The team at Station No.VI are hard at work to bring you some exciting prototype and informative tours during the 2025 convention! Below is a sampling of what we have planned so far!
Ford River Rouge Factory Tour
Visit the Dearborn Truck Plant at Ford Motor Company’s historic River Rouge facility. Cost includes bus transportation to/from the venue.
The Henry Ford Museum
Spend a day at the The Henry Ford, an internationally recognized cultural destination that immerses visitors in the stories of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation that helped shape America. A National Historic Landmark with an unparalleled collection of artifacts from 300 years of American history. Cost includes bus transportation to/from the venue.
Diamond Jack River Cruise (Gordie Howe Bridge)
Experience Detroit’s rich history and impressive skyline with a sightseeing tour, narrated by knowledgeable local guides. With breathtaking views, fascinating insights, and a relaxing atmosphere, this cruise is the perfect way to explore Detroit’s unique charm. Visitors will enjoy unique views of the new Gordie Howe Bridge, still under construction. Cost includes lunch and bus transportation to/from the venue.
Greenfield Village
Experience firsthand the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s fascinating formation, where over 80 acres brim with resourcefulness and ingenuity. Here, 300 years of American perseverance serve as a living reminder that anything is possible. Step foot in the lab where Thomas Edison had his lightbulb moment or the workshop where the Wright brothers taught us to reach for the sky. Take a ride in a real Model T, or a walk through four working farms. Rub shoulders with world-class artisans, and explore the place where America’s can-do spirit inspires you to go out and get it done. Cost includes bus transportation to/from the venue and a ticket to ride the train pulled by a working steam engine.
Steam Railroading Institute
Situated on the site of the former Ann Arbor Railroad’s steam shops and roundhouse in Owosso, the Steam Railroading Institute is dedicated to educating the public about steam-era railroading. The Institute preserves the skills and technology for maintaining steam locomotives by operating steam era equipment and providing the experience of steam locomotives in actual operation. The Institute is the home of the largest steam locomotive ever used in Michigan, Pere Marquette 1225. Cost includes bus transportation to/from the venue.
