The green notes at the end of each event indicate how the MSSLS is involved. 

2012 Club Events

January 15th, 'A Train Show & Sale' (formerly Troy Train Show) - Confirmed Steamup

Over 350 dealer tables, plus raffle, door prizes, and operating layouts. Admission to the public is $3.00, under 12 is free.

Avondale High School, 2800 Waukegan, Auburn Hills, Michigan  48326  Contact Frank Lams at 248-823-4070

March 4, 2012 - Gratiot Valley Train Show & Sale - Confirmed Steamup

To be held at Macomb Community College.  For more information, visit their web site  http://www.gvrr.org

March 11, 2012 - Bluewater Train Show Tentative Steamup

Bluewater Michigan Chaper, NRHS presents Railroadiana & Model Train Show at the Taylor Town Trade Center, 22525 Ecorse Road, Taylor Michigan.  10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Event Flyer can be found here:  http://bluewaternrhs.com/files/2012Items/TaylorModelShow.html

March 25, 2012 - 32nd Annual Mid Michigan Model Train Show and Flea Market - Confirmed Steamup

Finch Fieldhouse on the campus of Central Michigan University - W. of Business US-127 (Mission St) off Preston in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Free parking, layouts and food concessions.  Doors open from 11:00 - 4:00

April 15, 2012 - Train, Railroad & Toy Meet - Confirmed Steamup

Chelsea Comfort Inn & Village Conference Center.  1645 Commerce Park Dr., Chelsea MI. 48118  Exit  159 off of I-94   Show hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

May 18,19,20th - Durand Union Station 37th annual, Durand Railroad Days -Durand, MI - Confirmed Steamup

This steamup is a great time at a wonderful old station and an event not to be missed.
For a schedule of events please visit:  http://www.durandrailroaddays.com/schedule.html

June 2, Dan Samuels "Steamup Steamup"  -  Gregory, MI -  (TENTATIVE Steamup Date for Members Only)

The steamup will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until?  For additional information, please contact Dan Samuels.  RSVP Required

June 23 & 24th - Log Cabin Days - Waterford Historical Society Park - Waterford, MI - Confirmed Steamup
Each day we will have 3 tracks of live steam engines running from 10am to 5pm.  
Parks web site:  http://www.waterfordhistoricalsociety.org/

July 21, Dan Samuels "Steamup Steamup #2"  -  Gregory, MI -  (TENTATIVE Steamup Date for Members Only)

The steamup will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until?  For additional information, please contact Dan Samuels.  RSVP Required

August 4 & 5th - MSSLS & Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad's Railfans Weekend - Flint, MI - Confirmed Steamup
This is the big one!!  This is the premier event of the year for the MSSLS.  Saturday and Sunday our club will be hosting a steamup at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad.  Crossroads Village features a steam powered saw mill, cider mill and many other attractions.  Included in our event (for steamers) is an after hours ride, with photo drive bys of their live steam locomotives and a pot luck dinner in the round house.  If you want to make it up to Michigan for one of our events, this is definitely the event you want to be at!  This year once again will feature #464, one of the last running Mudhens, don't miss the ride!! 

August 25th - Sixth Annual Steamup at the Lindley's - Livonia, MI - (Membership only steamup)

Who to bring: As always, spouses are specially invited.  Please don't leave them home.

What to bring: Of course, all small locomotives, especially geared locos, and anything you want to show off for the ground level track.

The club layout will be set up, so bring everything you want to run on the larger track.

What else to bring: Canopies if you have one, and lawn chairs.  For additional information, please contact Will Lindley.  RSVP Required

September 15, Dan Samuels "Steamup Steamup #3"  -  Gregory, MI -  (TENTATIVE Steamup Date for Members Only)

The steamup will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until?  For additional information, please contact Dan Samuels.  RSVP Required

October 13, Dan Samuels "Steamup Steamup #4"  -  Gregory, MI -  (TENTATIVE Steamup Date for Members Only)

The steamup will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until?  For additional information, please contact Dan Samuels.  RSVP Required

 
More to come in 2012.  Check back often for scheduled steamup updates.
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