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==Steam Railroading Institute History==
 
==Steam Railroading Institute History==
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The Steam Railroading Institute is an organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historical railroad equipment and items. It operates a heritage railroad over Great Lakes Central tracks, which offers occasional passenger excursion trains using steam locomotives: ex-Pere Marquette Railway Steam Locomotive No. 1225, visiting tank engines, and Chicago & Northwestern Railway 175 which is currently under restoration.
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The Steam Railroading Institute is an organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historical railroad equipment and items. It operates as a heritage railroad utilizing the Great Lakes Central Railroad, offering occasional passenger excursion trains using steam locomotives: Pere Marquette Railway No. 1225, visiting engines of various sizes, and Chicago & Northwestern Railway No. 175 which is currently under restoration.
  
 
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. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Chairman Cyrus Eaton thought that the University College of Engineering ought to have a piece of real equipment to work on and convinced the MSU University Trustee Forest Akers that this was a good idea. Eaton didn't like seeing these relatively new locomotives cut up for scrap. The Dean of the College of Engineering was not convinced, so then University President John Hannah, accepted the engine as a contribution to the MSU Museum. It arrived on campus in 1957. There it sat, getting an occasional coat of paint and was opened to the public on football weekends until 1969 when a group of students took an interest in the locomotive. The Michigan State University Railroad Club was formed by student rail fans who were interested in Trains and Locomotives in general. In 1970 at the suggestion of Randy Paquette, they adopted 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 after then MSURRC President Chuck Julian discussed the subject of how this engine would run when finished, with then University President Edgar Harden. Harden proposed that they form a 501(c)(3) that would allow the University to give the Trust the locomotive. MSU had no interest in running a steam locomotive. The MSTRP started its corporate run in July 1979. Harden kept his promise and had the University donate the locomotive to this new organization.
 
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. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Chairman Cyrus Eaton thought that the University College of Engineering ought to have a piece of real equipment to work on and convinced the MSU University Trustee Forest Akers that this was a good idea. Eaton didn't like seeing these relatively new locomotives cut up for scrap. The Dean of the College of Engineering was not convinced, so then University President John Hannah, accepted the engine as a contribution to the MSU Museum. It arrived on campus in 1957. There it sat, getting an occasional coat of paint and was opened to the public on football weekends until 1969 when a group of students took an interest in the locomotive. The Michigan State University Railroad Club was formed by student rail fans who were interested in Trains and Locomotives in general. In 1970 at the suggestion of Randy Paquette, they adopted 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 after then MSURRC President Chuck Julian discussed the subject of how this engine would run when finished, with then University President Edgar Harden. Harden proposed that they form a 501(c)(3) that would allow the University to give the Trust the locomotive. MSU had no interest in running a steam locomotive. The MSTRP started its corporate run in July 1979. Harden kept his promise and had the University donate the locomotive to this new organization.
  
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In the past thirty-five years the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and its Steam Railroading Institute have grown tremendously, now housing two steam locomotives, a fleet of passenger cars, and numerous pieces of rolling stock.
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In the past fourty-five years the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and its Steam Railroading Institute have grown tremendously, now housing two steam locomotives, a fleet of passenger cars, and numerous pieces of rolling stock.
  
 
Situated on the site of the old Ann Arbor Railroad's steam backshop and roundhouse, the Steam Railroading Institute exhibits the intricacies of working steam locomotives.
 
Situated on the site of the old Ann Arbor Railroad's steam backshop and roundhouse, the Steam Railroading Institute exhibits the intricacies of working steam locomotives.
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|1941
 
|1941
 
|Ex-PM 1225.
 
|Ex-PM 1225.
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|In active service. Main locomotive for excursions.  
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|In active service. Main steam locomotive for excursions.  
 
Previously was on display at Michigan State University from 1957 to 1981. Model for locomotive in the motion picture "Polar Express."  
 
Previously was on display at Michigan State University from 1957 to 1981. Model for locomotive in the motion picture "Polar Express."  
 
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|Ex-MPEX 57/MARC 57/KCS 766/CR 3138/PC 3138.
 
|Ex-MPEX 57/MARC 57/KCS 766/CR 3138/PC 3138.
 
|Operable. Being leased by the SRI until Spring 2028 (5-year lease).
 
|Operable. Being leased by the SRI until Spring 2028 (5-year lease).
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First arrived on property in late 2022.
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Arrived on property in October 2022.
 
