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The Coopersville & Marne Railway was formed in 1989 with the purchase of the ex Grand Trunk Western trackage from Coopersville to Marne from the Grand Trunk Western RR. Originally referred to as Coopersville & Eastern, the name "Coopersville & Marne" was seen as a more fitting moniker. Operations on the C&M began in July of 1990 with a leased locomotive, a leased passenger car and a borrowed caboose. Eventually, the railroad acquired 4 coaches and an ex GTW caboose. Also purchased was a former GTW SW9, #7014, that served for years at GTW's large classification yard in Battle Creek. Run by a 100% volunteer workforce, the C&M operates passenger excursions every Saturday and most Wednesdays from April to December. The railroad also handles limited freight service after the purchase of the line from Marne to Walker (just west of Grand Rapids) known as the Kent Division (Coopersville to Marne is known as the "Ottawa" Division). Standard Lumber in Walker, MI is the only active freight customer on the line, and they take small quantities (1-5 cars) of centerbeam cars as needed (~80+ cars/year as of 2018). Until recently, freight over the Kent Division was handled by [[Mid Michigan (MMRR, MS, GRE) |Grand Rapids Eastern]], though this contract has expired. C&M currently interchanges freight with the GRE at the old St. Mary's Cement siding, just west of Ann St. yard, which gets forwarded to either CSX or Grand Elk. The freight trains are currently run under the symbol X7014. Currently, freight trains are running 2-3 times per week on average, with crew call times varying on availability. | The Coopersville & Marne Railway was formed in 1989 with the purchase of the ex Grand Trunk Western trackage from Coopersville to Marne from the Grand Trunk Western RR. Originally referred to as Coopersville & Eastern, the name "Coopersville & Marne" was seen as a more fitting moniker. Operations on the C&M began in July of 1990 with a leased locomotive, a leased passenger car and a borrowed caboose. Eventually, the railroad acquired 4 coaches and an ex GTW caboose. Also purchased was a former GTW SW9, #7014, that served for years at GTW's large classification yard in Battle Creek. Run by a 100% volunteer workforce, the C&M operates passenger excursions every Saturday and most Wednesdays from April to December. The railroad also handles limited freight service after the purchase of the line from Marne to Walker (just west of Grand Rapids) known as the Kent Division (Coopersville to Marne is known as the "Ottawa" Division). Standard Lumber in Walker, MI is the only active freight customer on the line, and they take small quantities (1-5 cars) of centerbeam cars as needed (~80+ cars/year as of 2018). Until recently, freight over the Kent Division was handled by [[Mid Michigan (MMRR, MS, GRE) |Grand Rapids Eastern]], though this contract has expired. C&M currently interchanges freight with the GRE at the old St. Mary's Cement siding, just west of Ann St. yard, which gets forwarded to either CSX or Grand Elk. The freight trains are currently run under the symbol X7014. Currently, freight trains are running 2-3 times per week on average, with crew call times varying on availability. | ||
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Revision as of 21:37, 19 January 2020
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Coopersville & Marne Railway History
The Coopersville & Marne Railway was formed in 1989 with the purchase of the ex Grand Trunk Western trackage from Coopersville to Marne from the Grand Trunk Western RR. Originally referred to as Coopersville & Eastern, the name "Coopersville & Marne" was seen as a more fitting moniker. Operations on the C&M began in July of 1990 with a leased locomotive, a leased passenger car and a borrowed caboose. Eventually, the railroad acquired 4 coaches and an ex GTW caboose. Also purchased was a former GTW SW9, #7014, that served for years at GTW's large classification yard in Battle Creek. Run by a 100% volunteer workforce, the C&M operates passenger excursions every Saturday and most Wednesdays from April to December. The railroad also handles limited freight service after the purchase of the line from Marne to Walker (just west of Grand Rapids) known as the Kent Division (Coopersville to Marne is known as the "Ottawa" Division). Standard Lumber in Walker, MI is the only active freight customer on the line, and they take small quantities (1-5 cars) of centerbeam cars as needed (~80+ cars/year as of 2018). Until recently, freight over the Kent Division was handled by Grand Rapids Eastern, though this contract has expired. C&M currently interchanges freight with the GRE at the old St. Mary's Cement siding, just west of Ann St. yard, which gets forwarded to either CSX or Grand Elk. The freight trains are currently run under the symbol X7014. Currently, freight trains are running 2-3 times per week on average, with crew call times varying on availability.
Coopersville & Marne Locomotives
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Former Coopersville & Marne Locomotives
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Coopersville & Marne Frequencies
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Coopersville & Marne Customers
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Coopersville & Marne Timetable
Ottawa Division Westward
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Coopersville & Marne Mileposts
Ottawa Division Westward
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