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Michigan - Steam Railroading Institute
Owosso, MI - The Steam Railroading Institute, dedicated to educating the public about steam-era railroad technology, is the product of the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation Inc. For many years, the MSTRP centered on a single steam locomotive, former Pere Marquette Railway No. 1225. After 1225's retirement, the locomotive was donated to Michigan State University in 1957, and through the efforts of MSU and Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Board Member Forest Akers. Displayed as an icon of the steam-era, it sat at MSU until 1969, when a group of students took an interest in the locomotive. The Michigan State University Railroad Club was formed at that time with the ambitious goal of restoring 1225 and using it to power excursion trains that would bring passengers to football games at the university. After toiling away at the locomotive for many years, the Michigan State University Railroad Club evolved as the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and started its corporate run in July of 1979. Recognizing the daunting task that was ahead of them, the early MSU students saw the necessity to form a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and in 1981, Michigan State University donated 1225 to the newly formed MSTRP. The locomotive was moved to Owosso to former Ann Arbor Railway Backshop in 1982, and restoration of the locomotive continued until 1985, when it moved under its own power for the first in 34 years. Since 1988, #1225 has been maintained in operable condition, and serves a the largest piece of operating steam equipment in the MSTRP/ SRI collection.
Info: URL: https://www.michigansteamtrain.com/ (Added: 4-Oct-1998)
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Michigan - Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Grand Haven, MI - A unique mix of culture and history awaits you at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum. Whether you have a day or an hour, whether you're a local resident or an out-of-town visitor, a trip to the museum is sure to fascinate and entertain you.
Our Depot Museum of Transportation is located on Grand Haven's waterfront in a beautifully restored 1870s railroad depot. Both the building and the exhibits help transport you to a past when the waterfront was the hub for a bustling network of trade one that relied on steamships and trains to move a vast amount of goods and people in and out of the Tri- Cities.
The Tri-Cities' location at the mouth of the Grand River made it a center of commerce for the Great Lakes region. The exhibits in this restored 1870s railroad depot explore the rail, maritime, and land-based transports that kept commerce moving. You'll also discover why Grand Haven is the official Coast Guard City, USA.
Info: URL: https://www.tri-citiesmuseum.org/ (Added: 30-Oct-2016)
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Minnesota - Como-Harriet Streetcar Line (MTM)
Lakes Harriet, MN - On the shores of Lake Harriet the streetcars ride again. Three restored streetcars ply part of the original right of way that once stretched from Stillwater all the way to Lake Minnetonka. Streetcar No. 1300 was built in St. Paul and served the city faithfully for decades. No. 265, also built in St. Paul, spent its working life in Duluth. PCC No. 322 is a late-model Twin Cities car just recently returned to service. Together, the three give young and old alike an experience that has vanished from the American way of life.
Info: URL: https://trolleyride.org/ (Added: 10-Jan-1999)
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Minnesota - End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
Currie, MN - Explore Southwest Minnesota's Railroad Heritage. End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum, collects, preserves, and interprets the early history of Currie and the Shetek area and its 20th Century railroad history, including the Currie manually operated turntable and depot. People of all ages and backgrounds can learn about Currie's history through narratives, programming, exhibits, and publications.
Info: URL: https://endoline.com/ (Added: 13-Nov-2016)
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Minnesota - Excelsior Streetcar Line
Excelsior, MN - Welcome to the Excelsior Streetcar Line! Step back to the days when the streetcar was king - when Twin Citians went to work, to school, and to play by trolley!
Learn more about the Excelsior Streetcar Line, including location, schedule, fares, charters, history, photos, and links.
Info: URL: https://trolleyride.org/ (Added: 23-Aug-2001)
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Minnesota - Jackson Street Roundhouse
St Paul, MN - On the site of the first railroad maintenance shops in Minnesota, MTM is turning the old steam locomotive "Roundhouse" into a museum of Minnesota Railroading. Come and learn about the industry that once dominated commerce and employed tens of thousands, and is today experiencing a revival. Operated by the Minnesota Transportation Museum
Info: URL: https://transportationmuseum.org/ (Added: 23-Aug-2001)
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Minnesota - Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad
Duluth, MN - The original Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad was incorporated in 1863 and began building the first railroad linking the Twin Cities and Duluth. The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad existed until 1877, when it was purchased by the St, Paul and Duluth and later absorbed into the Northern Pacific System.
The present Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad was incorporated in 1981 by a group of volunteers from the Lake Superior Transportation Club, taking the name of Duluth's first railroad and using a portion of the original track along the scenic St. Louis River.
Info: URL: https://www.lsmrr.org/ (Added: 18-Apr-2001)
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