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The Central Electric Railfans' Association is one of the nation's premier railfan organizations, hosting regular programs and events about electric railroading (both past and present). CERA also publishes books like none other about the history and operations of our great rail history. Help support CERA by becoming a member today!

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Our next program...

Bill Hoffman's Unedited Movies of the Chicago Rapid Transit Lines in the 1940s and 1950s
Presented by Jeff Wien and the Wien-Criss Archive

June's membership meeting will consist of digitized 8mm films taken by the late Bill Hoffman during the 40s and 50s on the Chicago "L". These films will be shown in an unedited format rather than as an organized program. The audience will be encouraged to participate in the program by calling out the locations as they appear on the screen. This will give the viewers a chance to participate in the program in a similar manner that has been developed on the CERA Members Blog. Come join us for what promises to be a fun evening.

Get more details in Calendar.

Friday, June 28, 2013
1900 hrs / 7:00pm
University Center (Map)

Admission is free.

 

Save the dates for...

CERA's 75th Anniversary Celebration

3 Fan Trips

Museums, A Banquet and Program, plus a Special Publication

September 20, 21, 22, 2013
Tickets are ON SALE NOW!