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# Steam Railroading Institute

Keeping Steam Alive

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## Posts

- [Fall Calendar Update](https://michigansteamtrain.com/12990-2/) - We’re disappointed to share that we will not be able to operate fall color excursions in Virginia this year. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond SRI’s control have made it impossible to secure the necessary arrangements to move the steam engine, preventing us from planning and operating the excursions. While this is certainly disappointing news, we are not
- [Steam Railroading Institute Appoints Founding Member Randy Paquette as Interim Executive Director](https://michigansteamtrain.com/12937-2/) - Steam Railroading Institute Appoints Founding Member Randy Paquette as Interim Executive Director OWOSSO, Mich. — The Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) has appointed Randy Paquette as Interim Executive Director, ushering in an exciting chapter for the nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to preserving Michigan's railroad heritage. Paquette brings decades of executive leadership, project management, and organizational expertise
- [North Pole Express](https://michigansteamtrain.com/north-pole-express/) - Tickets on sale now! NOTE: Tickets are only available on this website. We DO NOT partner with third party-ticket vendors. Please be aware of scams. Experience the North Pole Express This Holiday Season Experience the North Pole Express This Holiday Season Slip into your coziest pajamas or festive attire and embark on a nostalgic adventure
- [North Pole Express 2026](https://michigansteamtrain.com/north-pole-express-2026-2/) - Details Coming April 1st! NOTE: Tickets are only available on this website. We DO NOT partner with third party-ticket vendors. Please be aware of scams. Experience the North Pole Express This Holiday Season Whether you’re a train enthusiast, a holiday festivities lover, or simply looking to create magical memories with family and friends, the North
- [North Pole Express 2026](https://michigansteamtrain.com/north-pole-express-2026/) - 2026 Details Coming Soon! NOTE: Tickets are only available on this website. We DO NOT partner with third party-ticket vendors. Please be aware of scams. Experience the North Pole Express This Holiday Season Whether you’re a train enthusiast, a holiday festivities lover, or simply looking to create magical memories with family and friends, the North
- [PARTNERSHIP WILL BRING ICONIC N&W 611 STEAM  LOCOMOTIVE BACK TO THE MAINLINE](https://michigansteamtrain.com/partnership-will-bring-iconic-nw-611-steam-locomotive-back-to-the-mainline/) - PARTNERSHIP WILL BRING ICONIC N&W 611 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE BACK TO THE MAINLINE ‘Shenandoah Valley Limited’ To Offer Fall Foliage Passenger Excursions STAUNTON, Va., July 9, 2025 — The Virginia Scenic Railway announced today that a joint venture between the Virginia Scenic Railway, The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc., the Steam Railroading Institute, and the Virginia
- [Job Posting: Executive Director – Steam Railroading Institute (Owosso, Michigan)](https://michigansteamtrain.com/job-posting-executive-director-steam-railroading-institute-owosso-michigan/) - Job Posting: Executive Director – Steam Railroading Institute (Owosso, Michigan) The Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) is seeking an inspiring, hands-on Executive Director to lead a dynamic nonprofit museum that operates a railroad artifact with nationwide visibility: Locomotive 1225. This position offers a chance to shape the future of a beloved institution and preserve a vital
- [Steaming Ahead in 2025 with PM1225 and Superheater Repairs](https://michigansteamtrain.com/moving-ahead-with-pm-1225-and-superheater-repairs-in-2025/) - Steaming Ahead in 2025 with PM1225 and Superheater Repairs On November 23, 2024 our 83 year old steam locomotive, Pere Marquette 1225, was taken out of service due to concerns with the locomotive's superheater units. This unexpected decision came just four weeks after a successful weekend of Cadillac Fall Color Tours and on the eve
- [Yard Goat Caboose Rides](https://michigansteamtrain.com/yard-goat/) - Climb Aboard! Take a short ride on our historic cabooses for an educational experience aboard our Yard Goat Demonstration Train! Learn what it took in the golden age of railroading to keep the busy train yards operating like clockwork when the little switcher engines, known as “yard goats,” worked tirelessly around the clock that continues
