Railroad Prototype Modelers Conference – RPM Chicagoland 2023
October 27-28, 2023, Naperville, IL
RPM Conference - Naperville 2023
Welcome
Welcome to the RPM Conference website.
RPM Chicagoland returns in 2023, in conjunction with the Fox Valley Division NMRA.
We will keep this site updated with the latest RPM event news and hold an archive of past RPM related handouts and presentation files.
Contact Us
2019 Event Updates
We have updates! We're a little over a month away from the event, and the early registration deadline is approaching next week. Please register, if you haven't, before the price increase. RPM After Party Lombard Hobbies will once again be our gracious hosts for the...
Hotel Block Open for Reservations
We have posted the link for online hotel reservations at the Hotel link above. Staying right at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center is convenient, and one of the best deals in the area at $99 per night. Be sure to ask for the RPM 2019 rate, or book via the online...
2018 Event Photos
Several attendees have posted their 2018 event photos, including this photo of a couple happy humans by Eric Hansmann, and we've added links to our Past Event Photos page here: Past Event Photos We were also lucky enough to have official RPM Chicagoland photographer...
2018 Program and Presentation Links
The 2018 Attendee Program has been posted on the schedule page. Here is the direct link: 2018 Digital Program We thank those presenters who have allowed us to post or link to their information.
Chris Vanko on Freight Car Weathering
Chris Vanko's excellent clinic on weathering needs to be viewed in color instead of black and white handouts. As promised, his full color presentation is being posted as a PDF: Chris Vanko's Weathering Clinic PDF Thanks go to Chris, not only for presenting, but for...
Friends of the Freight Car Panel Discussion
This week we'll be adding links to photos of the event, a digital copy of the attendee program, and presentation handouts which we have permission from the authors to provide digitally. However, an online discussion kicked off at RealSTMFC about the history of resin...
Building a 6-3 Heavyweight Sleeper with John Greene
John Greene will be hosting a hand-on clinic this year. Pre-registration is necessary, and attendees can sign up at the registration table. The cost is $15 payable to John at the clinic. Per John: Bethlehem Car Works will supply kits, glue and sanding boards. Modeler...
Hotel Room Block Update
The hotel has just informed me that they were able to add 9 more rooms (double beds only) to the RPM block. I know several people have been asking if more rooms could be made available. These are first come first served, and you can contact the hotel directly at...