North Pole Express



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Train Expo 2014




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If you are looking for a leisurely train ride back in time, then check out our schedule of events and order your ticket today.

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Diesel Excursions



Throughout the year, the Steam Railroading Institute offers special excursions that use Diesel powered locomotives. This reduces the cost of the excursion making an all-day excursion more economical.
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Steam Excursions



The Steam Railroading Institute is best known for All-Day Steam powered excursion all over Michigan. Excursions are offered throughout the year. The North Pole Express is a favorite of many.

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Tickets for all of our excursions are available online or by calling (989) 399-7589. Order yours today!

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View the Train Schedule

Updates to the Schedule will be posted here. Check back periodically as we expect additional events/excursions to expand the schedule.

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Steam Excursions

The Steam Railroading Institute is best known for their all-day steam excursions. Every year trips are scheduled and carry thousands of passenger around Michigan behind one of the largest operating steam locomotives in the United States. What are you waiting for? Hop aboard for a trip back in time when life was a little simpler!

Diesel Excursions

Throughout the year diesel locomotive powered excursions are being offered. Take a look at our schedule to book the trip that is right for you.

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Directions to Our Home

Located in the Center of Michigan

The Steam Railroading Institute’s Visitor Center & Museum is located in Owosso, Michigan, approximately 30 miles northeast of Lansing, and 30 miles west of Flint.

We are located at 405 South Washington Street, Owosso, MI 48867

(989) 725-9464

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Summer Hours

(Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Wednesday – Sunday

10am to 4pm

Winter Hours

Friday – Sunday

10am to 4pm

Corporate Officers

Arne Frobom- Chairman

Richard Greter-Vice Chairman

Paul Cook-Secretary

Chris Kurswell-Treasurer

Harold Frye

Steve Knapp

Gary Knudsen

Tom Springsdorf

Dr. Carol Dowsett

Administrative Staff

David Shorter, Executive Director dlshorter@mstrp.com

Kevin Mayer, Chief Mechanical Officer cmo@mstrp.com

Mary Lombardo, Finance Director  mlombardo@mstrp.com

Terry Bush, Event Coordinator terry.b@mstrp.com

Mailing Address

Steam Railroading Institute
P.O. Box 665
Owosso, MI 48867-0665

Telephone

(989) 725-9464

Fax: (989) 723-1225