GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority will hold its regular Monthly meeting on August 11 at 4:30 p.m.at 819 Delta Ave. Solid Rock Church. As we celebrate our Rich Soo Line Historical legacy and the Community that supports it.

Reflection on our successful Golf Fundraiser held this past May and as we plan for the 2026 event scheduled for May 28th.

Update will be given on the current status of work done at the locomotive sight. Ideas for long-term future objectives will be sought for the Historical Museum and Welcome center.

Planning will be underway for a Railroad Day at the Steam and Gas engine village this fall.

Donations continue to be sought for perpetual care of the Train into the future. New donations can be made for the future Gladstone/Soo Line Historical Museum as land is being sought and Building plans are being formalized All Donations are being accepted by the Community Foundation for Delta County, 2420 1st Ave South, Escanaba, Michigan. 49829. Checks made out In care of Soo Line #730.

You can call Authority President John Pickard for details. 906-241-0888. Soo Line #730 Train t-shirts and sweatshirts, Coffee Mugs and Memorabilia continues to be available. We are asking any one in the Community that would want join our group, they are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.

Lets not forget that Gladstone would not be Gladstone without the Soo Line Railroad and the #730 Steam Engine’s part to keep that history alive.