Bluewater NRHS provides the residents of the State of
Michigan the experience of railroad passenger travel.
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.
In addition to excursions, the Chapter's mission includes:
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
Welcome to the Bluewater Michigan Chapter of the
National Railway Historical Society
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.
Bluewater Membership Meeting:
March 11th, 2010
Directions Here

See our new Railroad Shows Page!!

New Renovation Project - 832
Bluewater Michigan Chapter has started it's renovation work on Southern
Railroad coach car #832.  In January, we started removing the seat
backs and cushions.  This project will proceed through the removal of
seats, seat frames, floor and steam heating lines between now and April
2010.  If you would like to volunteer to be involved in the restoration,
please contact CMO Bill Harman at 989-860-3900 or use the contact
us portion of our web site.
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This site is authored by Matthew Murawski and supported by Rebecca Frye & Chris Jacks. Information on
this site is compiled from writings of chapter 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.


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A passenger de-training
in Clare, Michigan
Jack Thompson photo
A young railfan on his first train ride
gets his ticket punched by the
Bluewater Conductor
gather for a briefing in Mount
Pleasant, Michigan.
Photo by Matt Murawski
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