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|[https://michigansteamtrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SRI-SW1200.jpg MSTX 1155]
 
|[https://michigansteamtrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SRI-SW1200.jpg MSTX 1155]
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|SW1200
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|SW1200RS
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|19??
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|1958
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|Ex-CE 1200.
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|Ex-CE 1200/RLCX 1290/CN 1304.
 
|Operable. Donated by Consumers Energy in December 2023. Not yet on property.
 
|Operable. Donated by Consumers Energy in December 2023. Not yet on property.
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Originally operated at Dan E. Karn Generating Plant in Essexville, MI.
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Originally operated at Dan E. Karn Generating Plant in Essexville, MI. B/N A1373.  
 
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|Ex-BOMX 147/MARC 147/MTA/SEMTA 107/PRR 147 "Norristown Inn."   
 
|Ex-BOMX 147/MARC 147/MTA/SEMTA 107/PRR 147 "Norristown Inn."   
 
|In active service. Purchased after 16-year lease from B&O Railroad Museum in 2017.  
 
|In active service. Purchased after 16-year lease from B&O Railroad Museum in 2017.  
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Leased to FWRHS for the 2022 and 2023 seasons of the Indiana Rail Experience.  
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Leased to FWRHS for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 seasons of the Indiana Rail Experience.  
 
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|-
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243408 RPCX 372]
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5879789 MSTX 4620]
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|Sleeper
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|1954
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|Ex-RPCX 372/RBBX/AMTK 372/NP 372.
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|Stored. Purchased in 2019. Listed for sale in 2022.
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Proceeds from sale will go to “City of Ashland" sleeper restoration.
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5879789 MSTX 462]
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|Combination Coach
 
|Combination Coach
 
|1934  
 
|1934  
 
|Ex-[http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar32.JPG CNW 462]/CGW 462/CO 462.
 
|Ex-[http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar32.JPG CNW 462]/CGW 462/CO 462.
 
|Serviceable.  
 
|Serviceable.  
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Used as a concession car.
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Used as a concession car., Renumbered to 4620 with the arrival of former Northern Pacific dining car 462.
 
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|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244308 MSTX 462]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244308 MSTX 462]
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|Ex-MSTX 8550/AMTK 8550/AMTK 8506/AMTK 8048/NP 1296/NP 462.
 
|Ex-MSTX 8550/AMTK 8550/AMTK 8506/AMTK 8048/NP 1296/NP 462.
 
|In active service.  
 
|In active service.  
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Acquired in 2019.
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Acquired in 2019.  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680896 MSTX 575]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680896 MSTX 575]
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|1956
 
|1956
 
|Ex-AMTK 39970/ATSF 575.
 
|Ex-AMTK 39970/ATSF 575.
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|In active service.  
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|In active service. Acquired in 2019.
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Acquired in 2019.
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Listed for sale and sold in early 2024.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5879775 MSTX 580]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5879775 MSTX 580]
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|1956
 
|1956
 
|Ex-AMTK 39975/ATSF 580.
 
|Ex-AMTK 39975/ATSF 580.
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|In active service.  
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|In active service. Acquired in 2019.
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Acquired in 2019.
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Listed for sale and sold in early 2024.
 
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|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243412 MSTX 762]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243412 MSTX 762]
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|Ex-TSBY 762/VIA 762/CN 762.
 
|Ex-TSBY 762/VIA 762/CN 762.
 
|Purchased from TSBY in 2005. Was stored pending floor, car body repair, and design of a new interior.  
 
|Purchased from TSBY in 2005. Was stored pending floor, car body repair, and design of a new interior.  
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Being parted out and scrapped as of Winter 2023.  
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Being parted out and scrapped as of Spring 2024.  
 
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|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680899 MSTX 736]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680899 MSTX 736]
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|1964
 
|1964
 
|Ex-AMTK 9936/ATSF 736.
 
|Ex-AMTK 9936/ATSF 736.
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|In active service.  
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|In active service. Acquired in 2019.
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Acquired in 2019.
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Listed for sale and sold in early 2024.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5878930 MSTX 1363]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5878930 MSTX 1363]
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|1953  
 
|1953  
 
|Ex-AMTK 1363/USAX 89639.
 
|Ex-AMTK 1363/USAX 89639.
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|Out of service. Was used as a gift shop car.  
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|Out of service. Was used as a gift shop car. Used as storage.
 
