The Autopian

I’ve Become Obsessed With Model Trains, And It’s Already More Expensive Than Some Car Repairs Are

I'm taking my love for trains to the small scale. I am building a train set on a table, and it's already more expensive than ...
Trains

Hobbyshop Window for October 15th 2026

Learn more about the latest products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices for the week ending October 15th 2026.
Daily Herald

Metra unveils $9B draft plan for 15-minute train service and regional rail network

Metra trains every 15 minutes. Frequent service to O’Hare. And more connections between suburbs. It’s possible, say Metra ...
Ever After in the Woods

8 Old-School Illinois Hobby Shops Where Trains And Kits Still Line The Shelves

Somewhere in Illinois right now, a little engine is chugging around a tiny track while a kid presses their nose against the ...
WBEZ

The Rundown: Metra’s plan to offer more frequent trains

Metra’s long-term plan would offer crosstown service and trains every 15-30 minutes As my colleague David Struett reports, ...
WGN-TV

Commuters face extensive delays after operational incident halts inbound Metra BNSF trains

Justin Ishbia, minority owner of the White Sox who is set to take over controlling interest of the franchise from current owner Jerry Reinsdorf as early as 2029 and no later than 2034, addressed the ...