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Announcements, FYI

Excursion to the 44th Alma Highland Festival May 28, 2011

For the first time since the mid-1980′s, ride a train to the Alma Highland Festival. Board the diesel powered train at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso for a trip to one of Michigan’s great summer events.

If you have never attended the Alma Highland Festival, you are in for a rare treat. Thousands of people from around the world flock to Alma every year (this is year 44) to enjoy the music, dancing, food, competitions and the Border Collie exhibition. All things Scottish will be there. There are over 100 crafters in the Arts and Crafts Fair area and food vendors serving Scottish delicacies. This is not your run-of-the-mill festival! Admission to the festival included in ticket price. Purchase your tickets HERE, or for further information, check out the ALMA HIGHLAND FESTIVAL WEBSITE.

$40 for adults, $20 for children 2-12

Already attending the Highland Festival? Ride the Steam Railroading Institute’s one hour train from the festival itself:
One Hour Excursions         $15 for adults and $10 for children 2 – 12.

Action alerts, Announcements

Transit Advocacy Day at the Capitol May 17, 2011

The Let’s Get Moving coalition is holding a big Transit Advocacy Day at the Capitol on May 17 and you’re invited!  Bus riders, employees, transit system operators and other transit supporters will come together to tell Michigan legislators why transit matters and to oppose cuts in state transit funding.

When:              Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Where:             Speaker’s Library, Second Floor of the State Capitol Building
Who:               Transit riders, operators, managers and advocates from around the state
Why:               To promote and protect public transit services

Advocacy Day Schedule
10am   Welcome and Introduction
10:30   Issue Briefing and Training Session
11:30   Legislative Luncheon  (Please ask your State Legislators to attend!)
1:30     Transit Press Conference (optional)                           
2pm     Transit Advocates Roundtable Discussion (optional)

Please RSVP online at www.tinyurl.com/TransitDay or call 517-372-0860.

Please also contact your State Representative and State Senator beforehand.  Tell their scheduler that you are a constituent and would like to meet with them when you are in Lansing.  The legislators are invited and encouraged to attend the luncheon with you (between 11:30am and 1:30pm) or you can schedule a separate meeting during the day.

With questions or for more information, contact Capitol Services at 517-372-0860.

Announcements, FYI

Amtrak taps into railfan base to boost security

The Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security program assists Amtrak Police in protecting America’s Railroad by encouraging passengers and community members to be on the alert for potential security or safety problems.
 
Help maintain a safe rail network by joining the Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security program. Amtrak Police need your assistance as an extra set of eyes and ears. Register today and help protect America’s Railroad.

Sign up Today!  https://pass.amtrak.com/  Register for Free

The Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security (PASS) program encourages community members to sign up, and personally assume the challenge of Protecting America’s Railroad. Help maintain a safe rail network by joining Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security. We need your assistance as an additional set of eyes and ears, alert to anything unusual or out of the ordinary that you may witness. If you wish to participate, please complete and submit the form at the above link. Upon completion, an email will be sent to you containing a link to a printable version of your Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security Card.
Announcements, FYI

Maple Syrup Festival Train Ride

Train Rides – Shepherd to Mt. Pleasant

On Saturday April 30th a train will depart the Shepherd Train Depot and run to the Mountain Town Station Depot in Mt. Pleasant.

Train departs the Shepherd Depot hourly from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pricing is $10.00 per person / round trip.

There will also be a Dinner Train leaving Mountain Town Station at 5:00 pm. The Dinner Train will be $70.00 & up, including all the beer and wine you would like. You must be 21 years or older to take part in the wine and beer tasting.

There will be a special wine and beer tasting in the Club Car. The price is $35.00 per person. Tickets are available at the following locations:

  • Shepherd Depot
  • The Hair Razor in Shepherd
  • Mountain Town Station in Mt. Pleasant

More info:

Announcements, Meetings

MARP meets April 16, 2011 at the Millet Depot

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MARP Member Meeting
Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m. – Noon
(Executive Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m.)
Millet Depot / Lansing Model Railroad Club
5309 Old Lansing Rd.
Lansing, MI  48917
(corner of Millet Hwy. not far from I96-I69 exit)
MAP 

 The Lansing Model Railroad Club will be our hosts for the regular monthly meeting of MARP. The club occupies the former Millet depot which was moved from the original site and carefully and painstakingly renovated by club members who are anxious to show us their model layout. Check out the LMRC Website for lots of information about the club. Click here for information about the depot relocation and renovation. Scroll to the end of this message for driving directions.

Also on the schedule is a very brief presentation “Trains: On Track for Energy Efficiency” developed for use at the “green” community events in which MARP is participating with increasing frequency.

Please note the MARP executive committee will meet at 10 am, an hour prior to the start of the general membership meeting which begins at 11 am. Of course, all are welcome and encouraged to attend this pre-meeting.

If you would like to connect with others in your area for carpooling, please reply to this email. We are looking forward to seeing you in Millet!

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD PASSENGERS

Here are 2 other events to put on your calendar.

 National Train Day at the Toledo Amtrak Station, 30 April 2011. This is always a huge event with equipment displays, model layouts, interactive exhibits, food and music.

Click on the links below for more information.
National Train Day Event in Toledo, Saturday April 30, 2011
National Train Day Toledo Poster

Operation Lifesaver Michigan Quarterly Meeting, 6 May 2011, 9:30 am – Noon. Durand Union Station. MARP members are cordially invited to attend and will be guests of the Michigan Railroads Association for lunch following the meeting. If you plan to attend, please confirm. Send an email to samcrowl@comcast.net or phone Sam at 248-823-7037. 

 

 Details about the Lansing Model Railroad Club / Millet Depot:

Location:
The club is located southwest of downtown Lansing. Click Here for a map. The easiest way to the club is to take I-96 and use the Lansing Rd north exit (98B). Continue on Lansing Rd north to Old Lansing Rd (slight right turn).  The club is located about 1/2 mile east of the Woldumar Nature Center and next to a fire station (corner of Old Lansing Rd and Millet Hwy).  

Parking:
The driveway to the club is paved; however, parking is on uneven ground (grass or dirt) so it can get a little sloppy if we get a lot of rain.  If you have concerns about this, paved parking is available next door at the fire station/park or on Millet Hwy at a Baptist Church.  Both locations are a short walk to the club. 

Accessibility:
The building is wheelchair accessible via a ramp that leads to rear of the building; however, certain portions of the building require walking up stairs to get better views of the model railroad layout.  New bathroom facilities are ADA compliant.