Former kitchen car, converted to a [http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar53.JPG baggage car] by Amtrak.
 
Former kitchen car, converted to a [http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar53.JPG baggage car] by Amtrak.
 
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|1943  
 
|1943  
 
|Ex-C&O 1615.
 
|Ex-C&O 1615.
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|Stored OOS in the GLC yards in Owosso.  
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|Stored OOS.  
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Parts source?
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Used as storage. Privately owned by SRI member and volunteer.
 
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|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5230611 MSTX 2624]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5230611 MSTX 2624]
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|Ex-C&O 2624 “City of Ashland.”
 
|Ex-C&O 2624 “City of Ashland.”
 
|Stored pending restoration.  
 
|Stored pending restoration.  
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Was used only for crew accommodation.   
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Was used only for crew accommodation. Proceeds from sale of RPCX 372 will help stabilize 2624.   
 
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|-
 
|[http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680903 MSTX 5447]
 
|[http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680903 MSTX 5447]
 
|Coach
 
|Coach
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|1953  
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|1954  
 
|Ex-GLC 5447/TSBY 5447/VIA 5447/CN 5447.
 
|Ex-GLC 5447/TSBY 5447/VIA 5447/CN 5447.
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|In active service.
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|In active service. Rebuilt from 2022 to 2024.
 
Acquired from GLC in 2019.
 
Acquired from GLC in 2019.
 
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|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243397 MSTX 5482]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243397 MSTX 5482]
 
|Coach
 
|Coach
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|1950
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|1954
 
|Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796866 ADIX 5430] "Tupper Lake"/VIA 5482/CN 5482.
 
|Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796866 ADIX 5430] "Tupper Lake"/VIA 5482/CN 5482.
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|Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX.  
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|Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. Stored pending shop time.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243333 MSTX 5485]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243333 MSTX 5485]
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|1954  
 
|1954  
 
|Ex-ADIX 5485/VIA 5485/CN 5485.
 
|Ex-ADIX 5485/VIA 5485/CN 5485.
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|In active service.  
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|In active service. Called "Big Moose" by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.
 
Acquired in 2022 from ADIX.  
 
Acquired in 2022 from ADIX.  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244307 MSTX 5576]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244307 MSTX 5576]
 
|Coach
 
|Coach
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|1950
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|1954
 
|Ex-TSBY 5576/VIA 5576/CN 5576.
 
|Ex-TSBY 5576/VIA 5576/CN 5576.
 
|In active service.  
 
|In active service.  
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244306 MSTX 5581]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244306 MSTX 5581]
 
|Coach
 
|Coach
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|1952
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|1954
 
|Ex-TSBY 5581/VIA 5581/CN 5581.
 
|Ex-TSBY 5581/VIA 5581/CN 5581.
 
|In active service.  
 
|In active service.  
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|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243405 MSTX 5600]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243405 MSTX 5600]
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|Diner
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|Lounge
 
|1954
 
|1954
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|Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796862 ADIX 3037]/VIA 3211/CN 5600.
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|Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796862 ADIX 3037]/VIA 3037/CN 5600.
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|Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX.
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|Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. Shipped to Owosso with temporary reporting marks as MSTX 3211.
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To be rebuilt into an open-air car.   
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To be rebuilt into open-air car, #5600.   
 
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|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243328 MSTX 5610]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243328 MSTX 5610]
 
|Coach
 
|Coach
 
|1954
 
|1954
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|Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796857 ADIX 3211]/AC 5610/VIA 5610/CN 3211/CN 5610.
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|Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796857 ADIX 3211]/VIA 5610/CN 3211/CN 5610.
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|Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX.  
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|Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. Called "Brandreth" by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Placed in service in 2024.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244318 MSTX 5646]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244318 MSTX 5646]
 
|Coach
 
|Coach
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|1952
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|1954
 
|Ex-TSBY 5646/VIA 5646/CN 5646.
 
|Ex-TSBY 5646/VIA 5646/CN 5646.
 
|In active service.  
 
|In active service.  
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|In active service. Named "Silver Halter."
 
|In active service. Named "Silver Halter."
 
Acquired in 2019.
 
