Whether you've never been around trains, are a hobbyist, or a professional, our railroad is open to you on our scheduled run days listed on our events page. Enjoy the realism of a full scale railroad as both freight and passenger service operate.
Bring your family and friends and visit our railroad, bring your railroad equipment and run it, or just drop by, visit and relax and have fun, we will even let you work if you so wish! If you have any questions or need more information please use the Contact Us form.
Bring your family and friends and visit our railroad, bring your railroad equipment and run it, or just drop by, visit and relax and have fun, we will even let you work if you so wish! If you have any questions or need more information please use the Contact Us form.
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Equipment
The club maintains an engine that is used on all public run days and is operated by trained club members. Some club members also own their own engine and rolling stock and offer passengers rides behind their own equipment. Regardless of the equipment used, the MMRC requires safety chains or drawbars on all rolling equipment for the safety of the public and our members. Boiler inspections and a current certificate must be provided for all boiler engines (steam locomotives). Visitors Everyone is welcome! When visiting, please know:
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Membership
Our current annual Family membership dues are $10.00 for the first year to new members and $25.00 per year thereafter. You do not need to own or operate a train to join our Club, we have many members who do not own or operate railroad equipment. Mid Michigan Railroad Club, Inc. membership is open to anyone that enjoys railroading. Our club is a 501c3 non-profit organization and your donations may be tax deductible.
Train Owners
Bring your train(s) and enjoy operating your equipment on the Mid-Michigan Railroad Club's tracks.
Regardless of running passenger or freight service, operators are expected to follow all mainline operating rules during the passenger sessions. Freight only service is available on a separate trackage system during the passenger service hours of operation.
MMRC Requirements
To conduct our operations, all members and guests are to familiarize themselves with these documents.
Passenger Riding Instructions Passenger conduct required by MMRC for safe riding and enjoyment of our Railroad
Operations Manual Our guide for operating equipment and personal expectations
Safety Guide Safety rules in effect for operating and attending our Railroad
We recommend use of the standards published below by the International Brotherhood of Live Steamers (IBLS) (authorized through their ShareAlike program).
Wheel Fabrication A technical resource for wheels used with 7 1/2" & 7 1/4" gauge Railway equipment
Safety Chains How To recommendations for use of Safety Chains and their attachment to rollng stock
Buying a Train Considerations before you purchase a new or used Live Steam Locomotive
Our current annual Family membership dues are $10.00 for the first year to new members and $25.00 per year thereafter. You do not need to own or operate a train to join our Club, we have many members who do not own or operate railroad equipment. Mid Michigan Railroad Club, Inc. membership is open to anyone that enjoys railroading. Our club is a 501c3 non-profit organization and your donations may be tax deductible.
Train Owners
Bring your train(s) and enjoy operating your equipment on the Mid-Michigan Railroad Club's tracks.
Regardless of running passenger or freight service, operators are expected to follow all mainline operating rules during the passenger sessions. Freight only service is available on a separate trackage system during the passenger service hours of operation.
MMRC Requirements
To conduct our operations, all members and guests are to familiarize themselves with these documents.
Passenger Riding Instructions Passenger conduct required by MMRC for safe riding and enjoyment of our Railroad
Operations Manual Our guide for operating equipment and personal expectations
Safety Guide Safety rules in effect for operating and attending our Railroad
We recommend use of the standards published below by the International Brotherhood of Live Steamers (IBLS) (authorized through their ShareAlike program).
Wheel Fabrication A technical resource for wheels used with 7 1/2" & 7 1/4" gauge Railway equipment
Safety Chains How To recommendations for use of Safety Chains and their attachment to rollng stock
Buying a Train Considerations before you purchase a new or used Live Steam Locomotive