405 S Washington St, Owosso, MI 48867
| Our mission | The Steam Railroading Institute is dedicated to educate the public about steam era railroading in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. This includes the preservation of the skills and technology for maintaining steam locomotives by operating steam era equipment and providing the experience of steam locomotives in actual operation. |
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| Ways to help |
Fleet Plumbing RepairsPlumbing repairs are needed in car bathrooms & kitchens.HVAC ServicingHVAC servicing throughout the fleet.Dining & Parlour Car EnhancementUpdating car interiors, including reconfiguring table sizes to improve passenger experience.Front Desk LiasonFor anyone who is not currently on the front desk schedule but is interested in helping.Restoration WorkAssist with various projects in regards to the restoration of the CNW 175.Parlour Car Retention TanksInstallation of black water retention tanks on Parlour Cars & Transition Car.Museum Tour GuideFor anyone who is not currently on the tour guide schedule but is interested in learning how.Rebranding Amtrak CarsRebranding the cars from former Amtrak to SRI branding, including exterior painting.Parlour Car Lower-Level RemodelRemodel of the lower levels of the Parlour Cars to allow for additional revenue space.Window Gasket ReplacementReplacing window gaskets throughout the fleet to stop leaks.Museum Grounds MaintenanceOrganization, clearing clutter, light landscaping/lawn cleanup.Track ExtensionExtending track in various locations to increase storage space.Design & Install Parlour Car BathroomsBathrooms are a necessary addition to the Parlour Cars.Graffiti RemovalRemoving graffiti from the former CB&Q and Northern Pacific dining cars.Window GlazingReplace window glazing where necessary.PM 1225 Annual InspectionAssist the backshop with any maintenance or repairs in preparation of annual inspection.Deep Cleaning of FleetThe entire fleet of cars has sat for over a year and is in need of a deep cleaning. |
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| How you help | The Steam Railroading Institute would not be where we are today without the hard work and dedication from our amazing volunteers. We are proud to say we have the best team of volunteers in the world. With the exception of seven staff members, everyone else that you will see operating trains and working at SRI are volunteers. |
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| About us | Today the Steam Railroading Institute is the image of the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation Inc. Situated on the site of the former Ann Arbor Railroad’s steam shops and roundhouse in Owosso, the MSTRP and SRI have grown tremendously in the past forty plus years; now housing two steam locomotives, one diesel locomotives, a fleet of passenger cars, plus numerous pieces of rolling stock and historic structures. The Institute is home to the majestic Pere Marquette 1225. The 1225 embodies the characteristics of the last and most powerful steam locomotives and is one of the last steam engines of this size still in operation. SRI offers a variety of events and excursions throughout the year to fullfill the educational mission and the most popular of all is the “North Pole Express,” available during November and December. |
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We will be open for tours starting April 14th! Fridays and Saturdays only, 10AM to 4PM, with the last tour departing at 3PM.
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Please join us this Wednesday (today) at 6:30 when Dean Pyers, the Executive Director of the Steam Railroading Institute, gives a presentation on "Train Robberies in Michigan" at the Lyon Township Library, 27005 Milford Rd, in South Lyon, Michigan
All of us at SRI extend our sympathies to the family of Bruce Cook, who passed away last week at 93. Bruce's son Paul is the Treasurer of SRI's Board of Directors. The Cook Family foundation has generously supported numerous non-profits in Shiawassee County, including SRI.
The #PM1225 is undergoing some of the most extensive mechanical restoration work in over 70 years. Visit with leadership from SRI and FMW Solutions to learn about the in-depth process of renewing the running gear of one of Central Michigan's beloved railroad attractions.
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