Acquired in 2019.
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|-
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|[https://michigansteamtrain-com.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/449072463_1669673990475225_2861923303669051564_n-600x449.jpg PPCX 16505]
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|Coach
 +
|1953
 +
|Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1442994 PPCX 16505]/AMTK 10612/AMTK 1424/USAX 89554.
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|Acquired via trade with FWRHS in 2024
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SRI plans on rebuilding car into tool car/sleeper.
 
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|-
 
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|Ex-CSX/CO 31527/CO 31262.  
 
|Ex-CSX/CO 31527/CO 31262.  
 
|Displayed. Also used for photo freights.  
 
|Displayed. Also used for photo freights.  
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Donated to SRI in 2007 from Bluewater NRHS and repainted to a dual PM/C&O scheme in 2008.  
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Acquired in 2007 from Bluewater NRHS and repainted to a dual PM/C&O scheme in 2008.  
 
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|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4867490 PM 72332]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4867490 PM 72332]
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|Ex-AA 2838.
 
|Ex-AA 2838.
 
|In active service.  
 
|In active service.  
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Sold to SRI in 2007 by Bluewater NRHS. 2838 was restored to “DT&I/ Compass” scheme, as it appeared in the mid-1960’s.
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Acquired in 2007 from Bluewater NRHS. 2838 was restored to “DT&I/ Compass” scheme, as it appeared in the mid-1960’s.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244302 AA 2839]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244302 AA 2839]
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|Caboose
 
|Caboose
 
|1941/1970
 
|1941/1970
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|
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|Ex-CO 903674/CO 3674/CO 90091.
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|In active service.  
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|In active service. Rebuilt in Grand Rapids, MI in 19670.
 
Donated to SRI in early 2023, after being privately owned by Mike Burgett in Sebewaing, MI since 1988.   
 
Donated to SRI in early 2023, after being privately owned by Mike Burgett in Sebewaing, MI since 1988.   
 
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! Model
 
! Model
 
! Year Built
 
! Year Built
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! History
 
! Notes
 
! Notes
 
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|-
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|Auxiliary Power Car
 
|Auxiliary Power Car
 
|1943  
 
|1943  
−
|In active service. Ex-D&M 7.
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|Ex-DM 7.
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|In active service.
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Acquired in 2004. Was previously a power car for D&M’s business-car fleet.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243337 MSTX 1701]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243337 MSTX 1701]
 
|Tool Car
 
|Tool Car
 
|1943  
 
|1943  
−
|In active service. Ex-C&O 361/PM 1701.
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|Ex-CO 361/PM 1701/PM 361.
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|In active service.
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Donated by Chessie System in 1985.
 
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|-
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4578844 MSTX 5000]
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4578844 MSTX 5112]
 
|Auxiliary Water Car
 
|Auxiliary Water Car
−
|1929
+
|1940's
−
|Operational. Used as an auxiliary water car for #1225. Originally a tender from a CRIP 5000-series 4-8-4 steam locomotive.
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|Ex-CRIP.
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|Operational. Used as an auxiliary water car for #1225.  
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Originally a tender from a CRIP 5100-series 4-8-4 steam locomotive.
 
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|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5230589 DT&I 15027]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5230589 DT&I 15027]
 
|Burro Crane
 
|Burro Crane
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|194?
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|1940's
−
|Donated to the SRI in the 1990's by the GTW. It’s used for light lifting jobs at the SRI. Ex-GTW 15027/DT&I 15027.
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|Ex-GTW 15027/DT&I 15027.
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|Used for light lifting jobs at the SRI.
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Donated to the SRI in the 1990's by GTW.
 
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|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243340 GTW 54211]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243340 GTW 54211]
 
|Flatcar
 
|Flatcar
 
|19??
 
|19??
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|Used for storage.
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|Ex-GTW 54211.
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|Used for storage. Originally GTW boxcar.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243340 GTW 54263]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243340 GTW 54263]
 
|Flatcar
 
|Flatcar
 
|19??
 
|19??
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|Used for storage.
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|Ex-GTW 54263.
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|Used for storage. Originally GTW boxcar.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4867512 GTW 584388]
 
|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4867512 GTW 584388]
 
|Bunk Car
 
|Bunk Car
 
|192?
 
|192?
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|Sold to the SRI in 2007 by the Bluewater Chapter of the NRHS. The car is now back in its intended use as a foreman’s office.
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|Ex-GTW 584388/GTW 58332.
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|Currently used as the volunteer break room.
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Acquired in 2007 from Bluewater NRHS.  
 
