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May 26, 2012.  The Steam Railroading Institute will operate a diesel-powered train from Owosso to the Alma Highland Festival on May 26th.  The train will arrive at Alma in time for their parade.  spend the day in Alma enjoying the sights, sounds and food of this annual event and then ride the train back to Owosso in comfort.  Train leaves Owosso at 8:00 a.m. and leaves Alma at 5:00 p.m. arriving at Owosso about 7:00 p.m.  Adults $40, children $20.  Ride in the caboose for $75.  For further information, go to the SRI website at:   http://michigansteamtrain.com/sri/. 

 

June 5, 2012.  Muskegon Railroad Historical Society.  Tom Hoffmann from Trains Magazine will present.  Meeting is held at 7:45 p.m. at 561 West Western Avenue, 2nd Floor, Muskegon, MI.   

 

June 6, 2012.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  MRC member Gerald Lambert with a slide program featuring steam locomotives.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

June 18-24, 2012.  The NRHS Convention 2012 will be held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  The program will feature five days of excursions on regional carriers including the Iowa Interstate, Iowa Northern, and former interurban Cedar Rapids & Iowa City. For details, see http://nrhs.com/pdf/2012_Convention_Package.pdf.

July 10, 2012.  Muskegon Railroad Historical Society.  Program to be announced.  Meeting is held at 7:45 p.m. at 561 West Western Avenue, 2nd Floor, Muskegon, MI.  

July 11, 2012.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  MRC member R. Kirchner with a slide program featuring trains and busses.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

August 1, 2012.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Program to be announced.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

August 17-19, 2012.  Ride with the Steam Railroading Institute at the Howell Melon Festival.  Take hour long train rides in their vintage coaches through the mid-Michigan countryside, then walk through the historic Howell downtown and enjoy the festivities.  For further information, go to the SRI website at:   http://michigansteamtrain.com/sri/. 

September 4, 2012.  Muskegon Railroad Historical Society.  Program to be announced.  Meeting is held at 7:45 p.m. at 561 West Western Avenue, 2nd Floor, Muskegon, MI.  

September 5, 2012.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Ron Cady presents DVD's of Charlie Foreman's movies.  Lots of steam and MRC trips.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

October 2, 2012.  Muskegon Railroad Historical Society.  Program to be announced.  Meeting is held at 7:45 p.m. at 561 West Western Avenue, 2nd Floor, Muskegon, MI.  

October 3, 2012.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Slides of past MRC trips by Richard Andrews.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

October 6, 13 & 20, 2012.  Join the Steam Railroading Institute for their popular Fall Color Tours.  Owosso to Clare on October 6.  Mount Pleasant to Cadillac on October 13, and Owosso to Alma on October 20th.  Experience the blaze of fiery colors displayed by the Michigan autumn on these relaxing train excursions.  For further information, go to the SRI website at:   http://michigansteamtrain.com/sri/. 

October 27, 2012.  The Steam Railroading Institute offers Trains and Treats in Owosso between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.  The fun starts at 11:00 a.m. with free rides on their 7 1/2 guage miniature railway.  Kids can pick out their own pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch area and enjoy cider and donuts while sitting around the campfire.  Back outside, visitors can enjoy aboose rides and try their pumpkin pie and ice cream.  Kids should wear costumes for the parade at 1:00 p.m.  For further information, go to the SRI website at:   http://michigansteamtrain.com/sri/. 

November 7, 2012.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Member's night.  Members can bring their material to show.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

November 13, 2012.  Muskegon Railroad Historical Society.  Program to be announced.  Meeting is held at 7:45 p.m. at 561 West Western Avenue, 2nd Floor, Muskegon, MI.

November 24&25, December 1&2, 8&9, 15&16, 2012.  North Pole Express at the Steam Railroading Institute, now in its 9th season.  Share the joy of the holiday season by taking the family on a magical train ride to the North Pole.  This exciting four-hour journey includes hot cocoa, visits with Santa, holiday rides, model railroad displays, live entertainment, holiday krafts and shopping.  Passengers will enjoy the nostalgic ambiance of riding the rail while viewing the winter scenery of mid-Michigan.  Passengers depart from the SRI in Owosso with the train being pulled by Great Lakes Central diesel locomotives.  For further information, go to the SRI website at:   http://michigansteamtrain.com/sri/. 

December 4, 2012.  Muskegon Railroad Historical Society.  Don Berhman with a presentation about Silverton, Colorado and the Mear's lines.  Meeting is held at 7:45 p.m. at 561 West Western Avenue, 2nd Floor, Muskegon, MI.    

December 5, 2012.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Steve Sobel presents his digital Christmas program.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

January 2, 2013.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Program to be announced.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

February 6, 2013.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Program to be announced.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

March 6, 2013.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Program to be announced.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

April 3, 2013.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Program to be announced.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

May 1, 2013.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Program to be announced.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

June 5, 2013.  Michigan Railroad Club Meeting.  Program to be announced.  The meeting is held at the Henry Ford Centenial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.  Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. with the program starting around 7:40 p.m.  Over by 9:00 p.m.

 

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