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Outdoor Adventure Center - Train Expo

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Outdoor Adventure Center - Train Expo

2025-10-17T11:00:00Z 2025-10-18T15:00:00Z Outdoor Adventure Center - Train Expo

Oct. 17-18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Join us for this celebration of trains and the history of railroading on the Detroit Riverfront. The event includes a model railroad, guest speaker, railroading artifacts and more! Lakeshore Garden Railway Club, Michigan Transit Museum, Operation Lifesaver and Grand Trunk Western Historical Society will be here with information, a raffle, giveaways and activities.

Included with the cost of admission.

 1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48207
Event Date

Start: October 17, 2025 11:00 AM

End: October 18, 2025 3:00 PM

Contact Information
Outdoor Adventure Center

Oct. 17-18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Join us for this celebration of trains and the history of railroading on the Detroit Riverfront. The event includes a model railroad, guest speaker, railroading artifacts and more! Lakeshore Garden Railway Club, Michigan Transit Museum, Operation Lifesaver and Grand Trunk Western Historical Society will be here with information, a raffle, giveaways and activities.

Included with the cost of admission.

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