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|2-8-0
 
|2-8-0
 
|1920
 
|1920
−
|Ex-Gettysburg 76/Mississippian 76/SLSF 76/JLC&E 40.
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|Ex-GETY 76/MSRW 76/SLSF 76/JLC&E 40.
 
|Was to be restored to operation by the SRI. Sold in 2018 to the [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5583865 Oakland Railroad Museum] in Oakland, MD.  
 
|Was to be restored to operation by the SRI. Sold in 2018 to the [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5583865 Oakland Railroad Museum] in Oakland, MD.  
 
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|Ex-AMTK 8551/AMTK 8500/AMTK 8051/CBQ 194.
 
|Ex-AMTK 8551/AMTK 8500/AMTK 8051/CBQ 194.
 
|Leased from FWRHS for 2022 North Pole Express season. Named "Silver Diner."
 
|Leased from FWRHS for 2022 North Pole Express season. Named "Silver Diner."
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|-
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243408 RPCX 372]
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|Sleeper
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|1954
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|Ex-RPCX 372/RBBX/AMTK 372/NP 372.
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|Stored. Purchased in 2019.
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Listed for sale in 2022. Sold and left property in October 2024. Proceeds from sale will go to “City of Ashland" sleeper restoration.
 
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|-
 
|[http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar55.JPG BMCX 856]
 
|[http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar55.JPG BMCX 856]
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|Passenger Car
 
|Passenger Car
 
|1942
 
|1942
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|Ex-Randolph Petroleum Company #1494 "Hummingbird"/Broadway Dinner Train/Amtrak 8039/ATSF.  
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|Ex-Randolph Petroleum Co. 1494 "Hummingbird"/Broadway Dinner Train/Amtrak 8039/ATSF 1494.  
 
|Only stored at the SRI. Departed the grounds in 2018. Now [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5894270 stored] in Lebanon, Ohio.
 
|Only stored at the SRI. Departed the grounds in 2018. Now [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5894270 stored] in Lebanon, Ohio.
 
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|Ex-PPCX 1614/Tennessee Bicentennial Train/AMTK 1614/AMTK 1404/USAX 89552.
 
|Ex-PPCX 1614/Tennessee Bicentennial Train/AMTK 1614/AMTK 1404/USAX 89552.
 
|Sold in 2011 to the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Stored in [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5191564 New Haven], IN.
 
|Sold in 2011 to the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Stored in [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5191564 New Haven], IN.
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|1952
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|Ex-AA 2834.
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|Sold/traded in the 1980s/1990s. Now on display in Zanesville, OH.
 
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Steam Railroading Institute History

The Steam Railroading Institute is an organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historical railroad equipment and items. It operates as a heritage railroad utilizing the Great Lakes Central Railroad, offering occasional passenger excursion trains using steam locomotives: Pere Marquette Railway No. 1225, visiting engines of various sizes, and Chicago & Northwestern Railway No. 175 which is currently under restoration.

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. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Chairman Cyrus Eaton thought that the University College of Engineering ought to have a piece of real equipment to work on and convinced the MSU University Trustee Forest Akers that this was a good idea. Eaton didn't like seeing these relatively new locomotives cut up for scrap. The Dean of the College of Engineering was not convinced, so then University President John Hannah, accepted the engine as a contribution to the MSU Museum. It arrived on campus in 1957. There it sat, getting an occasional coat of paint and was opened to the public on football weekends until 1969 when a group of students took an interest in the locomotive. The Michigan State University Railroad Club was formed by student rail fans who were interested in Trains and Locomotives in general. In 1970 at the suggestion of Randy Paquette, they adopted 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 after then MSURRC President Chuck Julian discussed the subject of how this engine would run when finished, with then University President Edgar Harden. Harden proposed that they form a 501(c)(3) that would allow the University to give the Trust the locomotive. MSU had no interest in running a steam locomotive. The MSTRP started its corporate run in July 1979. Harden kept his promise and had the University donate the locomotive to this new organization.

In the past fourty-five years the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and its Steam Railroading Institute have grown tremendously, now housing two steam locomotives, a fleet of passenger cars, and numerous pieces of rolling stock.

Situated on the site of the old Ann Arbor Railroad's steam backshop and roundhouse, the Steam Railroading Institute exhibits the intricacies of working steam locomotives.

