Welcome to michaelckelly.net, home for railfan, author & podcaster Michael C Kelly. On this blog you’ll find information on published books, videos, podcasts, railfan experiences, plus info on upcoming projects. As of May 2026, my next book, Rails Around Northern Illinois, is in production with an expected release in October 2026. It will cover the…
My 7th book, Rails Around Northern Illinois, is through the writing phase! Next is design and layout, then final edits before the printer deadline of August 1, 2026. The goal is to have the book released late October, early November 2026, in time for Christmas! Meanwhile, the Central Illinois book is 70% sold out, and…
Rails Around Central Illinois will be in stock soon! Order your copy today! Rails Around Central Illinois | michaelckelly.net
My latest book, Rails Around Central Illinois, is at the printer and now available for presale! Expected delivery is October 1-7, and I am taking pre-release orders now. All copies will come signed by me, to you unless you specify someone else to sign it to. Order your copy today! This book is the first…
Rails Around Central Illinois is almost ready for the printer! All writing, layout and design is complete, and the book is being reviewed by editors for grammatical and historical accuracy. I anticipate that this book will make it to the printer by the end of June, which puts delivery into early October! The book is…
Major updates! I have completed the writing of Volume 1! Now it’s on to design and layout. IF I can get this book to the printer by August, it will be in stock by November in time for the Springfield and Collinsville train shows! Fingers crossed! 2- Volume 1 has been renamed to Rails Around…