There’s still time to get to Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad for Christmas Holiday Magic!

Here’s some history on Huckleberry Railroad:

The Huckleberry Railroad earned its name from its leisurely pace, allowing passengers to easily hop off, gather huckleberries, and rejoin the train with minimal effort.

Originating in 1857 as part of the Flint Pere Marquette Railroad Company, this railway was a pivotal part of local history. The Flint Pere Marquette Railroad Company, established on June 22, 1857, initially operated the line from Flint to Otter Lake, later known as the Otter Lake Branch, covering 15 miles. Over time, it expanded, stretching an additional 4.5 miles from Otter Lake to Fostoria, culminating in a total track length of 19.5 miles from Flint to Fostoria.

Through various mergers, Pere Marquette became part of the C&O (Chesapeake and Ohio) Railroad, which eventually joined forces with other lines to form the Chessie System. Today, the Chessie System is recognized as CSX, a significant player in the railway industry.