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The Steam Railroading Institute’s auxiliary water tank car is the tender from a Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific 5000-series 4-8-4 steam locomotive, built by the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, New York.  In the 1950’s, the Rock Island converted many of these tenders to movable diesel-fuel tank cars for branch-line terminals.  This car was sold to steam locomotive collector, Dick Jensen of Chicago, and resold to a steel mill for fuel storage at Lemont, Illinois.  It was purchased by Steam Railroading Institute member, Aarne Frobom and donated to SRI for use behind Pere Marquette 1225 on longer trips. It has an approximate water capacity of 30,000 gallons.

The Steam Railroading Institute’s mission is to educate the public about steam era railroading in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. This includes the preservation of the skills and technology for maintaining steam locomotives by operating steam era equipment and providing the experience of steam locomotives in actual operation.

Location: 405 South Washington Street, Owosso, MI 48867

Mailing Address: Steam Railroading Institute, P.O. Box 665, Owosso, MI 48867-0665

Disclaimer: All Sales are final, no refunds unless Refund Protection Insurance is purchased before sale is completed (Refund Protection Insurance will allow for a full refund up to 72 hours before event). Steam Railroading Institute reserves the right to change out motive power or rolling stock at any time. Departure times are subject to delays due to freight traffic. All firearms (Concealed or Open Carried) are Prohibited on the property or on any locomotive, car, or equipment of the Steam Railroading Institute. Smoking on the train or in the SRI Welcome Center is also prohibited.

Hours:

Spring Hours (April - May): Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm  

Summer Hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day): Thursday through Saturday, 10am-4pm

Fall Hours (September): Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm

*October – March: Closed to the public, except by appointment or event.

Contact:

Phone: (989)-725-9464
Tickets: (989)-399-7589
Fax: (989)-723-1225

Email: info@michigansteamtrain.com

 

 

 

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