🎅🎄All aboard the Santa Express! Tickets for the Santa Express are now available! Passengers will board the Santa Express at Clinton United Methodist Church for a magical train ride to Santa’s Caboose! Upon arrival, passengers will disembark the train for a visit with the jolly elf to share their Christmas wishes. Every child will receive a gift from Santa during their visit. Be sure to stop by our gift shop to receive a complimentary cup of hot cocoa from Santa’s elves and pickup some holiday gifts for your loved ones! ❄️You will be outside at many times during this experience.…
🍂🍁Fall Color Tours: Now Booking!🍁🍂
It’s nearly that time of year again, and we just love seeing our train surrounded by fall colors! All aboard our annual Fall Color Tours! A relaxing train ride is the perfect way to enjoy a brisk fall weekend. Climb aboard our train at Tecumseh Station for a 45 minute trip to Clinton to take in all the colors and scenic views. Upon arrival at Clinton Station, enjoy a cup of fresh apple cider from Kapnick Orchards, visit our gift shop for some souvenirs, and explore our historic railroad equipment on display! Experience the rails from our South Shore commuter…
2024 Trains, Trucks, & More!
Mark your calendars for Trains, Trucks, & More! Our 2024 event will be held from 10am – 4pm on Saturday, September 7th at 301 Bartlett Street, Clinton, MI 49236. Join us for a fun day of train rides, tractors, classic cars, emergency vehicles, model trains, and MORE! Free admission, free parking. Food available for purchase at some tasty food trucks and souvenirs available for purchase in the gift shop! Do you have a vintage tractor you like to show off? A classic car? An interesting truck? Get in touch with us! Send us an email to ttm.smrs@gmail.com for more information…
President Taft Visits the Southern Michigan Railroad
Join us at Hotrum Promenade Park in Tecumseh on Saturday, July 20th to experience a reenactment of the whistle stop President Taft performed back in 1910! While traveling by train to Jackson, Michigan to celebrate the founding of the Republican Party, President Taft stopped in Tecumseh to deliver a brief speech from the back of his private train car. You will be able to put yourself in the shoes of those eager onlookers and experience a whistle stop yourself! The reenactment will take place at 2:00PM as a part of Tecumseh’s Bicentennial Celebrations! This free event is something you won’t…
Clinton Summerfest!
Kick off the summer with a train ride! Hop aboard the Mill Pond Flyer during Clinton’s Summerfest! Enjoy a relaxing 45 minute round trip to Red Mill Pond. Take in the scenic views and spot all the wildlife on the water! Location: The train will board at the corner of Church Street and Division Street, Clinton, MI 49236. Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure. Schedule: June 8 Departures: 10am, 12pm, 2pm Tickets: Festival Special! Ages 13+: $15 Children (Ages 0-12): FREE! Book now to secure your seat!
Gift Cards!
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the rail fan in your life? How about the gift of a fun family outing? Consider a gift card to the Southern Michigan Railroad! Our digital gift cards can be used for any of our train ride experiences throughout the year. Purchase one today on our Tickets page!
John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust
We are pleased to announce that the John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust has granted $10,000 toward the movement and stabilization of our heavyweight Pullman sleeper ‘Emerald Vale’! This is one of 19 grants totaling $250,000 toward preservation of the “Golden Age” of railway travel, from 1920 to 1960. The Trust’s founder, John H. Emery, wanted to ensure future generations could share his experiences of rail travel, and we are excited to help carry out his mission. The ‘Emerald Vale’ is a heavyweight Pullman sleeper car. It was originally built as ‘Wetamoo’ in 1915 by The Pullman Company for use…
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBPAGE
Our 40th anniversary is here and we at the SMRS are working hard to make it a special year. To start our website needed a major overhaul. So, over the last few months a few members took on the challenge of creating a new website for the Southern Michigan Railroad. The goal was to make it a one stop shop for information about us including real time up to the minute ticket information. Things to do before, during and after your ride with us and so much more. This website is still a work in progress and will have changes…