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Mill Creek Central's March 7 - 9, 2025 work session canceled
Due to the cold weather this weekend we are canceling the first scheduled work session of the season. Come join us for our next work...
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Mar 41 min read
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Central Ohio Area Live Steamers receives IRS tax exemption status
CENTRAL OHIO AREA LIVE STEAMERS Central Ohio Area Live Steamers Inc (COALS) has received its 501(c)(3) public charity status from the...
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Jan 201 min read
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Frozen Turkey Run - November 30th
Mill Creek Central Railroad would like to invite you to our Frozen Turkey Run tomorrow. I’ve been told that a couple of hardy...
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Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Nelson Riedel, you will be greatly missed
It is with the deepest sorrow that I must inform everyone that we have lost a dear friend and fellow railroader, Nelson Riedel, this...
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Nov 7, 20241 min read
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Mill Creek Central Railroad’s last scheduled work weekend of the season; November 8th & 9th.
Come join us this weekend as we prepare the property for winter. Should you elect to join us bring your blowers and chainsaws if you have...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
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Mill Creek Central's 2024 Fall Volunteer Work & Run Weekend
Join us this weekend for our Fall Work & Run as we prepare the track for winter. Volunteers are welcome to join us on Friday through...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
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Trains & Tacos during Mill Creek Central's 2024 Fall Blowdown - Oct. 10 to 12
Come join us this coming weekend for our last major event of the season. One of the things I like about this time of the year is how the...
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Oct 5, 20241 min read
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Mill Creek Central Sept 13-14 Work Session Cancelled
Due to the 2024 Ohio Ramble going on over the next two weekends and the high amount of participation by our members, we have decided to...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read
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Mill Creek Central’s Labor Day Weekend with Card Order Meet
Come join us this weekend as we enjoy our end of the summer Labor Day weekend run. There will be card order on Friday and Saturday as...
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Aug 27, 20241 min read
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COALS Dispatch Operations Meet - August 16 - 17, at Mill Creek Central Railroad
Central Ohio Area Live Steamers will hold our annual summer Dispatch Operations Meet this weekend at Mill Creek Central Railroad. The...
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Aug 12, 20241 min read
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Mill Creek Central Railroad 25th Anniversary Celebration, August 1st through 4th.
Central Ohio Area Live Steamers invites you to celebrate Mill Creek Central's 25th Anniversary at our annual Large Engine Meet from...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Mill Creek Central July Work Weekend - July 19th and 20th
We are thrilled to invite you to join us this Friday and Saturday for an exciting project! We are gearing up for our spectacular 25th...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read
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Mill Creek Central Work Weekend: June 28 - 29
Come join us this weekend as we continue to knock off projects on our to do list. Hope to see you this weekend!
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Jun 27, 20241 min read
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Mill Creek Central Railroad's Summer Meet - June 14 - 16
Come join us for a great weekend of running trains. Don't forget to bring Dad!!!
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Jun 11, 20241 min read
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Mill Creek Central Work Weekend; June 7 - 8
Come join us this Friday and Saturday as we prepare a site for the construction of our new car barn, complete some track repairs, start...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
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COALS Memorial Weekend Card Order Meet at Mill Creek Central Railroad; May 24 - 26
Come join us this weekend for our first card order meet of the season. If you don't want to run card order that's okay as well as we...
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May 19, 20241 min read
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Mill Creek Central Railroad Spring Dispatch Operating Meet: May 10 - 11
Mill Creek Central Railroad will hold its first spring Dispatch Operating Meet on May 10th and 11th. The signals will be dark (covered...
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May 4, 20242 min read
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2024 Boy Scouts of America - MVC Spring Camporee - Railroad Merit Badge Weekend
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MUSKINGUM VALLEY COUNCIL Mill Creek Central Railroad recently held a Railroad Merit Badge day for 180 scouts at our...
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Apr 30, 20241 min read
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"Are You Ready to Join the Central Ohio Area Live Steamers? Check Out Our Latest Membership News!"
This year is Mill Creek Central Railroad's 25th anniversary and what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than by announcing...
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Apr 11, 20243 min read
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Mill Creek Central's 2024 Spring Volunteer Work & Run Weekend
Join us this coming weekend (April 12th - 14th) as we have our third annual Spring Work & Run. Volunteers are welcome to join us on...
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Apr 7, 20241 min read
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Turkey Run - November 29th Canceled
Due to the poor weather and low temperatures anticipated at Mill Creek Central Railroad this coming Saturday we have decided to cancel the Turkey Run for this year. But don't get your giblets in an uproar as we have a great season scheduled for next year! So check out our schedule and reserve that vacation time. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!
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Last scheduled work day of the year, Saturday, Nov. 22
Come join us this Saturday as we close out the work season with our final work cleanup day. We’ve gotten the railroad in pretty good shape for the winter and plan on clearing the remaining leaves and debris that have fallen over the past couple of weeks. Hope to see you there.
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Nov 201 min read
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