Little River Railroad

Little River Railroad *Depot museum open only on days we operate*
Come enjoy a scenic train ride through Coldwater country in southern Michigan

The Little River Railroad is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the restoration, operation and preservation of historic railroad equipment. The Little River Railroad is supported by ticket sales, concession sales, memberships and donations.

Easter Bunny Express 2026Thank you to the passengers who braved the wet weather to ride with us and our volunteers who h...
04/04/2026

Easter Bunny Express 2026
Thank you to the passengers who braved the wet weather to ride with us and our volunteers who helped make it a great day!

04/03/2026

WEATHER UPDATE!
If it is raining too hard to do the Easter Egg Hunt in Quincy, we will have the Easter Bunny visit with everyone on the train during the trip. If it is a light drizzle, we will still do the hunt. Bring an umbrella!

See you tomorrow!

Also, as a special treat, Steam Locomotive 110 is scheduled to pull this year's trains.

First steam up for the 2026 season. Ready for the Easter Bunny Express trains on April 4th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM!
03/28/2026

First steam up for the 2026 season.
Ready for the Easter Bunny Express trains on April 4th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM!

As most of you know, Engine  #110 and our name, came from a logging railroad in Townsend, Tennessee and our founder Terr...
03/20/2026

As most of you know, Engine #110 and our name, came from a logging railroad in Townsend, Tennessee and our founder Terry has been invited to speak about bringing #110 back to life during their Railroad and Heritage Festival.

At this year’s Railroad & Heritage Festival, we’re honored to welcome Terry Bloom, the man whose determination and heart helped save and restore beloved Engine #110.

Join us Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM as Terry shares the incredible journey of finding #110, rescuing her from decay, and bringing her back to life.

It’s a powerful piece of Little River history, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Please share with your friends.

***Vendor spaces can only be reserved through our official contact information. Please ignore any comments or messages claiming spots are available or offering special deals—these are not from us. All payments are made in person on the day of the event. If you see anyone asking for payment online, please do not respond.****

03/01/2026

Alright ladies and gentlemen! Ticket sales are live for all events but the Train Robbery, November Hillsdale Flyer, and Quincy Stop and Shop. We are still finalizing event details and times for those. We are excited to have you aboard in 2026!!! ALLL ABOARD!!

03/01/2026

Our 2026 Schedule & Events are officially here!

Please note:
-Ticket purchases are NOT live yet. But don’t worry – we'll make an announcement when tickets go on sale, so stay tuned for more details.
-Some events are in the process of other parties to nail down times and date.

In the meantime, take a look at the events posted here on Facebook. Start planning your next adventure!

Once ticket sales go live here is our website to purchase tickets:
https://littleriverrailroad.com/index.php/schedule-and-fares/

02/14/2026
01/28/2026

Railroad work never stops for winter weather as this freight train rubles by the depot

Welcome to 2026! Schedule out in April!
01/21/2026

Welcome to 2026! Schedule out in April!

This Historic Michigan Steam Train Is a Journey Back to the Golden Age of Rail 👇🏻

Would you like free rides and invites to special events at the Little River Railroad? Then become a member today!!Member...
01/06/2026

Would you like free rides and invites to special events at the Little River Railroad? Then become a member today!!

Membership types include:
Associate:--Requires at least 8 days of volunteer service per year
Benefits: No membership cost, unlimited rides & invitations to special events.
General--$100 a year
Benefits: Unlimited rides, invitations to special events, and voting rights for the year.
Lifetime $1,000 (one-time payment)
Benefits: Unlimited rides, invitations to special events, and voting rights for life.

*Upon verification of payment and/or services rendered, you will receive a membership card*

From all of us at Little River Railroad, have a safe and Happy New Year! Our 2026 schedule will be published on or aroun...
12/31/2025

From all of us at Little River Railroad, have a safe and Happy New Year! Our 2026 schedule will be published on or around mid March. We want to thank all our guests, volunteers, and communities surrounding for making 2025 and 20 years in Coldwater a sucess.

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29 W Park Avenue
Coldwater, MI
49036

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