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Author:  bobyar2001 [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 8:53 am ]
Post subject:  Steam at Henry Ford?
Planning a trip to Michigan the week of August 8. Can anyone tell me if steam will be up at The Henry Ford in Dearborn? How about the Huckleberry at Flint?
Author:  tom casper [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam at Henry Ford?
the Huck maybe closed on Monday & Tuesday. suggest u find there web site and see if open. Don't know about Ford, they use to have a web siteTom C.
Author:  pm-man [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam at Henry Ford?
Bob- Email me offsite; 60 miles more up I-94, and you can see our combine, depot museum, and the rest of our place. Also, I'll check with Marty Knox and see what's up.TJhttp://www.phmuseum.org
Author:  Aarne H. Frobom [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam at Henry Ford?
So far as I know, one steam locomotive is always in operation during peak season at the Henry Ford's Greenfield Village. It will be either the Mason 0-6-4T bogie engine (formerly 4'1" guage) or the 4-4-0 fabricated from a 0-4-0 back in the thirties (and recently equipped with a partial Lempor exhaust according to an earlier post). A nice gravel-pit 0-6-0 is also operable but seems to be infrequently used. On a visit a couple years ago we saw their expert staff tramming the Mason Bogie and remanufacturing the steam joint that passes through the swiveling bogie bearing - fascinating. Even if the only thing running were a handcar the Village railroad plant and display would be well worth your visit.And remember - the Steam Railroading Institute is only 30 miles west of the Huckleberry (which should be using its D&RGW 2-8-2 by the time of your visit). Just turn left after the culm pile from the surface coal mines along M-21. Mississippian Rwy. 2-8-0 No. 76 is now in transit by flat car from Ohio, so the number of steam locomotives in mid-Michigan is going up.
Author:  Alan S. Levy [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 1:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam at Henry Ford & #76
Where is the #76 headed?-Alan Levy
Author:  pm-man [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam at Henry Ford & #76
MSTRP/ SRI in Owosso --- and for a full restoration.TJG
Author:  Tom Cornillie [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam at Henry Ford & #76
What route is the 76 taking?Tom Cornillie
Author:  Ray [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 4:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam at Henry Ford?
Not steam related, but includes some rare mileage in Northern Michigan on the ex- GR&I trackage...On Saturday, August 6, Lake Central Rail Tours will operate an excursion from Mt. Pleasant to Boyne Falls (Boyne Falls is about 20 miles south of Petoskey) and return for the Boyne Falls Polish Festival. All day 250+ Mile roundtrip.Let me know if you're interested...www.lakecentralrailtours.com
Author:  Chris Salmonson [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 8:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam at Henry Ford?
Steam will be up at Greenfield Village. Most likely the Torch Lake (Mason) will be running. The Edison (4-4-0, Ford rebuild) is having its new cylinder installed and may be running by August.
Author:  Martyhuck [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam at Henry Ford?
The Henry Ford is running the Torch Lake. They haven't completed the new cylinder for the Edison. We haven't completed the 464 yet, but we are doing the final assembly. Contact me back channel or through TJ - we'll give you the nickle tour!I think you'll find an excellent spirit of co-operation, communication, and comraderie here in Michigan.
Author:  bobyar2001 [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Thanks to all
For the invitations to your facilities. My time will be limited, but I'll be in touch and hope we can get together.
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