/2026

Our own David Conrad was recently featured in The Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette for his excellent 3D printing services Toys in the Attic Inc.

07/09/2026

Saturday July 11 in Whitewater, WI is an auction containing a large amount of antique trains and collectables:

Note: Fantastic, long-time train collection along with a lg. qty. of other collectibles including toys, sports memorabilia. Brian once owned the Antique Train Store in Appleton, WI and annually attended the National Train Convention.

Train/Railroad Related: Huge Qty. of Complete Train Sets & Individual Cars inc. Lionel, Marx, American Flyer & More with Majority in Original Boxes, Conductor Hats, Signs, Baltimore & Ohio RR China, Old RR Programs – RR Express, AmTrack Booklets & Adv. Items, GE Locomotive Metal ID Tags, RR Lanterns & Related Enamelware, and Much Much More.

More info and pictures:

Badger State Auction, Bob Johnson auctioneer, is a full service auction company that is fully insured and provides prompt dependable service. We specialize in selling homes, lakefront properties, commercial real estate and farm land. Real estate, estate, farm, business liquidations, fund raisers and...

06/23/2026

Tomorrow June 24, the Durand Library will host a presentation on the railroad in Illinois and its effect on the economy, society and culture. Mike Matejka presents a free program “What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind”

06/08/2026

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Big Boy No. 4014 is coming to West Chicago!

From June 2–4, community members will have the opportunity to see Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, as it makes a stop in West Chicago during its 2026 tour.

West Chicago Community High School will be offering event parking on campus, with proceeds benefiting the WCCHS Student Council. Food trucks will also be available on-site.

Please review the parking map and schedule in the flyer below!

For complete event details, schedules, and visitor information, visit: https://westchicago.org/big-boy/

06/03/2026