Welcome to the Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club Website. We are one of the premier 3 rail 0 gauge railroad clubs in the Midwest. Our club offers it's members a model railroad experience second to none. Become a member and give your trains a run or attend one of our open houses with your family. Either way, you won't be disappointed.

To help with your holiday planning, we’ve listed our November and December 2026 Christmas Open Houses.

Our November Open House will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Members will begin running their Christmas trains, and the clubhouse will start to look festive. The details below will also apply to the November event.

Our club’s two December Christmas Open Houses will be held on Saturday, December 5, and Saturday, December 12, 2026, at our clubhouse. The clubhouse will be fully decorated for the Christmas season, and we’ll be running special Christmas trains, including the Polar Express and the North Pole Central. Best of all, Santa Claus will be there to hear Christmas wishes and pose for pictures. Bring your phone so you can take your own pictures. While you’re there, check out our newly remodeled retail shop. We have a nice selection of tracks, rolling stock, and accessories for purchase—all of which would make great Christmas gifts.

Here are the details:

The Open House will be on Saturday, December 5th and the 12th from 9:00 am until 3:00 PM.

Santa will be there from 11 am until 2 PM.

We are located at 1311 South Schoolhouse Road Unit 4, New Lenox, IL
Admission – $6.00 per person, $15.00 for the whole family.
Food and beverages are available for purchase, but the popcorn and parking are free.

For more information about our club check out our Facebook page at Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club.