Founded in 1973, The Chicago and North Western Historical Society was organized by a number of Midwestern railfans led by Joseph Follmar. The not-for-profit group has swelled to over 3,000 members since its inception, and many additional non-members read the society's magazine, North Western Lines.
The Society's purpose is to preserve the history and memory of the Chicago and North Western Railway and its predecessors, through the publication of a quarterly magazine, the preservation of several thousand pieces of railroad paraphenelia, and an Annual Meet, usually held in mid-May.
Although the CNW was purchased by Union Pacific in 1995, many of the operations on the ex-CNW lines are still very similar, and there are still a number of CNW engines that have not yet been repainted into Union Pacific colors. For that reason, the Society also covers current happenings on the UP involving former CNW equipment, trackage, operating plans, and employees.
Read more about Chicago And North Western Historical Society: Annual Meets, North Western Lines, Home Page
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