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The crossing is getting rough, but it is no worse than US31 in the same area.

I have a few in my yard, but I know a guy in IN that probably has 12-14 steam era signals in his yard (full height, too) and a guy in OH that has a half dozen, plus a caboose and a complete depot.

Well done. They have great pizza and brews at that station.

I miss hearing the horn on 2057. Many nights I would lay in bed and hear it echo up Spring Lake. There is something unique about that horn, or valve or maybe just the way it is plumbed to the tank.

In regards to the SD50, what was the bigger issue; asking too much of the 645 prime mover or the new electrical systems?

Cdressel,
I have a series of 3 photos, including that one, but none showing the signals for the bridge.

I am trying to track down photos of the signals located on either side of the GTW swing bridge, over Spring Lake channel, while in service. The East side signal is on display in front of PM 1223 in Grand Haven but I really would like pictures in service. Either the original configuration or the cobl...

As a collector of switch stands I found this very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

I thought I remember reading that, way back, the tracks went all the way to the south side of Pentwater. I know there was a few fruit plants, lumber yards and elevators along the way. As far as Hooker goes, I did some research a few years ago on that site. Holy Sh!$. That was a hell of a mess. You k...

Correct. Approximately one rail length from where I stood is two short sections of rail that replaced the GTW diamond. The discoloration in the grass is where the diamond was.

railrod1949 wrote:

EWRice wrote:In Michigan

This looking east along the Michigan Shore RR spur to the former Sappi Paper plant in Muskegon.

Looking west down the Sappi branch, but where. There is a hint in the middle of the picture. It is far easier to see in person and for a number of years this spot was very busy.

In Michigan

I like the paint job on that old Wellcraft.

What make/model signal is that? The small U bolts make me think it's GRS.

That’s great news! Hilltop is a rough crossing. Given that Hilltop is scheduled, I hope that means they will do Glenlord next. I drive Glenlord every day and it is really bad. The worst part is that some people cross the tracks at 2 mph and others at 40, so if you’re making a left off of N. Rooseve...

Mepps spinners. They never let me down. Waiting to get my boat in so the kids and I can go fishing.

Ernie the welder from da U.P. ?

SD80MAC wrote:Vintage Raildude's Dad!!!

He's quite the spokesperson. Robby and Fred are working hard, too. Anybody know who the two kids are on top of the ties? Is the younger one Ryan?

GTW abandoned the muskegon-greenville line in 1947 when PRR became a partner in the ferry operation. Part of this deal was trackage rights on the PRR line that connected to the GH-GR line at penn jct. This made the former GTW line redundant. I believe the last train from Muskegon was in '88 or '89. ...