Delay In Block Productions

We want to thank the wonderful folks at The Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast in Ludington, Michigan, for sponsoring our recent premiere of the documentary "Railroad on Water."

This elegant B&B in an 1890s home sits one block from US Highway 10 and 3 blocks from downtown Ludington. It's one mile from a sandy Lake Michigan beach and the S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry.

Its ornate rooms feature period decor and antique furniture, plus air-conditioning, cable TVs, and private bathrooms. Some rooms have whirlpool bath tubs, and one even has a fireplace. Free WiFi is available throughout, and we know how important that is!

Free hot breakfast, made from scratch every morning, is served in a dining room or on an outdoor terrace (see the last photo).

ANNOUNCEMENT: Benefit Screening of "Railroad on Water" Aboard the SS City of Milwaukee

MANISTEE, MICHIGAN — June 20, 2026

Following sold-out and highly attended world premiere screenings in Ludington and Manitowoc, an additional special screening of “Railroad on Water: The Legend of the S.S. Badger” has been added aboard the historic SS City of Milwaukee in Manistee, Michigan, on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

This one-of-a-kind event will take place on the railcar deck of the SS City of Milwaukee — the last surviving Grand Trunk Western railroad carferry. Launched in 1931, she is also the only remaining carferry built by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Nowhere else in the country can you experience the history of the Lake Michigan carferries aboard an authentic preserved vessel, surrounded by historic railroad cars now repurposed as exhibits.

Produced by Delay In Block Productions, “Railroad on Water” tells the story of the S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry from its construction in 1952 through its decades of service across Lake Michigan, its near-loss in the early 1990s, and its remarkable comeback as an auto-only ferry and moving National Historic Landmark. The feature-length documentary includes rare archival footage, restored photos, and exclusive access to areas of the Badger rarely documented on camera, including the engine room, boiler room, and steering spaces deep below deck.

All ticket proceeds from the screening will benefit the preservation and restoration of the SS City of Milwaukee museum ship.

The full-day event aboard the ship will also feature the Anchors & Axles Car Show, food, a silent auction, and maritime history presentations leading up to the evening screening.

SCREENING TIME: 7:15 PM

ADMISSION: $15 per person

LOCATION:
SS City of Milwaukee
99 Arthur St, Manistee, MI 49660

Seating is limited, and advance RSVP registration is strongly encouraged.

For tickets and event information:
https://www.carferry.com/95

Thank you to the Ludington Daily News for covering the documentary premiere this past weekend!

‘Railroad on Water’ documentary premieres in Ludington On May 16, citizens of Ludington gathered at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) to watch the premiere of a documentary on the history of the S.S. Badger.

Staying hydrated in style on the S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry, all thanks to Bespoke Rail, which makes these awesome heritage railroad cups.

Thank you, Manitowoc, for coming out to see Railroad on Water this afternoon at the UW-Green Bay College of Science, Engineering, and Technology! We’re so grateful to have been able to share the history of the SS Badger on the shipbuilding shore today.

This morning’s showing of Railroad on Water had quite an attendance at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts! Sharing the history of the S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry with the people of Ludington has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Thank you to everyone who came this morning and to those of you who are just now filing in for the 4 PM screening. -Drayton

Tomorrow's WORLD PREMIERE of Railroad on Water - The Legend of the SS Badger is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors, who covered our venue rental fees at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.

Thank you to the following sponsors:
• ScaleTrains
• Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
• Interlake Steamship Company

A special thank you to our individual sponsors:
• Audrey Robertson Boals
• Thom Hawley (Jamesport Brewing Company)

We're so excited for the world to see this film and hope you'll join us tomorrow at 10 AM and 4 PM for the world premiere. Tickets are still available, with limited seating. We STRONGLY recommend reserving yours online rather than in-person. Secure your seats here now: https://www.ticketsource.com/delayinblock/documentary-premiere-railroad-on-water-the-legend-of-the-ss-badger-ludington-mi/e-logjvp