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Michigan - Houghton County Historical Museum
Lake Linden, MI - The Houghton County Historical Museum Complex in Lake Linden was once the site of the largest copper milling operation in North America. Today, it is home to our Museum, and also to the Lake Linden & Torch Lake Railroad, the one room Traprock Valley School House, the WPA era Leo Chaput Log Cabin and the Perl Merrill Research Center (which is our archives and genealogical facility). The HCHS Heritage Center, a former Congregational Church building built in 1887, is just around the corner.
We are located on M-26 in Lake Linden, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Museum building offers three floors of exhibits of local Copper Country mining, logging and cultural history. Included among the outdoor exhibits is a working Calumet & Hecla Mining Co. train with a 3' gauge Porter steam engine that was used to transport various materials at their mill and smelter sites. The steam train is now used for passenger tours and interpretation of the milling operation.
Info: URL: http://www.houghtonhistory.org/ (Added: 2-Dec-2016)
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Michigan - Iron Mountain Iron Mine Tour
Vulcan, MI - World Famous Underground Iron Mine Guided Tours. Family Owned and Operated Since 1958. This mine operated for 68 years and produced 21,625,000 tons of iron ore for the great steel mills of the Midwest.
Travel 2,600 feet through drifts and tunnels to 400 feet below the earth's surface.
See amazing rock formations and large underground lighted caverns.
State Historical Site.
Rock Hound and Geologist Paradise.
Underground train tours are conducted daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Weekend to October 15th. This one stretches the definition of a "tourist railway" a bit, but the tour does include a ride on a mine train in the mine.
Info: URL: http://ironmountainironmine.wixsite.com/ironmine (Added: 17-Nov-2016)
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Michigan - Lake Linden and Torch Lake Railroad
Lake Linden, MI - The Lake Linden and Torch Lake Railroad provides rides on its completed 4-tenth mile loop thanks to the many donations and volunteers. The Shenandoah Boy's Ranch of Arcadia, Missouri volunteered over 3 summers to lay ties and rail which were donated by the Lake Superior and Ishpeming of Marquette. The Sarazin Logging Company, using timber donated by Bob and Ruth Nara, completed the trestle near Torch Lake. This provides a beautiful view of Torch lake and the Lake Linden Village Marina. Under the leadership of Brian Keeney, the railroad operates its 0-4-0 Porter No. 3 steam engine each Sunday from Noon to 4 pm. The museum's gas/hydraulic Plymouth engine operates on Saturdays from 10 am. to 4 pm. as well as weekdays when needed.
The Houghton County Historical Museum Complex in Lake Linden was once the site of the largest copper milling operation in North America. Today, it is home to our Museum, and also to the Lake Linden & Torch Lake Railroad, the one room Traprock Valley School House, the WPA era Leo Chaput Log Cabin and the Perl Merrill Research Center (which is our archives and genealogical facility). The HCHS Heritage Center, a former Congregational Church building built in 1887, is just around the corner.
We are located on M-26 in Lake Linden, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Museum building offers three floors of exhibits of local Copper Country mining, logging and cultural history. Included among the outdoor exhibits is a working Calumet & Hecla Mining Co. train with a 3' gauge Porter steam engine that was used to transport various materials at their mill and smelter sites. The steam train is now used for passenger tours and interpretation of the milling operation.
Info: URL: http://www.houghtonhistory.org/railroad.html (Added: 2-Dec-2016)
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Michigan - Little River Railroad
Coldwater, MI - The Little River Railroad is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and operation of historic railroad equipment. Come join us for a fun-filled trip through the countryside on our historic train powered by real steam locomotives!
Our round trip train rides depart from Coldwater, MI and go to Quincy, MI. Train rides last approximately 1 Hr and 45 minutes. There is a half hour layover in Quincy for you to get off the train and see the locomotive switched around to the other end of the train for our return trip. We also have many other trips and special events. Please see the "Schedule and Fares" page for more information.
Info: URL: https://littleriverrailroad.com/ (Added: 9-Oct-2001)
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Michigan - Michigan Transit Museum
Mt. Clemens MI - Michigan Transit Museum was established in 1973 as a non-profit corporation to compile and record historical data on mass transportation systems and equipment, and to collect, preserve, display and operate such equipment. The train leaves Joy Park for a 45 minute ride on a route laid around the turn of the century. Along the route is the Selfridge Military Air museum with many planes on display.
Info: URL: https://www.michigantransitmuseum.com/ (Added: 2-Jan-1999)
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Michigan - New Buffalo Railroad Museum
New Buffalo, MI - Come visit the New Buffalo Railroad Museum — There is something here for everyone! Admission is FREE
Located on the grounds of what was once the largest train yard in Southwest Michigan, the New Buffalo Railroad Museum is home to exhibits and collections recalling New Buffalo's proud heritage as a railroad hub for both the Pere Marquette and Chesapeake & Ohio (also known as the Chessie System). The rail line behind the Museum still carries CSX freight trains through the stanchions of one of the original coal towers. Visitors can stroll through the Chessie Box Car and Troop Pullman Sleeper Car. Everyone can operate the hand-crafted model train layout that delights visitors of all ages.
Info: URL: http://new-buffalo-railroad-museum.org/ (Added: 27-Nov-2016)
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Michigan - Old Road Dinner Train
Blissfield & Charlotte, MI - The Murder Mystery Train is our most popular show. During our Murder Mystery show, The Murder Mystery Train comes with fine-dining and hilarious table-side murder mystery featuring our acting troupe and a rotating series of shows throughout the year.
We also offers several specialty trains throughout the year! Our trains cater to a wide range of ages and tastes. Our events are an excellent way to spend the day with your children or to show your parents and grandparents how much you appreciate them!
Info: URL: https://www.murdermysterydinnertrain.com/ (Added: 24-Feb-2014)
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Michigan - Quincy Mine
Hancock, MI - The Quincy Mine is located in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Mining operations have been closed since 1945, but the site is preserved as a cooperating site of the Keweenaw National Historical Park.
The Quincy Mine properties are owned and operated by the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, Inc., a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation created to preserve and educate the public about this largely forgotten chapter of our American heritage.
Things to See & Do:
Guided tour of underground copper mine
Quincy #2 Shafthouse: constructed in 1908, a marvel of engineering efficiency
Take a closer look at the shaft house
Nordberg Steam Hoist: largest steam-powered hoist engine ever built
Passenger Cog Rail Tram: Takes you from the top of Quincy Hill to the East Adit (mine entrance)
Experience the panoramic view of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, Houghton, and the Huron Mountains
Miner's Memorial House
Gift Shop: Buy tour tickets here & shop for mining-related books, videos & souvenirs
Info: URL: https://quincymine.com/ (Added: 2-Dec-2016)
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Michigan - S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry Service (Railroad Carferry)
Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Experience Amazing... A National Historic Landmark!
The S.S. Badger is a unique example of American ingenuity in transportation that has been crucial to our country's economic development over the last century. - National Park Service Director, Jonathan B. Jarvis.
The S.S. Badger offers the largest cross-lake passenger service on the Great Lakes and an authentic steamship experience. The relaxing four-hour, 60-mile cruise takes passengers, autos, RVs, tour buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Info: URL: https://www.ssbadger.com/ (Added: 28-Oct-2016)
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