2008 Excursions and Events

Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. is pleased to announce a 3-day motor car excursion on the Great Lakes Central Railroad (ex-TSBY) in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. This excursion will cover some track not previously traveled. The trip will start in Clare, MI and run south to Ithaca and return on Friday, then northwest to Traverse City on Saturday, with return to Clare on Sunday. The entire trip will cover approximately 275 miles. The excursion fee of $375 covers the railroad fee, overnight accommodations for 1 night in Traverse City (Sat., Sept. 13, 2008), ground transportation in Traverse City, and other miscellaneous excursion costs. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements in Clare for the nights of September 11 and 12, 2008 and should do so as soon as possible. Registration materials, complete details, itinerary, and maps will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and NARCOA rules apply. There is a 25 car limit. To register, send a check for $375.00 (Payable to Great Lakes Railcars) to Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, IN 46168-8035. For questions or further information, contact Mike at (317) 839-9320 or via e-mail (mford@indy.rr.com).