The Steam Railroading Institute hosted both Train Festival 2009 and Train Expo 2014.

New Buffalo Turntable

The turntable is an original 90 foot PM turntable built in 1919 to serve the Pere Marquette railyard in New Buffalo, Michigan. It operated and served a 16 stall roundhouse for many years until Chessie System took over in 1984 and ceased operations at the New Buffalo yard. The SRI acquired the turntable and had it relocated to the site. Upon purchasing, the SRI added an additional 10 feet to the turntable to better accommodate larger rolling stock like the PM 1225. Still functioning like it did during the steam era, the turntable was used by the 1225 during its service years on the PM many times despite its short length.

SRI Visitor Center

The SRI Visitor Center is located inside a renovated freight warehouse used by the Ann Arbor Railroad. Its construction date is unclear but the foundation dates back to the 1880s. It is speculated that the original one burned down in the 1920s and the existing structure was built. Originally a creamery, the Ann Arbor used for freight storage for things like grain. Bruckman's Moving and Storage then leased the building from the railroad for storage use. The SRI purchased the building in 2004 and renovated it as their Visitor's Center containing exhibits, a model train layout, and the museum's artifact and archives collection.

Steam Railroading Institute Locomotives

Number Model Year Built History Notes
Steam Locomotives
CNW 175 4-6-0 1908 Ex-CNW 175. Currently under restoration.

From Hancock, Michigan.

PM 1225 2-8-4 1941 Ex-PM 1225. In active service. Main steam locomotive for excursions.

Previously was on display at Michigan State University from 1957 to 1981. Model for locomotive in the motion picture "Polar Express."

Diesel Locomotives
MSTX 1 "Mighty Mouse" 25 Tonner 1940s Ex-Shelby Grain & Feed/Barbary Coast Steel 2-43. Operable. Shop switcher.

Purchased at auction in 2008 from an elevator in Shelby, Ohio. Unknown heritage. Built as a 25 Ton and rebuilt in the 90s by Plymouth.

PNLX 57 GP40WH-2 1968 Ex-MPEX 57/MARC 57/KCS 766/CR 3138/PC 3138. Operable. Being leased by the SRI until Spring 2028 (5-year lease).

Arrived on property in October 2022.

MSTX 1155 SW1200RS 1958 Ex-CE 1200/RLCX 1290/CN 1304. Operable. Donated by Consumers Energy in December 2023. Not yet on property.

Originally operated at Dan E. Karn Generating Plant in Essexville, MI. B/N A1373.

Steam Railroading Institute Passenger Cars

Number Model Year Built History Notes
MSTX 147 Coach 1950 Ex-BOMX 147/MARC 147/MTA/SEMTA 107/PRR 147 "Norristown Inn." In active service. Purchased after 16-year lease from B&O Railroad Museum in 2017.

Leased to FWRHS for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 seasons of the Indiana Rail Experience.

MSTX 4620 Combination Coach 1934 Ex-CNW 462/CGW 462/CO 462. Serviceable.

Used as a concession car., Renumbered to 4620 with the arrival of former Northern Pacific dining car 462.

MSTX 462 Diner 1957 Ex-MSTX 8550/AMTK 8550/AMTK 8506/AMTK 8048/NP 1296/NP 462. In active service.

Acquired in 2019.

MSTX 575 Hi-Level Lounge 1956 Ex-AMTK 39970/ATSF 575. In active service. Acquired in 2019.

Listed for sale and sold in early 2024.

MSTX 580 Hi-Level Lounge 1956 Ex-AMTK 39975/ATSF 580. In active service. Acquired in 2019.

Listed for sale and sold in early 2024.

MSTX 762 Diner-Lounge 1952 Ex-TSBY 762/VIA 762/CN 762. Purchased from TSBY in 2005. Was stored pending floor, car body repair, and design of a new interior.

Being parted out and scrapped as of Spring 2024.

MSTX 736 Hi-Level Transition Coach 1964 Ex-AMTK 9936/ATSF 736. In active service. Acquired in 2019.

Listed for sale and sold in early 2024.

MSTX 1363 Baggage Car 1953 Ex-AMTK 1363/USAX 89639. Out of service. Was used as a gift shop car. Used as storage.

Former kitchen car, converted to a baggage car by Amtrak.

C&O 1615 Coach 1943 Ex-C&O 1615. Stored OOS.

