Steam Railroading Institute
| 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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| Needs |
Rebranding Amtrak CarsRebranding the cars from former Amtrak to SRI branding, including exterior painting.Museum Grounds MaintenanceOrganization, clearing clutter, light landscaping/lawn cleanup.Dining & Parlour Car EnhancementUpdating car interiors, including reconfiguring table sizes to improve passenger experience.Museum Tour GuideFor anyone who is not currently on the tour guide schedule but is interested in learning how.Front Desk LiasonFor anyone who is not currently on the front desk schedule but is interested in helping.Fleet Plumbing RepairsPlumbing repairs are needed in car bathrooms & kitchens.Window Gasket ReplacementReplacing window gaskets throughout the fleet to stop leaks.Deep Cleaning of FleetThe entire fleet of cars has sat for over a year and is in need of a deep cleaning.PM 1225 Annual InspectionAssist the backshop with any maintenance or repairs in preparation of annual inspection.HVAC ServicingHVAC servicing throughout the fleet.Parlour Car Lower-Level RemodelRemodel of the lower levels of the Parlour Cars to allow for additional revenue space.Window GlazingReplace window glazing where necessary.Graffiti RemovalRemoving graffiti from the former CB&Q and Northern Pacific dining cars.Parlour Car Retention TanksInstallation of black water retention tanks on Parlour Cars & Transition Car.Restoration WorkAssist with various projects in regards to the restoration of the CNW 175.Track ExtensionExtending track in various locations to increase storage space.Design & Install Parlour Car BathroomsBathrooms are a necessary addition to the Parlour Cars. |
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| How you help |
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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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