Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Historical Society ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ceihs.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://ceihs.org/) - Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Historical Society The Chicago & Eastern Railroad Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the C&EI Railroad. BECOME A MEMBER Legacy of the C&EI Railroad Historical Society Welcome to the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Historical Society, your gateway to exploring the rich history and - [C&EI Museum](https://ceihs.org/cei-museum/) - Explore the Legacy of the C&EI Railroad Journey Through History with Our Museum, Maps, and Guided Tours Welcome to the C&EI Railroad Historical Society Museum The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Historical Society maintains a museum in two rooms of the Watseka Union Station in Watseka, Illinois. The depot was acquired by the Watseka Historical - [Events & News](https://ceihs.org/membership/) - Events & News Stay Connected with Our Society Join Us at Our Next Event Members are encouraged to participate in our upcoming events to connect with fellow rail enthusiasts, share knowledge, and contribute to preserving the legacy of the C&EI Railroad. Keep an eye on our Events page for updates on future meetings, shows, and - [Become a Member](https://ceihs.org/membership-2/) - Join the C&EI Historical Society Join the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Historical Society: Preserve, Connect, and Explore the Legacy of the C&EI Railroad Membership Benefits and How to Get Involved Preservation of History: Help keep the legacy of the C&EI Railroad alive for future generations. Exclusive Access to Resources: Gain access to rare historical - [Store](https://ceihs.org/online-store/) - Store Publications, Decals & Clothing for Sale Download our order forms below to view, print, and mail with payment.Our online store will be coming soon! Publications CALENDAR Clothing RAILROAD ITEMS Download Publication Order Form Download Flyer Set 1 USB Order Form Here Download Flyer Set 2 USB Order Form Here Back to Top The 2026 - [Contact](https://ceihs.org/contact/) - Get in Touch with Us We'd love to Hear from You We love hearing from C&EI rail fans and modelers! Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or ideas you may have. Whether you're interested in historical details, model railroading, or society activities, we're here to help. - [Motive Power](https://ceihs.org/motive-power/) - Motive Power C&EI Motive Power C&EI Roster click here - https://thedieselshop.us/C&EI.HTML Missouri Pacific and Louisville & Nashville Division of C&EI Motive Power by Ray Curl - C&EI Diesel Roster Curl - [Modeling](https://ceihs.org/modeling-photos/) - Modeling the C&EI Railroad Resources and Inspiration for Model Railroaders Ideas: This section could be expanded by adding more photos, modeling guides, and user-generated content to engage the community. Consider creating a gallery or spotlighting member projects to encourage interaction. C&EI Model Passenger Equipment Overview: Enthusiasts can recreate iconic C&EI trains like the Meadowlark and - [C&EI Railroad History](https://ceihs.org/railroad-history/) - C&EI Railroad History From the Early Days to Modern Legacy From the Early Days to Modern Legacy. The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad (C&EI) Chicago to Evansville line was created from the consolidation of three railroads, the earliest of these roads dating to January 2, 1849, when the Evansville and Illinois Railroad was chartered to - [Railfans](https://ceihs.org/services/) - Resources for Railfans and Historians Learn More! Touring the C&EI Once you have visited the museum in Watseka it is time to take a tour of the railroad as it remains today. Most of the former C&EI is still intact with only some minor branch lines abandoned. This is a credit to the importance of - [Employees](https://ceihs.org/employees/) - Overview This section is dedicated to the employees who made the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad (C&EI) a significant part of the region's history. From the bustling yards of Chicago to the home shops of Danville, C&EI employees were the backbone of the railroad's operations. Major Employment Areas Danville and Chicago, Illinois: These were the ## Products - [Flyer Magazine Vol 26 1&2 Spring/Fall 2007](https://ceihs.org/product/flyer-magazine-vol-26-12-spring-fall-2007/) - The Flyer Vol. 26 1&2 Spring/Fall 2007 features the current CSX operation (2007) and history of the CE&D Subdivision from Danville to Evansville, Indiana. The painting, lettering of the C&EI cabooses from the C&O style to the Wabash style cabooses and bay window cabooses is a help to modelers. - [C&EI Flyer Volume 45:1 Spring 2026](https://ceihs.org/product/cei-flyer-volume-451-spring-2026/) - Spring 2026 Issue The C&EI Flyer Volume 45:1 Spring 2026 - [C&EI Flyer Volume 1:1 Summer 1982](https://ceihs.org/product/cei-flyer-volume-1-summer-1982/) - Summer 1982 Issue. Articles include Reflections by Bob McQuown and Englewood Memories by Larry Lewis. Summer 1982 Issue. Articles include Reflections by Bob McQuown and Englewood Memories by Larry Lewis. - [C&EI Flyer Volume 26:1&2 Spring/Fall 2007](https://ceihs.org/product/cei-flyer-volume-2612-spring-fall-2007/) - The Flyer Vol. 26 1&2 Spring/Fall 2007 features the current CSX operation (2007) and history of the CE&D Subdivision from Danville to Evansville, Indiana. The painting, lettering of the C&EI cabooses from the C&O style to the Wabash style cabooses and bay window cabooses is a help to modelers. - [C&EI HO Scale Passenger cars – dark blue passenger cars – ORANGE](https://ceihs.org/product/cei-ho-scale-passenger-cars-dark-blue-passenger-cars-orange/) - HO scale decals for early blue and orange passenger cars N scale decals for early blue and orange passenger cars - [C&EI N Scale Passenger cars – dark blue passenger cars – ORANGE](https://ceihs.org/product/cei-n-scale-passenger-cars-dark-blue-passenger-cars-orange/) - N scale decals for early blue and orange passenger cars N scale decals for early blue and orange passenger cars - [Test Product](https://ceihs.org/product/test-product/) - Short Description ## Product categories - [Uncategorized](https://ceihs.org/product-category/uncategorized/) - [Publications](https://ceihs.org/product-category/magazine/) - Publications from the C&EIHS - [Decals](https://ceihs.org/product-category/decals/) - Waterslide decals for model railroaders - [N Scale](https://ceihs.org/product-category/decals/n-scale/) - N scale decals - [HO scale](https://ceihs.org/product-category/decals/ho-scale/) - HO scale decals ## Product tags - [CSX on the CE&D](https://ceihs.org/product-tag/csx-on-the-ced/) - [Subdivision](https://ceihs.org/product-tag/subdivision/) - [cabooses](https://ceihs.org/product-tag/cabooses/) - [Flyer](https://ceihs.org/product-tag/flyer/) - [2007](https://ceihs.org/product-tag/2007/) - [CEIHS Flyer Magazine](https://ceihs.org/product-tag/ceihs-flyer-magazine/)