Used as storage. Privately owned by SRI member and volunteer.

MSTX 2624 Sleeper 1950 Ex-C&O 2624 “City of Ashland.” Stored pending restoration.

Was used only for crew accommodation. Proceeds from sale of RPCX 372 will help stabilize 2624.

MSTX 5447 Coach 1954 Ex-GLC 5447/TSBY 5447/VIA 5447/CN 5447. In active service. Rebuilt from 2022 to 2024.

Acquired from GLC in 2019.

MSTX 5482 Coach 1954 Ex-ADIX 5430 "Tupper Lake"/VIA 5482/CN 5482. Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. Stored pending shop time.
MSTX 5485 Coach 1954 Ex-ADIX 5485/VIA 5485/CN 5485. In active service. Called "Big Moose" by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.

Acquired in 2022 from ADIX.

MSTX 5576 Coach 1954 Ex-TSBY 5576/VIA 5576/CN 5576. In active service.

Acquired from TSBY in 2005.

MSTX 5581 Coach 1954 Ex-TSBY 5581/VIA 5581/CN 5581. In active service.

Acquired from TSBY in 2005.

MSTX 5600 Lounge 1954 Ex-ADIX 3037/VIA 3037/CN 5600. Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. Shipped to Owosso with temporary reporting marks as MSTX 3211.

To be rebuilt into open-air car, #5600.

MSTX 5610 Coach 1954 Ex-ADIX 3211/VIA 5610/CN 3211/CN 5610. Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. Called "Brandreth" by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Placed in service in 2024.
MSTX 5646 Coach 1954 Ex-TSBY 5646/VIA 5646/CN 5646. In active service.

Acquired from TSBY in 2005.

MSTX 8532 Diner 1956 Ex-AMTK 8532/AMTK 8716/AMTK 5016/CBQ 4739. In active service. Named "Silver Halter."

Acquired in 2019.

PPCX 16505 Coach 1953 Ex-PPCX 16505/AMTK 10612/AMTK 1424/USAX 89554. Acquired via trade with FWRHS in 2024

SRI plans on rebuilding car into tool car/sleeper.

Steam Railroading Institute Freight Cars

Number Model Year Built History Notes
MSTX 129 Tank Car 194? Ex-DM/GATX. Displayed. Also used for photo freights.

Donated to the SRI by RailAmerica in 2007.

AA 1128 Boxcar 1922/1941 Ex-AA X4646/AA 1128/WAB 82xxx/WAB 23xxx. Displayed. Also used for photo freights.

Donated by GLC in 2007.

AA 1314 Boxcar 1957 Ex-AA 1314. Displayed. Also used for photo freights.

Acquired by SRI in 1984.

POX 2124 Tank Car 194? Ex-DM/GATX. Displayed. Also used for photo freights.

Donated to the SRI by RailAmerica in 2007.

DM 3514 Gondola 1947 Ex-DM 3514. Displayed. Also used for MOW and photo freights.

Donated to the SRI in 2007 by RailAmerica. Was used as an idler car for loading the Chief Wawatam car ferry.

C&O 31527/PM 18400 Gondola 1939 Ex-CSX/CO 31527/CO 31262. Displayed. Also used for photo freights.

Acquired in 2007 from Bluewater NRHS and repainted to a dual PM/C&O scheme in 2008.

PM 72332 Boxcar 1946 Ex-PM 72332. Displayed. Also used for storage and photo freights.

Donated by the Chessie System in 1981.

WAB 82583 Boxcar 1922/1941 Ex-AA 1138/WAB 82583/WAB 23xxx. Displayed. Also used for storage and photo freights.

Donated to SRI by the State of Michigan in 1983.

Steam Railroading Institute Cabooses

Number Model Year Built Heritage Notes
PM A909 Caboose 1934 Ex-PM A909. Operable. Used on certain excursions for the SRI and on photo freights.

Donated by C&O in 1983. Trucks replaced in 2017.

AA 2838 Caboose 1952 Ex-AA 2838. In active service.

Acquired in 2007 from Bluewater NRHS. 2838 was restored to “DT&I/ Compass” scheme, as it appeared in the mid-1960’s.

AA 2839 Caboose 1952 Ex-AA 2839. In active service.

Acquired by SRI in 2004. Restored in 2005 to “Wabash/ Flag” scheme as when delivered in 1952.

