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CSX building Levan Rd. Livonia
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:40 pm
by KVERBERK
I was looking at the CSX right of way on google maps and noticed a building on Levan Rd. next to the tracks labeled CSX Transportation. Went to street view and the building does have a CSX sign on it.
I was just curious what the building is used for? I guess I thought in general, railroad offices were located next to yards like Rougmere or Plymouth. I guessing its just offices of some sort but seemed like a strange place not being next to a Yard. Thanks
Re: CSX building Levan Rd. Livonia
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:08 pm
by AARR
Used to be general offices but I don't know what it used for now
KVERBERK wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:40 pm
I was looking at the CSX right of way on google maps and noticed a building on Levan Rd. next to the tracks labeled CSX Transportation. Went to street view and the building does have a CSX sign on it.
I was just curious what the building is used for? I guess I thought in general, railroad offices were located next to yards like Rougmere or Plymouth. I guessing its just offices of some sort but seemed like a strange place not being next to a Yard. Thanks
Re: CSX building Levan Rd. Livonia
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:45 pm
by BnOEngr
Currently used for signal Department storage, also reporting point for area trades; plumbers, carpenters, electricians. Also contains a mechanic's shop. Is occasionally used for quarterly training classes for M of W. Building is for sale if interested...
Re: CSX building Levan Rd. Livonia
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:39 pm
by KVERBERK
BnOEngr wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:45 pm
Currently used for signal Department storage, also reporting point for area trades; plumbers, carpenters, electricians. Also contains a mechanic's shop. Is occasionally used for quarterly training classes for M of W. Building is for sale if interested...
Interesting, thanks for the reply's
Re: CSX building Levan Rd. Livonia
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:55 pm
by GP30M4216
I think this was the former Detroit Division offices, but through various reorgs is no longer needed so the other uses prevail till a buyer comes along…
Re: CSX building Levan Rd. Livonia
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:34 pm
by NoviRailfan
I have this fuzzy memory of going there as a kid for an Operation Lifesaver event.
Re: CSX building Levan Rd. Livonia
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 3:02 pm
by AARR
My brother-in-law is a partner of the Tes Filer City Station LP in in Filer City (Manistee) and remembers going there in the 80's to meet with CSX about installing a spur and receiving their coal by rail.