- [2022 North Pole Express Tickets to go on sale September 22nd!](https://michigansteamtrain.com/2022-north-pole-express-tickets-on-sale-september-22nd/) - 2022 North Pole Express Tickets to go on sale September 22nd! Hello Friends of the Steam Railroading Institute – The moment you have been waiting for is now arriving! We are pleased to announce that tickets for the 2022 North Pole Express will be available for you to purchase beginning at 5:00 pm, Thursday, September
- [SRI's North Pole Express to be Powered by Diesel Locomotives for 2022](https://michigansteamtrain.com/npe-1225/) - SRI’s North Pole Express to be Powered by Diesel Locomotives for 2022 Hello Friends of MSTRP/SRI — If you have been following the Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) on Facebook and other social media this year, you know that we are in the midst of a major rebuild of Pere Marquette 1225’s running gear. These components
- [Steam Railroading Institute Announces 2022 Summer Events](https://michigansteamtrain.com/steam-railroading-institute-announces-2022-summer-events/) - Steam Railroading Institute Announces 2022 Summer Events The Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) of Owosso, Michigan is excited to announce a series of summer events as part of the 2022 schedule! These open house experiences will take place at the Institute for the whole family to learn and enjoy. Yard Goat Caboose Rides | July 23
- [Consumers Energy Donates Vintage Locomotive to the Steam Railroading Institute](https://michigansteamtrain.com/consumers-energy-donates-vintage-locomotive/) - Consumers Energy Donates Vintage Locomotive to the Steam Railroading Institute The Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) of Owosso, MI is pleased to announce that Consumers Energy has generously donated a diesel switch locomotive to the Institute. Prior to officially transferring ownership, Consumers Energy and the SRI unveiled the locomotive’s new number, 1155, which pays homage to
- [CNW 175 Frame & Running Gear Lifted for Rebuild](https://michigansteamtrain.com/cnw-175-frame-running-gear-lifted-for-rebuild/) - CNW 175 Frame & Running Gear Lifted for Rebuild On February 28th, 2022, we lifted PM 1225 up in the air to free it of its driving wheels… one year later, February 28th, 2023, CNW 175 running gear was also lifted up to remove the driving wheels for rebuilding. Thank you Pluta Rail Options &
- [Rebuilding a Michigan Icon](https://michigansteamtrain.com/rebuilding-michigan-icon/) - Rebuilding a Michigan Icon Pere Marquette steam locomotive No. 1225 is undergoing some of the most extensive mechanical restoration work in over 70 years. Visit with the Steam Railroading Institute and FMW Solutions and learn about the in-depth process of renewing the running gear of one of Central Michigan’s beloved railroad attractions.
- [Keeping Steam Alive: John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust Donates to Revive 175 Campaign](https://michigansteamtrain.com/keeping-steam-alive-john-h-emery-rail-heritage-trust-donates-to-revive-175-campaign/) - Keeping Steam Alive: John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust Donates to Revive 175 Campaign SRI would like to thank the John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust for their donation to the “Revive 175” Campaign! The John H. Emery Trust has been generous supporters of SRI in the past, contributing to passenger car improvements, windows, and
- [CNW 175 Frame & Running Gear Departs for Indiana!](https://michigansteamtrain.com/cnw-175-frame-running-gear-departs-for-indiana/) - CNW 175 Frame & Running Gear Departs for Indiana! The next phase in the restoration of Chicago & North Western steam locomotive #175 occurred August 29, 2022, when the frame & running gear assembly left Owosso, Michigan, to be restored by Pluta Rail Options & Services. Pluta Rail was selected through a competitive bidding process
- [Revive 175 Capital Campaign](https://michigansteamtrain.com/revive-175-capital-campaign/) - Steam Railroading Institute Announces “Revive 175” Capital Campaign The Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) of Owosso, Michigan, has initiated a fundraising campaign to support the restoration of Chicago & North Western (C&NW) steam locomotive No. 175. SRI has owned the 1908 Alco 4-6-0 “Ten-Wheeler” since 2018, when it was moved to Owosso from Houghton, Michigan. Once

