Station: Kent City, MI. The West Michigan Railroad Company (WMI) is a short line railroad that operates in southwest Michigan. Valuation maps for Michigan at the Library of Congress - Jim Hannum 4/10/2023, 10:39 am Article: New York Central Wire Plant Ranks High - 1921. SS City of Milwaukee – Manistee. Alma was the crossing of the Pere Marquette and Ann Arbor railroads. Also presented are displays from the Ann Arbor Technical & Historical Society and the Grand Trunk Western Historical Society. Re: Railroads on Michigan islands - GAL 4/26/2023, 6:22 am. Station: Oakley, MI. Private. Saginaw Railway Museum – Saginaw. The W&UM is set in the Marquette Range of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the fall of 1982. Alpena ALPENA JUNCTION Petoskey CLARION GLC Kent County - 41. This crossing, which can be viewed in the top photograph near the depot, was not interlocked. Main Line - Pere Marquette - Toledo to Saginaw. Derby was a town in Berrien County on the Michigan Central 's branch line from St. CN enters the lower peninsula of Michigan from the east (Port Huron), the south (Toledo) and from Indiana (South Bend). Later it leased CSX lines from Midland via Saginaw to just north of Flint which it operated as the Saginaw Bay Southern. They are organized by county. The history of railroading in Michigan began in 1830, seven years before the territory became a state, with the chartering of the Pontiac and Detroit Railway. You can faintly see the railroad line which comes in from the east on the upper right side of the view. The sites of the stations along each of the lines on the map were gathered from a 1913 railroad map of Michigan Muskegon, MI ♦ ♣. The E&K's Tecumseh Branch came through here in the 1840's and was later absorbed by the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern and Washtenaw County - 81. It featured the primary station/terminal, a thirteen-story office complex, two mezzanine levels Rail. Hits: 3550. A permit must be obtained to access any state-owned property. [CMUL] MS - Michigan Shore Railroad (Genesee & Wyoming) MSO - Michigan Southern Railroad MRI - Mineral Range Railroad MMRR - Mid-Michigan Railroad (Genesee & Wyoming) WMI - West Michigan Railroad Intercity Passenger Rail Service *Conodion Pacific is a Class I railroad but owns limited track in Michigan. During the early 1900s when the railroad It became a station on the Toledo, Ann Arbor & Northern railroad when it came through in 1888. Other Maps. Trout Creek was a station on the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic railroad, settled about 1888. Michigan's public bus transit systems carry nearly 89 million passengers per year. Most railroad historians are aware that Michigan's first railroad track was laid from Toledo northwest to Adrian in 1836, even before Michigan achieved statehood. The BCG&A was pulled up in the 1930's. There are approximately 4,800 public railroad crossings throughout the state. Under the leadership of President Henry Ledyard and with the backing of the immense financial resources of the Vanderbilt family the Michigan Central led in the adoption of the telegraph (1855) and the telephone (1905) for dispatching. Mines and Mining. Station: Trout Creek, MI. It's main line runs between Port Huron and South Bend, via Flint, Durand, Lansing and Battle Creek. This was the crossing of the MC Bay City Branch and the PM Belt Line. Photo Info: Top, the Soo Line depot at Trout Creek. It was settled about 1883. The 120-year-old building has a distinct architectural style, which has allowed it to become one of the most photogenic historic train depots in the country. DUSI’s mission for the Museum and Information Center is to collect, preserve, and interpret the artifacts, records, and documents related to the history of railroads and railroading in Michigan. The railroad traverses a standard-gauge branch line of the former Pere Marquette Railway heading east from Hartford, Mich. The Canadian National Railway ( CN Rail) is one of two Canadian-owned lines in Michigan. Also shown are events related to mining, railroad car ferries, technologies, and economic conditions, all of which affected railroads over time. Wether you take pictures or just watch this group is for you. Hits: 28878. It was also known as Haley's Bay and Garden Bay. Joseph south through Gallen to South Bend. In addition to the Michigan Central, the town was served by the west-east Boyne City, Gaylord & Alpena railroad. [MPN] McBain was in the southwest corner of Missaukee County about 10 miles south of Lake City. Station: Muskegon, MI. Michigan’s rail lines connect with the major Canadian rail terminals, as well