INTERURBAN HISTORY
The Central Electric Railfans Association hosts a presentation on “Chicago & Interurban Traction” March 28. The program, which features the line that ran from the Englewood “L” to south suburban Crete, starts at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference center at 525 S. State St. Visit www.cera-chicago.org.
RACING SCHOOL
North Suburban Sports Car Club will sponsor its 48th annual Indoor Racing School March 29 at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, The free school, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., offers instruction in high-speed autocross, wheel-to-wheel road racing and race staff positions. The school will be followed by track touring on Autobahn’s North course. Contact Lynn Serra at lynnellynserra@att.net or 815-943-5661.
MODEL TRAIN SHOW
The 27th annual All American Railroad Show, sponsored by the DuPage Division of the National Model Railroad Association and Lyons Township High School, is set for March 29 at the north campus fieldhouse at Brainard and Cossitt Avenues in La Grange. The show, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, features operating model trains of all sizes and eras. Admission is $3 with children younger than 5 free. Contact Patrick Golden at 708-482-8225 or pggolden@aol.com.
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