Our 2026 June program, presented by veteran traction photographer Clark Frazier, offers a fascinating look at 35 streetcar and interurban operations across the United States and Canada during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Drawn from Clark’s extensive travels and photography, the presentation showcases many of the era’s remaining electric railway systems, combining historic color images with firsthand documentation of a rapidly changing period in North American transit history. Read More

The Metropolitan New York Bus Association Committee of the Motor Bus Society invites you aboard a comfortable Academy Bus Lines coach for a multi-day journey packed with exclusive garage tours, historic trolley visits, and major rail hubs, offering unique behind-the-scenes access to some of the region’s most notable transit agencies. From bus garages and Metro facilities to historic streetcars and major transportation hubs, participants will experience a wide variety of transit operations while connecting with fellow enthusiasts along the way. Read More

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The 2026 ERA Convention will be held in Chicago, Illinois, one of North America’s most significant and diverse traction and transit centers. The Greater Chicagoland region is home to the nation’s third-largest rapid transit system, an extensive commuter rail network, and the last continuously operating interurban line, offering an unparalleled range of electric railway experiences. Attendees will explore the Chicago Transit Authority’s iconic “L,” the Metra commuter rail system, and the historic South Shore Line, including its new Monon Branch, along with visits to four outstanding electric railway museums in Illinois and Wisconsin. The program will feature escorted rail excursions, historic and modern equipment rides, private charters, museum tours, and expert-led presentations, with additional cultural, dining, and sightseeing opportunities for guests and companions. Join fellow ERA members August 28 through September 2, 2026, for an immersive and memorable convention celebrating electric railroading past, present, and future. Read More

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