CHICAGO CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY

OAK PARK, IL

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The Chicago Chapter National Railway is a local chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of railway history. The Chicago Chapter was established in 1977 and is based in Oak Park, Illinois. The chapter is responsible for the preservation, restoration, and operation of vintage railway equipment.

The chapter's mission is to preserve and promote the history and significance of railway transportation. The Chicago Chapter is committed to the education of the public regarding the history of railway transport, to the preservation of railroad artifacts and documents, to the restoration and operation of historical railway equipment, and to the recreation of the railway experience.

The chapter owns and operates a fleet of vintage railway equipment. The fleet is composed of locomotives, passenger cars, and freight cars, as well as ancillary equipment such as snowplows, cabooses, and flatcars. The equipment is used for excursion rides, educational programs, special events, and film productions.

The Chicago Chapter also offers educational programs that focus on the history of the railway industry, the equipment that is used to operate railways, and the restoration and preservation of vintage railway equipment. The chapter also hosts an annual Railroad Festival, which includes railroad exhibits, displays, and presentations, as well as train rides and activities.

The Chicago Chapter National Railway is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of railways and the experience of railway travel. The chapter's commitment to the preservation and education of the public about the railway is invaluable to the community.

CHICAGO CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in OAK PARK IL. US MID #8401700680

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

7-26-23, Metra/Amtrak trackage The tracks across the South Branch of the Chicago River used to carry Pennsylvania Railroad varnish in and out of Union Station. Just past the bridge was the very busy 21st St. crossing.

Contact CHICAGO CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY

telephone: 7085791905

CHICAGO CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY
PO BOX 53
OAK PARK
IL
60303-0053

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MID #	8401700680
Name	CHICAGO CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY
Alternate Name
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	363352495
NTEECC	A82
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INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	41.888707, -87.796879
CODES	FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 031 US Census Tract: 812301 US Census Block: 3006