Luke operating The Spirit of Traverse City

Luke Randall operating The Spirit of Traverse City.

Conductor (ticket taker) Sabrina Jordan can be seen supporting the Jump to Japan exhibit at the childrens museum. This near the end of the 2008 operating tourist season.

The Spirit of Traverse City is owned and operated by the City of Traverse City. It is located in downtown Traverse City, MI on the water adjacent to Clinch Marina. It operates Labor Day through Memorial Day, weather permitting. The track is a single loop .45 miles in length. The track crosses three vehicle crossings and four pedestrian crossings.

The engine is a live steam engine with a working pressure of 150 PSI. Diesel oil is burned to heat water, creating steam. The engine is a replica Atlantic type steam locomotive, approximately 1:4 scale (quarter scale). The track is 15" gauge. The engine was built in the 1940's.

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[garretthamster]

i want that whistle on one of are Tinkerbell's. unless it use all the steam up. lol

[garbon2535]

If you think it sounds good in the video you should hear it in person!

[jjaagg5050]

@mikado1555 I'm really going to miss it. My son lives in T.C. and we only get to visit twice a year if we are lucky. We'll be up there in a few weeks and will probably go ride it one last time.

[zkott11]

@garretthamster How fast can you get this thing up to?

[mikado1555]

The train is kept outside during the running season (late May- early Sept) and we cover the stack and the sand dome to prevent water from getting inside. The bell, whistle and number plate are taken off and locked up each night to prevent someone from stealing them. During the off season, everything is kept in the city shops.

[andrewbnsf]

Wheres the shed?

[truckman63]

Oh ok I haven't benn to that part of T.C. in a longe time