Welcome to the Southern Michigan Railroad Society (SMRS) website. SMRS is a non-profit, all volunteer 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation operated by volunteers serving the southeastern Michigan area.

The Southern Michigan Railroad Society, Inc. is dedicated to building an operating museum railroad using the first branch rail lines into Michigan — the Palmyra and Jacksonburgh — and preserving its historical railroad era (1838-1982). The organization aims to promote the awareness of railroading through educational and social activities involving its members and the communities of Tecumseh and Clinton, Michigan.

SMRS is committed to the preservation, operation and restoration of antique, historic, or technically significant types of railroad equipment and other machinery for the benefit of the public at large, and the promotion of awareness of railroad technology and railroad models.

Cynthia Given, President & Museum Director
2005 – 2007*

Robert Kalb, Vice President
2005 – 2006*

Ernie Jeschke, Treasurer & Property Dept. Support
2005 – 2007*

George Cowdrey, Secretary
2005 – 2007*

Jason Mifsud, Director
2004 – 2006

Lance Charter, Director and Train Master 2005 – 2007
Gary Greenwood, Director 2004 – 2006

Lance Charter, Train Master
Orcelia Davison, Museum Curator
Richard Loucks, Building & Mechanical Support

*Also serves as a membership elected SMRS officer.
NOTE: SMRS membership passed a revision to the bylaws in November 2002. As a result, the number of board members changed.

Contact the Southern Michigan Railroad Society Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Railroad Museum is open on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm during the regular season from mid-May through late September.

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