## Pages

- [Home](https://michigansteamtrain.com/) - Keeping Steam AliveAdmission Free Admission | Donations Welcome 2026 Hours Museum Summer Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm Location 405 S. Washington St., Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 725-9464 Join Us Learn MoreDonate Learn MoreAbout Us Learn MoreWho We Are Our Mission The Steam Railroading Institute is dedicated to educating the public about steam era
- [News](https://michigansteamtrain.com/news/) - NewsAmy Jo Brown2026-08-13T15:50:35-04:00Fall Calendar UpdateAmy Jo Brown2026-08-13T15:50:35-04:00August 13, 2026|News|We’re disappointed to share that we will not be able to operate fall color excursions in Virginia this year. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond SRI’s control have made it impossible to secure the necessary arrangements to move [...]Amy Jo Brown2026-07-29T17:39:18-04:00Steam Railroading Institute Appoints Founding Member Randy Paquette as Interim
- [Volunteer](https://michigansteamtrain.com/volunteer/) - - Volunteers play a vital role in the success of the Steam Railroading Institute by dedicating time and an incredible amount of energy to preserve and operate steam-era locomotives and equipment. We are pleased to invite you to join our volunteer program to share your talents to further actualize our heritage of steam railroading. In addition
- [Contribute](https://michigansteamtrain.com/contribute/) - ContributeThe Steam Railroading Institute would not be where we are today without the hard work and dedication from our amazing volunteers, members and donors. We are proud to say we have the best team in the world! Except for few staff members, everyone else that you will see operating equipment and working at SRI are
- [Membership](https://michigansteamtrain.com/membership/) - Membership at the Steam Railroading Institute is more than a donation – it’s a commitment to preserving living history. Every whistle that echoes across Michigan, every excursion that creates lifelong memories, and every restoration project that keeps historic equipment operating is made possible through the support of members just like you. As a member, you
- [Donation Form](https://michigansteamtrain.com/12945-2/)
- [Directory](https://michigansteamtrain.com/directory/) - Directory Steam Railroading Institute 405 S. Washington St. Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 725-9464 General Questions: info@michigansteamtrain.com Staff Members Randy Paquette | Interim Executive Director rpaquette@michigansteamtrain.com | 989-720-3953 Aaron Farmer | Operations and Facilities Manager aaronf@michigansteamtrain.com | 989-720-3951 Justin Hamilton | Chief Mechanical Officer justinh@michigansteamtrain.com | 989-720-3955 Sara Adams | Office Administrator sadams@michigansteamtrain.com | 989-720-3954 Sue
- [2026 Events](https://michigansteamtrain.com/2026-event/) - 2026 Events Thank you for your support!
- [About Us](https://michigansteamtrain.com/about/) - About UsOur Mission To educate the public about steam-era railroad technology and its impact on the culture and economy of the Great Lakes region by safely operating, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting historic railroad equipment. How We Got Here After Pere Marquette 1225’s retirement, the locomotive was donated to the Michigan State University in 1957 by
- [Wish List](https://michigansteamtrain.com/wish-list/) - Wish ListGenerous contributions to the Steam Railroading Institute plays an important role in helping to fulfill our mission and keep steam-era railroading alive for generations. This of course includes the necessary tools, materials and supplies needed to keep the old times rolling! Backshop Extra Long Combination Wrenches Table Saw Cordless Power Tools Set LED Work
- [Home](https://michigansteamtrain.com/home-2/) - Keeping Steam AliveAdmission Free Admission | Donations Welcome 2026 Hours Closed to the public September – March Summer Hours for 2026 Are Coming Soon Location 405 S. Washington St., Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 725-9464 Join Us Learn MoreDonate Learn MoreNotify Me Learn MoreWho We Are Our Mission The Steam Railroading Institute is dedicated to educating
- [Visit Us](https://michigansteamtrain.com/visit/) - Visit UsSituated on the site of the former Ann Arbor Railroad’s steam shops and roundhouse in Owosso, SRI’s mission is to educate the public about steam era railroading in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. From individuals to large groups of school children, SRI is open to the public on select days from April to
- [Etn Category](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn_category/)
- [Volunteer Event Sign Up NPE](https://michigansteamtrain.com/event-sing-up-npe/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 5Your name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Next Please take a moment to verify your information. You can also go back to make changes.PreviousSubmit
- [Etn Tags](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-tags/)
- [Volunteer Car Decorating Sign Up](https://michigansteamtrain.com/event-sign-up-decorating/) - 2025 Decorating Passenger Car This form is intended solely to collect the names of volunteers willing to decorate the passenger cars. While we do not have a confirmed date for the cars’ return from Virginia, we aim to have decorating supplies organized in advance. Gathering this information will enable us to prepare more effectively. We
