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Central Michigan to Host Maroon & Gold Express on Sept. 9
7/13/2023 8:30:00 AM | Football, General
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Chippewas fans will have the unique opportunity to ride a train to and from Central Michigan’s football home opener against New Hampshire on Saturday, Sept. 9; Train to transport fans from Owosso to Mount Pleasant.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Central Michigan football fans will have the unique opportunity to ride a train, the Maroon and Gold Express, to the Chippewas' home opener against New Hampshire on Saturday, Sept. 9. Kickoff at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET. A complete list of details is available at this link.
The excursion will depart from Owosso, Mich. at 9 a.m. and arrive in Mount Pleasant around Noon. Upon arrival in Mount Pleasant, the train will make two stops in town: at the CMU Athletics Complex and then in downtown Mount Pleasant at Mountain Town Station (https://www.mountaintown.com/). No passengers are permitted to remain on the train after both stops in Mount Pleasant. Passengers will have time to eat and shop in downtown Mount Pleasant. For more information on things to do in the area, please visit www.meetmtp.com.
Central Michigan Athletics teamed with the Mount Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Steam Railroading Institute to bring CMU fans this exciting opportunity.
"We are extremely excited to bring this experience to our fans," Central Michigan Zyzelewski Family Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan said. "This is a fantastic opportunity for our fanbase to experience a Central Michigan football game from a different perspective by riding a train to and from the game. It will be a one-of-a-kind day that our fans will never forget. I urge everyone to reserve your seats now."
"The Mount Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is happy to help CMU and SRI bring the first-ever Maroon and Gold Express to Mount Pleasant," Executive Director of the Mt. Pleasant Area CVB Chris Rowley said. "We hope this can be done annually and provide a fun way to experience a CMU Football game."
Fans can catch the train at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, located at 405 South Washington Street, Owosso, MI 48867. Parking is provided at the facility. To purchase a ride on the Maroon & Gold Express, individuals may purchase their tickets off the Steam Railroading Institute website at this link.
The Steam Railroading Institute is dedicated to educating the public about steam era railroading in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. This includes the preservation of the skills and technology for maintaining steam locomotives by operating steam era equipment and providing the experience of steam locomotives in actual operation. For more information on the Michigan Steam Railroading Institute, please visit https://michigansteamtrain.com/.
MAROON & GOLD EXPRESS ITINERARY
Boarding begins in Owosso: 8:30 a.m.
Train departs Owosso: 9 a.m.
Arrive at CMU: Noon
Arrive in downtown Mount Pleasant: 12:45 p.m.
Kickoff: 1:30 p.m.
Last shuttle bus from downtown to CMU: 4:30 p.m. If you miss the last shuttle bus, you have missed the train
Boarding begins in Mount Pleasant: 5 p.m.
Depart Mount Pleasant 30 minutes after the game ends or 5:30 p.m., whichever occurs first
Arrive in Owosso: 8:30 p.m.
Several train ride packages are available for purchase:
FireUpChips! Train Only Package
2023 Central Michigan Football season tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased or renewed through Ticket Central at www.cmuchippewas.com or by calling the CMU Athletics Ticket Office at (989) 774-3045 or by e-mail at athletictickets@cmich.edu. Lock in your tickets now for the best seats at the best value.
CMU non conference road game tickets, which includes games at Michigan State, Notre Dame, and South Alabama went on sale in late April. Details to request tickets are posted on www.cmuchippewas.com or CMU's Ticket Central page. Priority will go to Chippewa Athletic Fund members.
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The excursion will depart from Owosso, Mich. at 9 a.m. and arrive in Mount Pleasant around Noon. Upon arrival in Mount Pleasant, the train will make two stops in town: at the CMU Athletics Complex and then in downtown Mount Pleasant at Mountain Town Station (https://www.mountaintown.com/). No passengers are permitted to remain on the train after both stops in Mount Pleasant. Passengers will have time to eat and shop in downtown Mount Pleasant. For more information on things to do in the area, please visit www.meetmtp.com.
Central Michigan Athletics teamed with the Mount Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Steam Railroading Institute to bring CMU fans this exciting opportunity.
"We are extremely excited to bring this experience to our fans," Central Michigan Zyzelewski Family Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan said. "This is a fantastic opportunity for our fanbase to experience a Central Michigan football game from a different perspective by riding a train to and from the game. It will be a one-of-a-kind day that our fans will never forget. I urge everyone to reserve your seats now."
"The Mount Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is happy to help CMU and SRI bring the first-ever Maroon and Gold Express to Mount Pleasant," Executive Director of the Mt. Pleasant Area CVB Chris Rowley said. "We hope this can be done annually and provide a fun way to experience a CMU Football game."
Fans can catch the train at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, located at 405 South Washington Street, Owosso, MI 48867. Parking is provided at the facility. To purchase a ride on the Maroon & Gold Express, individuals may purchase their tickets off the Steam Railroading Institute website at this link.The Steam Railroading Institute is dedicated to educating the public about steam era railroading in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. This includes the preservation of the skills and technology for maintaining steam locomotives by operating steam era equipment and providing the experience of steam locomotives in actual operation. For more information on the Michigan Steam Railroading Institute, please visit https://michigansteamtrain.com/.
MAROON & GOLD EXPRESS ITINERARY
Boarding begins in Owosso: 8:30 a.m.
Train departs Owosso: 9 a.m.
Arrive at CMU: Noon
Arrive in downtown Mount Pleasant: 12:45 p.m.
Kickoff: 1:30 p.m.
Last shuttle bus from downtown to CMU: 4:30 p.m. If you miss the last shuttle bus, you have missed the train
Boarding begins in Mount Pleasant: 5 p.m.
Depart Mount Pleasant 30 minutes after the game ends or 5:30 p.m., whichever occurs first
Arrive in Owosso: 8:30 p.m.
Several train ride packages are available for purchase:
FireUpChips! Train Only Package
- $75 per seat to ride in Coach or Diner car booth seat.
- This option is for season ticketholders or guests looking to purchase train tickets separate from the block of tickets CMU has reserved for train passengers).
- $85 per seat.
- A ticket to ride in a 1950s style Coach Car.
- Alcoholic beverages available for purchase on board (cash only).
- A ticket to the football game.
- $90 per seat.
- A ticket to ride in a 1950s style Diner Car booth seat.
- Alcoholic beverages available for purchase on board
- A ticket to the football game.
- Concessions stand voucher (hot dog, popcorn, soda).
- $1400 per Caboose (one caboose seats 10-14).
- Seating for your own private party of 10-12 on a historic caboose
- A ticket to the football game
- Concessions stand voucher (hot dog, popcorn, soda).
- Upper and lower-level seating on the caboose).
- Private Conductor.
2023 Central Michigan Football season tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased or renewed through Ticket Central at www.cmuchippewas.com or by calling the CMU Athletics Ticket Office at (989) 774-3045 or by e-mail at athletictickets@cmich.edu. Lock in your tickets now for the best seats at the best value.
CMU non conference road game tickets, which includes games at Michigan State, Notre Dame, and South Alabama went on sale in late April. Details to request tickets are posted on www.cmuchippewas.com or CMU's Ticket Central page. Priority will go to Chippewa Athletic Fund members.
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