The Bluewater Michigan Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, has been organized to preserve American railroad history, especially in the State of Michigan.
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About Us:
 | | Bluewater owns, preserves and operates several historic rail | | | passenger coaches for use on passenger excursion trains.
|  | | The Chapter was established in 1982, by 22 founding members who | | | met in a Royal Oak, Michigan hobby shop.
|  | | Both Chapter and Historical Society operate as entirely volunteer, non- | | | profit and tax-exempt organizations.
|  | | Bluewater's excursion program offers an experience of living history | | | and gives passengers a railroad perspective on Michigan's historic development.
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In addition to excursions, the Chapter's mission includes:
 | | Coach maintenance and fleet upgrading at the former C&O roundhouse | | | in Saginaw, Michigan
|  | | Maintenance of the Chapter's historical archives and library
|  | | Promotion of railroad grade crossing safety through participation in the | | | Association of American Railroads' "Operation Lifesaver" program
|  | | Sponsorship of railroad memorabilia shows | | | |
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Welcome to Bluewater...
Bluewater (248) 541-1000
Post Office Box 296 Royal Oak, MI 48068-0296
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About the NRHS:
The National Railroad Historical Society is a national, non-profit group made up of over 170 chapters nationwide. Bluewater is one of these chapters. When you join Bluewater, you also become a member of the NRHS, and receive its publications. For more information on the NRHS, visit the NRHS web page. The link will open up in a new window.
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Latest News:
Attention Volunteers! Thanks to all who came and helped us out with the seats in 829. Here is the report.
The next Bluewater Chapter meeting will be held on Thursday, August 14th, 2008 at the Royal Oak Senior Center. Directions Here
Bluewater recently celebrated it's 25th anniversary. Click the picture below to see our plague from the National and the original members.
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Bluewater Michigan Chapter Website Credits
This site is authored by Matthew Murawski and supported by Rebecca Frye & Chris Jacks. Information on this site is compiled from writings of chapter
members. Permission must be granted by the Bluewater Michigan Chapter NRHS for reproduction of any of the text or images on this site as authored by
Bluewater, except for personal use. The only exception is the NRHS logo, which is property of the NRHS. Permission must be granted by the NRHS for
reproduction.
This site was visited 9,098 times from its launch in 1998 to its re-launch in 12/2001. Between 12/2001 and 6/2007, the site was visited an additional 37,327
times. Thank you for taking interest in the preservation of rail history and for taking the time to review our website.