- [Equipment](https://michigansteamtrain.com/equipment/) - EquipmentMotive Power Learn MorePassenger Cars Learn MoreFreight Cars Learn MoreOther Equipment Learn MoreStructures & Landmarks Learn MoreMotive Power Pere Marquette 1225Chicago and North Western 175Consumers Energy 1200Precision Locomotive Leasing & Sales 5725-ton Switcher “Mighty Mouse”Pere Marquette 1225 Pere Marquette 1225, the largest and most impressive piece in the Steam Railroading Institute’s collection, is one of
- [Events](https://michigansteamtrain.com/events-2025/) - 2026 Event List and Dates Coming Soon Notify Me of Upcoming Events & Excursions Learn More
- [Donation Request](https://michigansteamtrain.com/donation-request/) - Donation RequestDonation Request Policy As of February 2, 2026 The Steam Railroading Institute supports non-profit organizations through the donation of tickets or gift shop items. Monetary requests and sponsorships are not eligible. As a 501(c) (3) non-profit, it is our policy to donate only to other 501(c) (3) organizations. We would like to grant all
- [Volunteer – Sign Up](https://michigansteamtrain.com/volunteer-signup/) - Countdown to NPE 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00SecA brief job description is listed below for all NPE positions. Open positions are listed on the sign up page. Click to sign upCar Host: Lead onboard guest experience Cocoa Prep: Prepare and load cocoa onto passenger cars (must be able lift 35lbs); assist guests with boarding Corner Shoppe in Ashley: Run
- [FAQ](https://michigansteamtrain.com/faq/) - FAQAge Restriction Children 24 months or younger that can sit on a parent’s lap for the entire trip do not need to purchase a ticket. Unless otherwise noted on an excursion description, all ages are welcome aboard our trains. Boarding Boarding opens approximately 30 minutes prior to departure. Buy TicketsTicket sales are online only through
- [Order Online](https://michigansteamtrain.com/store/)
- [Checkout](https://michigansteamtrain.com/checkout/)
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- [My Orders](https://michigansteamtrain.com/my-orders/)
- [Partners](https://michigansteamtrain.com/partners/) - Partners2024 Season Sponsors Gold:____ Silver:____ Bronze:____ Companies Communities & Governments Nonprofit Organizations If your company, organization, or institution is interested in supporting the Steam Railroading Institute through our variety of excursions, events, fundraisers, or projects, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete
- [7.5” Gauge Miniature Railroad](https://michigansteamtrain.com/mini-railroad/) - 7.5” Gauge Miniature Railroad Unavailable at this time due to maintenance. One of the most popular attractions at the Steam Railroading Institute is the 7.5″ Gauge Miniature Railroad. Beginning operations in 2009, our little trains are 1/8 scale and operates at 7 ½ gauge-or 7 ¼ inches-between the rails. Guest of all ages enjoys this
- [Waiver and Release of Liability](https://michigansteamtrain.com/liability/) - Waiver and Release of LiabilityAll patrons, invitees, guests and volunteers (“Patron”) entering onto any Steam Railroading Institute (“SRI”) property or equipment or participating in any SRI event (“SRI Activities”) is considered voluntary participation and may subject a Patron to the possibility of physical injury, loss of life and loss of or damage to a Patron’s
- [Credits](https://michigansteamtrain.com/credits/) - CreditsSRI Staff Photographers Matt Churcott George Dines Camille Guillen Lucas Iverson Matthew Malkiewicz | Lost Tracks of Time Scott Shields Jack Stryker Other Photographers John B. Corns Organizations Chicago & North Western Historical Society Steam Railroading Institute Library Lake States Railway Historical Association Michigan State University Archives
- [Revive 175](https://michigansteamtrain.com/revive-175/) - Project PartnersNow Arriving in Owosso! The Steam Railroading Institute of Owosso, Michigan is a museum dedicated to educating the public about steam-era railroading. The Institute is the home of the largest steam locomotive ever used in Michigan, Pere Marquette 1225. Now the Institute is starting on the restoration of its second locomotive, Chicago and North
- [Library](https://michigansteamtrain.com/library/) - LibraryThe Steam Railroading Institute is home to an impressive library with a variety of railroad content that’s both preserved and archived. This includes a wide range of literature from books to magazine dating back to the steam era. The prize pieces in our library are hours of historic documents and artifacts that traces back to
- [Charter](https://michigansteamtrain.com/charter/) - CharterIf you’re looking to host your next event with a unique flavor, then look no further than partnering with the Steam Railroading Institute! Whether it’s chartering a single caboose or renting out the entire museum grounds, SRI is available as a multiuse event venue with a railroading ambiance straight out of the past! What We
- [Coming Soon](https://michigansteamtrain.com/coming-soon/) - Coming Soon! Our site is still under construction. Please check back in soon! Thanks for your patience.

