The June meeting will be held on the 1st Tuesday in June, which is June 6 (also known as D-Day) at our building 2371 Marquette Ave.
2023 Railfan Excursion Update
There are still spaces on our planned EXCURSION to the St. Louis Railroad Museum and Galesburg. The dates are July 21-23. Costs are expected to be around $350 (depends on how many participate) for everything except food.
HO Scale Design Committee Meeting
The HO Layout Design Committee will convene on Tuesday, May 30 at 7pm at the building. Members will present current in progress designs for feedback. Any interested MRHS members are welcome to show up and discuss ideas.
PROPOSED GROUP RAILFAN EXCURSION
Muskegon Railroad Historical Society is looking into planning a RAILFAN EXCURSION for members in July. We hope this will be one of many to follow. While each will be different, this particular one will be a 3-day / 2-night event to share rail fellowship and see some exciting trains! This excursion would be open to all members. Shared … Continue reading PROPOSED GROUP RAILFAN EXCURSION
A HISTORY LESSON FROM MUSKEGON TO FREMONT
Since we are, after all, an historical society, this You Tube video, shot in 1988 features CSX and C&O running a job from Muskegon North to Montague and then to Fremont. It was done long before digital so its a bit grainy. But still very much worth a watch. https://youtu.be/_C6IUA3Mvvg
GREAT PUBLICITY FOR THE TRAIN SHOW
Woody and Andy featured on WZZM-13 newscast promoting our train show.
NEWS BULLETIN FROM MILWAUKEE
Since so many model railroaders make the trip over to Milwaukee each November for TrainFest, you don't need to make the trip this year, because TrainFest has been CANCELLED for 2023. Go to http://www.train-fest.com for all the details.
MRHS NEWSLETTER
The May 2023 MRHS Newsletter is now available in the Newsletters page.
MRHS ANNUAL TRAIN SHOW
Its getting closer. The MRHS Annual Model Railroad and Hobby Expo returns after a 2 year absence. Mark your calendar for April 29, 2023. Starts at 10am and runs until 2pm. The location is Cardinal Elementary School at 2310 Marquette Ave.
C&O–Last Chicago to Grand Rapids Train
All photos courtesy of John Macqueen
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