Mass City MI on the E&LS

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Mass City MI on the E&LS

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I've been venturing out to Mass City from Houghton MI once or twice a week since early March in an effort to catch an E&LS pulp run. I know they've been in and out, because there are new cars, either empty waiting to be loaded, or loads waiting to be picked up. However, I haven't been lucky enough to catch a train. They appear to be making two runs a week's, but I haven't a clue as to what their schedule looks like. I know there is at least one other member here that might be in the Houghton area who may be interested in checking it out. Just an fyi

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Re: Mass City MI on the E&LS

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Even armed with reliable information (the Mass wood yard office said they ordered a train for Tuesday, with a promise of Wednesday if they didn't make it) my day in Mass City was reminiscent of years past. Nothing is guaranteed on the E&LS. I'm prepping for day three in Mass. A foolhardy mission? Perhaps!

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Re: Mass City MI on the E&LS

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I eventually caught up with the E&LS. They came into town hauling 31 empty cars for pulpwood, they left 20, picked up 12 loads, and dropped the remaining empties off at Frost Jct.
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Re: Mass City MI on the E&LS

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I admire your perseverance. Thanks for the update. We appreciate E&LS reports. :)
Cucorailfan wrote:I eventually caught up with the E&LS. They came into town hauling 31 empty cars for pulpwood, they left 20, picked up 12 loads, and dropped the remaining empties off at Frost Jct.
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