Grand Haven Spur across US 31

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Grand Haven Spur across US 31

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So what's the story with the rails buried in the pavement across US 31 by the Applebees in Grand Haven? Never noticed them until recently when they were paved over going into the Applebees parking lot. I'm safe to assume this hasn't seen a movement in probably 40 years? What was served on this line and do photos exist?
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Re: Grand Haven Spur across US 31

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I believe we covered this ground before.
http://railroadfan.com/phpbb/viewtopic ... en#p421782

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Re: Grand Haven Spur across US 31

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It was served by CSX before MS took over, You can still see the switch at Jackson Street.
Here is video I found of D727 crossing US-31
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH6NTxAt4tQ
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Re: Grand Haven Spur across US 31

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This was an amazing video! Thanks for sharing. It's amazing to me to see all the changes along this line. It is just mindblowing

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Re: Grand Haven Spur across US 31

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The run around track area in Grand Haven looked so much different back then.

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