## Events

- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-11/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-10/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-9/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-8/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-6/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-7/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-12/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-5/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-27/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-26/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Christmas in July](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-25/) - Christmas in July 10am - 5pm Meet with Santa (12-3pm) Caboose Rides$ Kids Games and Prizes Free Museum Admission Guided Tours$ Cab Tours of PM 1225$ Drawing for 4 North Pole Express Tickets! Drawing for a cab ride in the Historic PM 1225! Kids Activity Station Join us for Christmas in July on the 25th
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-17/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-24/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-23/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-22/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-21/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-28/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-32/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-31/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-30/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 4pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-29/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-33/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-34/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-36/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-39/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 4pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-35/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-18/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-16/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-15/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-14/) - Museum Open Hours Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Summer Open House](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-13/) - Summer Open House Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-20/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-19/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Lecture Series Session](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/lecture-series-session/) - Join us for our next installment of our Lecture Series when author Kevin Keefe will be on-hand. We are excited to dive deep into the history of our iconic engine! July 22, 2026 6:30pm at SRI 405 S Washington Owosso, MI Free for members Just $5 for non-members Dreams of Steam: The Life and Times
- [Applied AI & Machine Learning Summit 2026](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/applied-ai-machine-learning-summit-2026/) - Three days of practical, production-focused AI & ML sessions.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-40/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-copy/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-copy-2/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 3pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-38/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 4pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Museum Open Hours](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/museum-open-hours-38/museum-open-hours-38/) - Museum Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Walking Tours available for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. Caboose rides available most Saturday's 11am - 4pm for just $5 per adult and $3 for those three and under. The SRI Museum is free and open to the public.
- [Closed for 4th of July](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/closed-for-4th-of-july/) - Happy 250th Birthday America! SRI will be closed, Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
- [Freedom Weekend](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/freedom-weekend/) - Join us to honor our veterans and welcome the public to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States while engaging the public about our mission, and the history of railroads shaping our country. Events 10am-5pm each day: Hands on the Throttle (ticket required) Fireman Fundamentals (ticket required) Guided Tours (ticket required) Caboose Rides (ticket
- [Freedom Weekend](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/freedom-weekend-2/) - Join us to honor our veterans and welcome the public to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States while engaging the public about our mission, and the history of railroads shaping our country. Saturday, July 11 - 10am-12pm Events 10am-5pm each day: Hands on the Throttle (ticket required) Fireman Fundamentals (ticket required) Guided Tours
- [Yard Goat Caboose Ride Curwood](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/yard-goat-caboose-ride-curwood/) - asdfadsdfaddkljaf;lkdsjfa;ldf Curwood weekend and Freedom Weekeend
- [Yard Goat Caboose Ride](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/yard-goat-caboose-ride/) - Yard Goat Caboose Rides available during our two summer events; Curwood Weekend and Freedom Weekend Purchase tickets on site
- [Curwood Festival Weekend](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/curwood-festival-weekend/) - Come visit us Curwood Festival 2026
- [Curwood Festival Weekend](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn/curwood-festival-weekend/curwood-festival-weekend/) - Come visit us Curwood Festival 2026

## Schedule

- [Day 1 — Foundations](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/day-1-foundations/)
- [Day 2 — Systems](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/day-2-systems/)
- [Day 3 — Scaling & Wrap-up](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/day-3-scaling-wrap-up/)
- [Hands on the Throttle](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/hands-on-the-throttle/)
- [Freedom Flyer Train Excursion](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/freedom-flyer-train-excursion/)
- [Yard Goat Caboose Ride](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/yard-goat-caboose-ride/)
- [Lecture](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/lecture/)
- [Yard Goat Caboose Rides](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/yard-goat-caboose-rides/)
- [SEO & Content Marketing Strategies](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/seo-content-marketing-strategies/)
- [Emerging Technologies & Innovation Trends](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/emerging-technologies-innovation-trends/)
- [Merch Car Register](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/merch-car-register/)
- [Caboose Host](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/caboose-host/)
- [Car Host 4471](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/car-host-4471/)
- [Car Host](https://michigansteamtrain.com/etn-schedule/car-host/)

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