The Bluewater Michigan Chapter, National
Railway Historical Society, has been
organized to preserve American railroad
history, especially in the State of Michigan.
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:
Coach maintenance and fleet upgrading at the former C&O
roundhouse in Saginaw, Michigan
Maintenance of the Chapter's historical archives and library
Cooperation in the development of the Michigan State Railroad
Museum at Durand
Promotion of railroad grade crossing safety through participation in the
Association of American Railroads' "Operation Lifesaver" program
Sponsorship of railroad memorabilia shows
Maintenance of the Glancy Toy Train Collection and display at the
Detroit Historical Museum
Welcome to Bluewater...
Bluewater Michigan Chapter of the
National Railway Historical Society

Bluewater
(248) 541-1000

Post Office Box 296
Royal Oak, MI
48068-0296
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.
Latest News:
Our 2008 schedule is up!
Click 2008 schedule to the left for our listings!

The next Bluewater Chapter meeting will be held on
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the Royal Oak Senior Center.
Directions Here

Volunteers are always needed! Right now we are looking for help in
our car restoration area at the roundhouse. If you can are an expert
welder or can just sand paint off of a wall, we have a place for you.
Click here for contact info.
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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.


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