Chicago Railroad Show (CRS) 2026

Maintenance of Way Tools & Equipment Showcase

OEM Partner Booths
Featuring New Products

See Products in Use &
Test Them on the Track Panel

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

Food &
Beverage

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.

Chicago Railroad Show

Cubs Rooftop Experience

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