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Maintenance of Way Tools & Equipment Showcase

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OEM Partner Booths 

Featuring New Products

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See Products in Use &

Test Them on the Track Panel

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Chicago Cubs Rooftop Event 

at Wrigley

Chicago Railroad Show (CRS) 2026

The Chicago Railroad Show (CRS) is a private, invitation-only, two-day outdoor event hosted by Industry-Railway Suppliers. Returning for its fourth year, CRS offers attendees the unique opportunity to explore and get hands-on with the latest maintenance-of-way tools and equipment, showcased by our trusted OEM partners, in a real-world, curated setting.


If you would like to attend CRS 2026, please register below. 

Registration contacts will be verified prior to the event.
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What to Expect at CRS

Maintenance-of-Way Tools and Equipment
Explore a wide range of new and time-tested MOW products from leading manufacturers in an intimate setting.
Outdoor Exhibitor Showcase
Browse exhibitor booths under the tent, and get hands-on with tools and equipment on the full track panel or throughout the outdoor exhibit area.
Chicago-Inspired Meals
Breakfast refreshments provided each day along with lunch drawing inspiration from Chicago’s culinary scene. (Menu details TBA)
Live Product Demonstrations


Experience tools and equipment in action during demos from our manufacturing partners all day, or test them for yourself on our full railroad track panel.
Guided Warehouse Tours
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Industry Railway’s 90,000 sq. ft. warehouse and see operations and inventory up close.
Raffles
Multiple prizes will be drawn each day.

Chicago Cubs Rooftop Experience

To conclude the show, CRS attendees are invited to join us on Friday, May 1 for a complimentary Cubs Rooftop Experience for the 1:20 PM Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game at Wrigley Field.


This all-inclusive event takes place from the Wrigleyville rooftops, delivering a classic Chicago experience with unbeatable views of Wrigley Field and the city skyline.

Cubs Rooftop tickets are limited to the first 50 CRS 2026 registered attendees. Select the Cubs 'Add-On' during registration to reserve your spot.

Rooftop Experience Includes:

Cubs Game Ticket

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Food &

Beverage

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Shuttle 

to & from Wrigley Field 

Cubs Game Shuttle Schedule:

11:00 AM: Shuttle bus pickup at Westin Chicago/Lombard and Holiday Inn Chicago/Oakbrook hotels

  • Destination: Drop-off at Wrigley Field Rooftop in Chicago


4:45 PM: Return shuttle to pickup from Wrigleyville

  • Destination: Drop-off at Westin Chicago/Lombard and Holiday Inn Chicago/Oakbrook

Registration

The 2026 Chicago Railroad Show and Cubs Rooftop event are invitation-only and free of charge. All attendees must register in advance and have received an invitation. Registration contacts will be verified prior to the show, including for the Cubs Rooftop Experience.
Cubs Rooftop tickets are limited to the first 50 CRS 2026 registered attendees. Select the Cubs 'Add-On' at checkout during registration to reserve your spot.
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Event Details

Date & Location

Chicago Railroad Show

Wednesday, April 29 – 

Thursday, April 30, 2026


Industry-Railway Suppliers

577 W Lamont Road

Elmhurst, IL 60126


Cubs Game Event

Friday, May 1, 2026

Shuttle pickup from hotels ➡️

Questions

Contact Kelly Gehr at kgehr@industryrailway.com

Recommended Hotels

Westin Chicago/Lombard 

Shuttle pickup location for Cubs Game
70 Yorktown Shopping Center

Lombard, IL 60148


Holiday Inn Chicago/Oakbrook

Shuttle pickup location for Cubs Game
17 W 350 W 22nd Street

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

CRS 2026 Exhibiting OEM Partners

Abloy Lock
Ajax Tools
Aldon
Atlantic Track and Turnout
Chicago Jack
Enerpac
J. Lanfranco Fasteners
Milwaukee Tool
Norton Abrasives
Pandrol
Postalloy Hardface Technologies
Rosenqvist Rail
Swingmaster
Tamco Tools and Steel
Willamette Valley Company
Industry-Railway Suppliers

2026 Show Schedule

April 29

CRS Day 1

8:00 AM: CRS 2026 opens; morning refreshments served

8:45 AM: J. Lanfranco Fasteners

9:30 AM: Chicago Jack

10:15 AM: Swingmaster

11:00 AM: Enerpac

Lunch is served

1:00 PM: Pandrol

1:45 PM: Norton Abrasives

2:30 PM: Abloy Lock



April 30

CRS Day 2

8:00 AM: CRS 2026 opens; morning refreshments served

8:45 AM: Milwaukee Tool

9:30 AM: Tamco

10:15 AM: Ajax

11:00 AM: Atlantic Track

Lunch is served

1:00 PM: Postalloy 

1:45 PM: Willamette Valley

2:30 PM: Aldon



May 1

Cubs Game

Transportation to Wrigley Field

11:30 AM:

Shuttle bus pickup in front of both hotels (Westin and Holiday Inn)

  • Destination: Wrigley Field Rooftop

1:20 PM:

Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

5:30 PM: 

Shuttle pickup at Wrigley Field Rooftop

  • Destination: Westin and Holiday Inn hotels

Previous Chicago Railroad Shows

Date & Location

Chicago Railroad Show

Wednesday, April 29 – 

Thursday, April 30, 2026


Industry-Railway Suppliers

577 W Lamont Road

Elmhurst, IL 60126


Cubs Game Event

Friday, May 1, 2026

Shuttles pickup from hotels ➡️

Questions

Contact Kelly Gehr at kgehr@industryrailway.com

Recommended Hotels

Westin Chicago/Lombard 

Shuttle pickup location for Cubs Game
70 Yorktown Shopping Center

Lombard, IL 60148


Holiday Inn Chicago/Oakbrook

Shuttle pickup location for Cubs Game
17 W 350 W 22nd Street

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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