CO 3674 Caboose 1941/1970 Ex-CO 903674/CO 3674/CO 90091. In active service. Rebuilt in Grand Rapids, MI in 19670.

Donated to SRI in early 2023, after being privately owned by Mike Burgett in Sebewaing, MI since 1988.

Steam Railroading Institute Miscellaneous Equipment

Number Model Year Built History Notes
MSTX 7 Auxiliary Power Car 1943 Ex-DM 7. In active service.

Acquired in 2004. Was previously a power car for D&M’s business-car fleet.

MSTX 1701 Tool Car 1943 Ex-CO 361/PM 1701/PM 361. In active service.

Donated by Chessie System in 1985.

MSTX 5112 Auxiliary Water Car 1940's Ex-CRIP. Operational. Used as an auxiliary water car for #1225.

Originally a tender from a CRIP 5100-series 4-8-4 steam locomotive.

DT&I 15027 Burro Crane 1940's Ex-GTW 15027/DT&I 15027. Used for light lifting jobs at the SRI.

Donated to the SRI in the 1990's by GTW.

GTW 54211 Flatcar 19?? Ex-GTW 54211. Used for storage. Originally GTW boxcar.
GTW 54263 Flatcar 19?? Ex-GTW 54263. Used for storage. Originally GTW boxcar.
GTW 584388 Bunk Car 192? Ex-GTW 584388/GTW 58332. Currently used as the volunteer break room.

Acquired in 2007 from Bluewater NRHS.

Former Steam Railroading Institute Equipment

Number Model Year Built Notes
Locomotives
D&M 10 44 Tonner 1942 Ex-D&M 10/MSTL D742. Sold to Southern Michigan Railroad. Stored in Clinton, MI.
MSRW 76 2-8-0 1920 Ex-GETY 76/MSRW 76/SLSF 76/JLC&E 40. Was to be restored to operation by the SRI. Sold in 2018 to the Oakland Railroad Museum in Oakland, MD.
LTEX 310 F40PHR 1985 Ex-LTEX 310/SLC 310/AMTL 310/VRE V31/AMTK 392. Leased for 2021 NPE season. Returned. Currently on Midland Railway as of 2022.
GLLX 4428 GP9 1954 Ex-GTW 4428/GTW 1752. Leased to SRI from 2019 until early 2023. Returned to GLLX. Now on West Michigan Railroad in Hartford, MI.
PNLX 7471 SD40-2 1966 Ex-GCK 7471/HLCX 9044/MKCX 9044/CSX 8422/WM 7571/WM 7471. Leased to SRI for 2022 NPE season. Returned to PLNX in early 2023.
Rolling Stock
D&M 2 Business Car 1911 Ex-D&M 2. Was only stored at the SRI, never owned. Sold by private owner to RJ Corman.
RPCX 194 Diner 1948 Ex-AMTK 8551/AMTK 8500/AMTK 8051/CBQ 194. Leased from FWRHS for 2022 North Pole Express season. Named "Silver Diner."
RPCX 372 Sleeper 1954 Ex-RPCX 372/RBBX/AMTK 372/NP 372. Stored. Purchased in 2019.

Listed for sale in 2022. Sold and left property in October 2024. Proceeds from sale will go to “City of Ashland" sleeper restoration.

BMCX 856 Passenger Car 1947 Ex-AMTK 6031/AMTK 3220/RFP 856. Leased from Bluewater NRHS for 2005 Polar Express season.

Now on Branson Scenic Railway, Branson, MO as RPCX 856.

RANX 1494 Passenger Car 1942 Ex-Randolph Petroleum Co. 1494 "Hummingbird"/Broadway Dinner Train/Amtrak 8039/ATSF 1494. Only stored at the SRI. Departed the grounds in 2018. Now stored in Lebanon, Ohio.
PPCX 1610 Passenger Car 1953 Ex-PPCX 1610/Tennessee Bicentennial Train/AMTK 1610/USAX 89516. Sold in 2011 to the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Stored in New Haven, IN.
PPCX 1614 Passenger Car 1953 Ex-PPCX 1614/Tennessee Bicentennial Train/AMTK 1614/AMTK 1404/USAX 89552. Sold in 2011 to the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Stored in New Haven, IN.
AA 2834 Caboose 1952 Ex-AA 2834. Sold/traded in the 1980s/1990s. Now on display in Zanesville, OH.




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