Petoskey 1913 - Historic Railroads of Northern Michigan

Our volunteer, Dave Comer, was interviewed by 9&10 News yesterday!

Take a dive back in time to see what the rail road system looked like in Petoskey over 100 years ago Our storyteller Rachel Rademacher takes us back in time to learn all about the history of the rail road system back in 1913 in downtown Petoskey.For the past 14 years, Petoskey 1913, an affiliated railroad club has been working diligently on creating a replica rail road system model showcasing accur...

Due to the weather, the open house tonight has been canceled. Stay safe everyone!

Thank you to all who have come to the Open Houses! If you haven’t visited yet, there’s still time!

Please note our address is 621 Charlevoix Ave—in the Bear River Heritage Center. Google Maps says it is 621 Ingalls Avenue… we apologize for the confusion! Hope to see you soon!

Free admission (donations are appreciated)! Our address: 671 Charlevoix Avenue, Petoskey

Won’t you donate?

Shay Locomotive Built in 1907 by the Lima Locomotive Works of Lima, Ohio, C/N 2005 is a two-truck Shay which ferried countless loads of timber from East Texas forests to sawmills until the 1920s.

We hope to see you there!

2022 Shay Days The Harbor Springs Area Historical Society is pleased to once again present Shay Days, a celebration of inventor Ephraim Shay and his contributions to our community.

Come see us tomorrow! We’ll be open Saturday from 1:00-4:00!

We'll be open from 1pm to 4pm tomorrow, Friday, February 4 and Saturday, February 5. Please stop by!

Kindly wear a mask to protect our volunteers and their families. Thank you!

In honor of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the layout will not be open to guests today and tomorrow. Have a safe and healthy new year!

We’re in favor!!

Wouldn't it be marvelous if, at the holidays, grandparents could travel by train easily and safely downstate or up north to visit grandchildren? If college students could just safely hop a train home? We're on the case—and federal infrastructure dollars makes it more likely than ever. Please support this work during our Let's Make Local Happen! year-end campaign.
www.groundworkcenter.org/donate

Did you see Dave Comer tonight?

https://www.9and10news.com/2021/12/10/model-of-1913-petoskey-railroad-system-on-display/

Model of 1913 Petoskey Railroad System on Display - 9 & 10 News A model train organization has been working on a to scale replica of Petoskey’s railroad system from 1913. Many members of Historic Railroads of Northern Michigan have been working on the project for 10 years. Steady hands and attention to detail are crucial when putting an environment like this t...

We're open today and tomorrow from 1:00-4:00! Hope to see you!

For the health and safety of our volunteers and their families, kindly wear a mask. Thank you!

Won't you help restore the Shay locomotive? No gift is too small!

is finally here!! This October, we were honored to receive Shay Locomotive C/N 2005 into our collection - a 36 ton artifact built in 1907 by the Lima Locomotive and Machine Works of Ohio. Requiring extensive repairs and renovation, we’re thrilled to embark on this multi-year project, securing the historic locomotive as a permanent display! Today we hope you’ll join us in assuring this critical piece of Harbor Springs history is properly preserved via a donation which will graciously be matched by the team at Meta (parent company of Facebook). Donations of absolutely any size are always greatly appreciated as well as shares of this post. Thank you now and always! 🙌🏽🚂🇺🇸

Stop by and see the work our Club members have completed! We’re open today and tomorrow from 1:00-4:00pm. We’d love to see you!

We hope to see you between 1:00pm and 4:00pm today and tomorrow! Come say hi!

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Shay train is heading for a final stop in Michigan SFA's Shay locomotive will be refurbished by the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society in Michigan and displayed along with other Shay works.

We're always looking for new members and volunteers--no experience necessary. Talk to Dave Comer for more information. 🚞

Can't wait to see the Shay!!!

Historic logging locomotive to be restored for display in Michigan inventor’s hometown The 70,000-pound train recently returned to its roots in Harbor Springs.

We can't wait to see the Shay!

Originally built in 1907, Shay Locomotive 2005 has officially begun her restoration here in Northern Michigan. Special thanks to all who have already supported this incredible project; we're thrilled to be underway in bringing this treasured artifact to final rest in Harbor Springs! 🙌🏽🚂🇺🇸

Feel free to stop by this Friday and Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. We love visitors!

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Locomotive, log car leaving SFA The iconic train on Raguet Street soon will be pulling out of Nacogdoches for the final time.

The Shay has rolled into Northern Michigan!! 🤩🤩🤩🎉🎊

First look!! rolled into Northern Michigan earlier today, pictured here with HSAHS executive director Kristyn Balog. The train is now safely in storage as we begin raising critical funds to begin her restoration. What an exciting moment for the Harbor Springs community! Link in comments to donate - all contributions are greatly appreciated as we look to announce our timeline for public display! 🚂📰🇺🇸

We're just a *little* excited! 🤩

You've read the news; now here's the update we've all been waiting for!! We're THRILLED to announce that Shay Locomotive No. 2005 is officially underway to join our collection in Harbor Springs!! With only 115 engines remaining, we're fortunate to have acquired this cherished artifact. Thank you to Stephen F. Austin State University for their assistance. Follow along on our project - link in comments to make a donation towards our multi-year restoration project of this national treasure! More to follow! 🚂🙌🏽🇺🇸

We're open today from 1:00 to 4:00! Stop by and say hi to Dave Comer!

Petoskey 1913 - Historic Railroads of Northern Michigan updated their business hours.

We're open on Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Come see the trains and learn more about Petoskey in 1913.

Now open Fridays and Saturdays, from 1:00 to 4:00! Come say hi!