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(Sorry about the crappy grainy quality) Thanks for taking the time to put up pictures, I wish more people did. But I really can't make anything out. Looks like you are using one of those red plastic cameras that hang on a peg at the grocery store checkout lane. Try finding an old discarded cell pho...

What kind of locations did they put in the land line markers? Where they everywhere, or maybe just locations where a land dispute was possible. I need an idea where to look for these.

Thanks for the pictures guys. Now I've got to go out and find one.

Pie39 wrote: Now, any train action in Frankfort?

The coal tower at the old ferry docks is still standing and worth a look.

Came thru Kalkaska about 1600, the lights and bells on the GLC at M-72 were running continuously even though no train in sight. At least all the traffic was stopping and taking a good look before crossing.

Interesting comments Todd. I've been to the spot where I thought was the River Branch JCT. but I think it was North of Kalava . It was quite some time ago, I'll have to retrace my steps. It was just an intersection of two or three dirt roads, not much of a raised grade in that area.

Whatever, who would care if there is no railroad they were spraying.

Raildudes dad wrote:Asplundh weed spray truck was inbound to GR and the GRE from Muskegon

Were they driving or riding a flatcar?

Something was on the rails in TC. Judging by the sand at the grade crossings it doesn't look today fresh, more like yesterday.

Pie39 wrote: I'll be in Frankfort next week and I really want to see GLC in TC,

If your timing is right, there are picnic tables at the train station you can sit 10 ft from the track and watch them use the passing siding. Best seat in town.

Norm wrote: Do you mean a "land survey monument"?

I don't know what it is, I was just referencing what CAT345c posted earlier in this thread. Anyone..anyone?

Anyway, happy hunting - but please, leave the artifacts in their place so others can enjoy too. I hear ya, note my post indicates these are more interesting in their original environment rather than someones garage. I still need to ask what is the difference of a mile marker vs a land line monument?

Could you possibly be thinking of Stratford in northeastern Missaukee County? I had some time to go down there and look around. It is indeed Stratford that I had once seen many years ago. The town signage is still in place and well maintained. I came in from Fletcher Rd. Kalkaska Co. that turns int...

BerkshireKid wrote:Pixl,
Search US 127 at the M57 interchange.... GLC crosses US127 at grade. The crossing you show is 10 miles north in Ithaca

I see that now is that a spur off the main line and where does it go?

That is a neat crossing, but not spectacular track! Hopefully they derailed away from the crossing and the train can be pulled off! GLC passes under the 127 freeway. I don't think it would close the freeway unless some overzealous fire dept. enjoyed doing that. http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h...

[quote="AARR"
There is a rumor of a new customer loading something wood related. Perhaps at Mesick.[/quote]

There are no rails in Mesick anymore. They stop about 4 miles South of there, unless this is what you meant by "Mesick"

AANscaleRunner wrote: GLC returns at 1745 with 1 loaded centerbeam, 1 empty centerbeam and 1 sand hopper.

Wonder why a empty centerbeam would come North?

CAT345C wrote:You get more points if you can find an old Pere Marquette Concrete Land line

What is a PM Land Line? Any pictures? I'll go out and find one.

last time I rode on the path I noticed it had disappeared. I'm guessing someone has it in their garage now. Yea, too bad. I think these artifacts are way more interesting in their original habitat. Looses something when it end up in a garage or back yard. I hope this one stays there many more years...

Standard Railfan wrote:
OS South Boardman 1628. Track speed 40mph. 14 ballast 3 tanks.

OS Fife Lake 1639

Ummnn.. what is OS