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==Marquette Rail Trains== | ==Marquette Rail Trains== | ||
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Marquette Rail operates six regularly scheduled trains out of two crew pools: North, serving Ludington and Manistee, and South, serving Sparta. | Marquette Rail operates six regularly scheduled trains out of two crew pools: North, serving Ludington and Manistee, and South, serving Sparta. | ||
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! Paint Scheme | ! Paint Scheme | ||
! Notes | ! Notes | ||
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+ | |[https://flic.kr/p/Shp62B IMRR 81] | ||
+ | |SD20 | ||
+ | |1960 | ||
+ | |ex-CIM 81/ IC 2202 / ICG 6316 / SOU 6316 | ||
+ | |C&IM Green | ||
+ | |Built as an SD24. Rebuilt by ICG. Arrived 19 Feb 2017 | ||
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|MQT 2040 | |MQT 2040 | ||
|GP38-2 | |GP38-2 | ||
− | | | + | |1972 |
− | |ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2722323 MQT 2004] | + | |ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2722323 MQT 2004] / GMTX 2191 / LLPX 2338 / EMDX 837 / CR 8037 / PC 8037 |
|Patched UP w/ MQT Logos | |Patched UP w/ MQT Logos | ||
|Renumbered Sep-2014; Temprarily assinged to GRE Oct 28-30, 2014 | |Renumbered Sep-2014; Temprarily assinged to GRE Oct 28-30, 2014 | ||
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|ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1945561 IC 7909] | |ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1945561 IC 7909] | ||
|G&W w/ TZPR Logos | |G&W w/ TZPR Logos | ||
− | |Reassigned from TZPR in Aug 2013. Re-Stenciled for MQT Oct-2013 | + | |Reassigned from TZPR in Aug 2013. Re-Stenciled for MQT Oct-2013. Currently OOS |
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|[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimguest/9972943273 MQT 3389] | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimguest/9972943273 MQT 3389] | ||
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|G&W w/ MQT Logos | |G&W w/ MQT Logos | ||
|Renumbered/Repainted from GLLX 3001 Sep-2013 | |Renumbered/Repainted from GLLX 3001 Sep-2013 | ||
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|[http://www.flickr.com/photos/92158122@N02/14446128114 MQT 3406] | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/92158122@N02/14446128114 MQT 3406] | ||
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|SW9 | |SW9 | ||
|1951 | |1951 | ||
− | |Leased | + | |Leased, now off the property |
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|CSX 465 | |CSX 465 | ||
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|Leased briefly during 2005 start up | |Leased briefly during 2005 start up | ||
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− | |[ | + | |[https://flic.kr/p/D7AbG2 GLLX 921] |
|GP18 | |GP18 | ||
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|4-1980 | |4-1980 | ||
|Reassigned from ISRR to MQT [2-25-14]; Reassigned from MQT to ISRR [8-3-14] | |Reassigned from ISRR to MQT [2-25-14]; Reassigned from MQT to ISRR [8-3-14] | ||
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+ | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimthias/10389550314 MQT 3390] | ||
+ | |SD40-2 | ||
+ | |1972 | ||
+ | |Renumbered/Repainted from GLLX 3002 Oct-2013; Reassigned to HESR Apr-2016 | ||
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|[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimthias/10259466263/ MQT 3391] | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimthias/10259466263/ MQT 3391] | ||
|SD40-2 | |SD40-2 | ||
|1974 | |1974 | ||
− | |Repainted/Renumbered from GLLX 3003 Oct-2013; | + | |Repainted/Renumbered from GLLX 3003 Oct-2013; Reassigned to HESR 1-30-15 |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/89601546@N02/17225359222/ KRR 3805] | ||
+ | |GP35M | ||
+ | |1964 | ||
+ | |Reassigned from GRE 7-2015; Activated 4-2016; Severe electrical fire 4-2017, sent for scrap | ||
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|[http://cnw8835.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=474676 OHCR 4223] | |[http://cnw8835.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=474676 OHCR 4223] | ||
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|GP9 | |GP9 | ||
|1954 | |1954 | ||
− | |Leased. Left property 4-11-14, currently | + | |Leased. Left property 4-11-14, currently used by CHS plant in Wayland, MI |
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|MPEX 5000 | |MPEX 5000 |
Revision as of 01:53, 4 September 2017
- Marquette Rail is a Class III rail carrier that began operations in 2005 with the purchase of 130 miles of former PM trackage from CSX Transportation. The track operated by MQT consists of the former CSX Baldwin, Ludington and Manistee subdivisions.
- MQT interchanges all rail traffic with CSX and Grand Elk (via CSX) in Grand Rapids.
- Headquarters: Ludington - Main Shop: Manistee
- Marquette Rail was aquired by RailAmerica in 2012. Announced February 1st, Official May 1st.
- As of December 28, 2012, Marquette Rail as part of parent company Rail America was acquired by Genessee & Wyoming Corp.
Contents
Marquette Rail Trains
As of May 1st, 2016
Marquette Rail operates six regularly scheduled trains out of two crew pools: North, serving Ludington and Manistee, and South, serving Sparta.
Click on the train name for details
Z151
Turn Job
Ludington Yard Job
Baldwin Blazer
Manistee Yard Job
Marquette Meteor
Marquette Rail Locomotive Roster
Click the link to view a picture of the locomotive. Many histories available this way as well.
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Past Marquette Rail Locomotives
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Marquette Rail Radio Frequencies
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- CSX Frequencies used while on CSX property south of Turner Street. Channel 14 is the RN Dispatcher, 08 is the CSX Road channel.
Marquette Rail Customers
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External Links
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