Pontiac, MI
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Pontiac, MI
All things about CN excursion policies aside, I've been curious if Pontiac still has any places to turn a locomotive if necessary. If not Pontiac on the Holly Sub where could you turn a steamer like 1225 for example? I think Durand would be a great place to start an excursion.
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Re: Pontiac, MI
I take it you haven't browsed a map at the CN yard in Pontiac to see the wye that is there? Granted it may have closed since the last aerial photo, but still...
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I believe there are two wyes in Pontiac. One at the north end of the yard and one at Walton Jct. Alth9ough I don't know if either is still open or used.~Z~ wrote:I take it you haven't browsed a map at the CN yard in Pontiac to see the wye that is there? Granted it may have closed since the last aerial photo, but still...
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Re: Pontiac, MI
The one in the yard is still used, saw some locomotives being wyed on it back a few years ago.AARR wrote:I believe there are two wyes in Pontiac. One at the north end of the yard and one at Walton Jct. Alth9ough I don't know if either is still open or used.~Z~ wrote:I take it you haven't browsed a map at the CN yard in Pontiac to see the wye that is there? Granted it may have closed since the last aerial photo, but still...
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I think that was removed a few years ago. Gosh I was just there and can't recall seeing itNorm wrote:AFAIK the turntable in he yard is still operable.
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I thought the turntable was removed some time ago...
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Re: Pontiac, MI
The latest Google Earth imagery, dated 4/11/15, appears to show the turntable and associated track intact. It can be viewed from the rear of the Heat Treating Services Corp. parking lot on US-24.
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Re: Pontiac, MI
I was there a few months ago and the turntable was there. Not sure if it works.