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Through public support, SMRS is able to restore and maintain its engines, train cars, and track to provide tours to the public.  Help us keep our tracks sanded by:

    Becoming an SMRS museum member.

    Donating machinery, materials, tools or services from your business.

    Making a personal tax-deductible donation.  Click here: 

    Becoming an SMRS volunteer.

By becoming a member, you'll receive a free subscription to The Railway Express, the SMRS quarterly newsletter, and updates on the progress of restoration projects and developments within the organization, as well as the ability to vote during board member elections. 

Sponsor (individuals, corporations, & other organizations)

$50 (55)

Family (one adult and related children or two adults)

$40 (45)

Regular (18 years and older)

$20 (25)

Associate (16 to 18 years old)

$15 (20)

*  Members have a 30 day grace period for renewal.

**Add $5 per year for Canadian addressed memberships. (Effective April 1, 2005,     membership rates will increase $5.)

SMRS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is qualified to receive charitable contributions under IRS regulations.  Donations are deductible on IRS form 1040 Schedule A, Itemized Deductions.  Your contribution to the Museum allows us to provide programs and services promoting railroading history to the public.

As an all volunteer operation, the Southern Michigan Railroad provides a broad range of opportunities in which to volunteer.  Whether you're a train enthusiast, a railroad history buff, or you're wanting to learn firsthand what railroading is all about, SMRS matches volunteers' interests and skills with the Museum's needs.  Some of our volunteer positions available include:

Ticket Agents / Gift Shop Sales - Greet visitors, sell tickets, and 
help in our gift shop on scheduled train days with sales and general 
information.  

Train Crew - Ride the train, check tickets and converse with passengers 
as a Conductor.  Learn to flag the train through intersections, brake the 
train, or become a licensed engineer.  

Track Crew - Maintain the right-of-way, replace ties, signals or crossings, 
and control brush and weed growth.  Learn to inspect the rail and bridges 
for safe train operations.  

Restoration - Help refurbish and restore locomotives, passenger cars 
and cabooses to use in train service or static displays.  

General Maintenance - Keep our yard, station, trains, buildings, and
right-of-way clean and repaired.  

Museum Docents - Assist the Curator with school programs and events, 
or charter excursions.  Research historical events, building, and 
equipment used on the Clinton Branch.  



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.

Telephone
(517) 456-7677
FAX
(517) 456-7677
Postal address
320 South Division Street
Clinton, Michigan 49236
Electronic mail
General Information: trains@southernmichiganrailroad.org
Webmaster: webmaster@southernmichiganrailroad.org

 


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