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Post by JDaddy on Jun 10, 2024 21:07:13 GMT
Arsenal of Freedom – Military Vehicle Show and Railroading Weekend
June 14 - June 16
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FREE!
Free Admission!
10am- 6pm Fri & Sat
10am-2pm Sun
Honor Father’s Day Weekend and Flag Day Weekend with us and the Military Vehicle Collector’s Club of Michigan to kick off a beautiful Michigan Summer! This patriotic weekend nods to the history of the involvement of railroads in wartime. Come meet the Rosie the Riveter troupe and WWI re-enactors, peruse rows of military vehicle displays, tap your foot to war-time live music, enjoy a “Yard Goat” caboose ride, and much more!
This free event is in conjunction with Hands on the Throttle and the Freedom Flyer. To purchase tickets for those experiences, please click on their specific event listing.
Come see the 1225 in action.
Also The Detroit Three Railers Will be hosting with a modular layout and lots of running trains. Come join us!
Owosso Michigan!
Steam Railroading Institute
405 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 11, 2024 13:31:24 GMT
More info in case you are intending to join the show:
Join us for a weekend of family-oriented, patriotic events and activities as SRI and the Military Vehicle Collector’s Club of Michigan pay tribute to the teamwork of America’s railroads and military during wartime and peacetime. This event will offer many activities for the entire family:
Historic railroad equipment and 25+ military vehicle displays Military vehicle demonstrations & convoys Pere Marquette 1225 cab tours Caboose rides ($5 ticket) Free rides on our 7 ½” gauge railroad Food vendors Military bivouac on-site Petting zoo for kids FREE ADMISSION! Watch this site for a finalized list of vehicles that will be on display and the weekend’s schedule.
Do you own a military vehicle you would like to showcase? Contact Bill Thatcher at wrt1@comcast.net to pre-register! No day-of, on-site registration. Camping with vehicle allowed. Limited sites with power available.
Are you or your company interested in being a vendor or becoming an Event Sponsor for the Arsenal of Freedom show? Contact Camille at camilleg@michigansteamtrain.com for details. Steam Railroading Institute 405 So. Washington Street, Owosso, MI 48867 Local: (989) 725-9464 camilleg@michigansteamtrain.com
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Post by Adam on Jun 11, 2024 13:50:01 GMT
Sounds like a very nice show. Too far for me but would be fun to attend.
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 11, 2024 14:32:37 GMT
It sure is Adam, and what is really cool is the local shops have deals/ there are tons of carnival rides for the kids / helicopter rides / sometimes even a flyover of military planes!
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 11, 2024 14:49:46 GMT
We hosted last years show and Train-Man Dan did a great video of our modular layout and visit.
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Post by david1 on Jun 11, 2024 16:04:08 GMT
Sounds like a great show. Wish I was closer to the venue. Love trains and military equipment. Btw train-man Dans video is very nice, really enjoyed it.
Dave
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Post by Country Joe on Jun 12, 2024 16:00:12 GMT
Looks like it would be a lot of fun. If I lived reasonably close I would go but I checked Apple Maps and it’s a 1274 mile drive to Owosso.
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 12, 2024 17:08:08 GMT
Now worries guys. I will post some videos and photos for all to enjoy...
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 17, 2024 2:39:45 GMT
1225 sure was the star of the show!
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 17, 2024 2:40:16 GMT
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 17, 2024 2:41:11 GMT
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 17, 2024 2:54:38 GMT
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 17, 2024 2:55:17 GMT
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 17, 2024 2:56:08 GMT
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Post by JDaddy on Jun 17, 2024 2:56:54 GMT
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