I was out yesterday along the NS (Wabash) between Adrian & Montpelier mostly to catch some CP trains, but did manage to catch a couple of NS moves as well. As a result of this, I have the following questions.
1. I would suspect that at one time the line was double tracked between Detroit & Montpelier, when was the double track taken up?
2. At Sand Creek, the Right of Way appears wide enough for a couple of yard tracks to the south of the main. I know that the DT&I "old line" joined up to the west of town, (I haven't quite figured out where though) so were there additional tracks there for that?
3. At Montpelier, does the Indiana Northeastern keep power there, or do they turn and head back after coming into town?
Thanks in advance!
Michael Schwiebert
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Q1. I would suspect that at one time the line was double tracked between Detroit & Montpelier, when was the double track taken up?
Q2. At Sand Creek, the Right of Way appears wide enough for a couple of yard tracks to the south of the main. I know that the DT&I "old line" joined up to the west of town, (I haven't quite figured out where though) so were there additional tracks there for that?
A. My maps do not show evidence of a small yard at Sand Creek but it's possible there was one many years ago. The DT&I tracks crossed the Wabash about a mile southwest of the NYC and WAB crossing that is east of Adrian.
Q3. At Montpelier, does the Indiana Northeastern keep power there, or do they turn and head back after coming into town?
A. IN does not keep engines at Montpelier as a regular practise although it's possible it has happened a few times over the years. Normally the train makes a turn from Hillsdale.
Q2. At Sand Creek, the Right of Way appears wide enough for a couple of yard tracks to the south of the main. I know that the DT&I "old line" joined up to the west of town, (I haven't quite figured out where though) so were there additional tracks there for that?
A. My maps do not show evidence of a small yard at Sand Creek but it's possible there was one many years ago. The DT&I tracks crossed the Wabash about a mile southwest of the NYC and WAB crossing that is east of Adrian.
Q3. At Montpelier, does the Indiana Northeastern keep power there, or do they turn and head back after coming into town?
A. IN does not keep engines at Montpelier as a regular practise although it's possible it has happened a few times over the years. Normally the train makes a turn from Hillsdale.
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