Speakers and Topics

Featured Speaker: Kevin McKinney, former railroad officer and consultant, and founder of the Passenger Train Journal.

Morning Presentation: "Developing a Rail Passenger Program for Michigan"

Afternoon Presentation: "The Kalamazoo, Lake Shore & Michigan"

Dale Berry:  presenting "The Grand Trunk's Salt Line"

Kevin P. Keefe: presenting  "Lake Michigan Steam Seen Through the Lens of Robert A. Hadley"

Norman Krentel:  presenting "The Owosso & Corunna Electric and Affiliated Lines"

Larry McCloud:  presenting "Operating Michigan Shortlines Yesterday and Today"

Mark Worrall:  presenting "The Suburban Trains of Petoskey"

LuAnn Zettle:  presenting "Pedigree of the Detroit & Mackinac Railway"

Presentations will be held in the 2nd floor ballroom of the historic Durand Union Station, 200 South Railroad Street, Durand, Michigan. Registration fee includes a catered lunch plus beverages and refreshments during the morning and afternoon breaks. The facility is wheelchair accessible and has ample free parking.

The fee for the Saturday program is $75 (or $80 if postmarked after September 15th). Payable by check or Venmo. See Enrollment Form Below.

Afterglow: The Afterglow will be held at the nearby Union Station Smoke House, following the conference at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fellowship at this no-host, cash bar event.