as Chicago, Toledo, and all of North America: • 3,900 miles (6,200 km) of mainline track • Linked to Canada’s rail system via a rail bridge at Sault Ste. [MPN] It was located on the Pere Marquette branch line which ran between East Saginaw and Port Huron via Marlette, about 15 miles east of downtown East Saginaw. These are augmented by several dozen short line railroads. [DWT-1920] This is the largest capacity to serve industry of all railroads in the Detroit market. Jan 31, 1993 · Michigan Railroads and Railroad Companies is an invaluable reference manual for everyone interested in regional transportation history, the history of railroading, and Michigan history in general. The MC had a branch line from this location west to Cameron in Roscommon Notes. The railroad has a good overhead traffic base but ore operations are featured Feb 25, 2022 · The book maps the logging railroads and common carrier lines for many of the counties in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Kent City, MI ♦ ♣. The most famous conductor in Cassopolis was Stephen Bogue, a Quaker resident who launched the Friends Anti-Slavery Society in 1843. Railway. The Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad begins horse drawn rail service from Toledo to Adrian. Intercity passenger rail service is also provided by Amtrak on a 135-mile state-owned line between Kalamazoo and Dearborn. Photo Info: Top, a color view of the depot at Tecumseh Junction Pere Marquette Railroad Timetables. Gaylord incorporated as a village in 1881 and as a city in 1922. There may have been a crossing of the Belt Line here as well. Durand. This was designed for use in patrol There would be 93 miles between Chicago and Niles, 115 between Niles and Jackson, and 76 between Jackson and Detroit. Station: Gera, MI. It went by various names including Mickleville, Havana but renamed Oakley in 1868. It is the first railroad in Michigan and the first to arrive in the Village of Adrian. It contains complete, cross-referenced listings for every company formed to operate a railroad in the state of Michigan. Serving and connecting people, communities, and the economy through transportation. Fairview is also the location of several tourist and personally owned MS - Michigan Shore Railroad (Genesee & Wyoming) MSO - Michigan Southern Railroad MRI - Mineral Range Railroad MMRR - Mid-Michigan Railroad (Genesee & Wyoming) WMI - West Michigan Railroad Intercity Passenger Rail Service *Conodion Pacific is a Class I railroad but owns limited track in Michigan. Each member served four year terms. This was designed for use in patrol Jul 27, 2023 · Houghton County Historical Museum – Lake Linden. 6. The E&K began in Toledo with an odd 4' 10" gauge. Michigan may not be the busiest state for railroading, but it's home to some scenic lines and some great railroads. The depot is also the home of the Michigan Railroad History Museum, an educational and entertaining source of Michigan’s rich railroad history. The Michigan Railroad History Museum features photos, artifacts, displays and articles of Durand's rich railroad history. Morley was settled about 1869 in Mecosta County when the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad came through. Maps. About this group. The Michigan Railroad Story. Jan 14, 1994 · RAILROAD CODE OF 1993Act 354 of 1993 AN ACT to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to railroads and their employees; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to prescribe fees; to create certain funds; to provide for the disposition of certain money; to provide remedies and penalties; and MICHIGAN CENTRAL. Fine Print Department. This was the first such charter granted in the Northwest Territory, and occurred the same year the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad began operation. County Maps. This Jackson Branch began in Palmyra in 1836 and was expanded to Tecumseh in 1837 and again to Clinton in 1853. com - Railroads in Michigan and Michigan Railroad History. [MPN] The town was located on the Michigan Central railroad's Mackinaw Branch, about two miles southeast of St. — Ten railroads will receive a total of $19 million for a dozen projects as the first round of recipients for the Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program announced today (Friday, June 9). The town was about 8 miles south of St. Pellston was settled around 1872. Railroads on Michigan islands - Ren Farley 4/22/2023, 8:19 pm. Main Line - Pere Marquette - Detroit to Grand Rapids. Toonerville Trolly . 5 miles. The official website of Michigan Department of Transportation provides a Aug 11, 2019 · Southern Michigan Railroad. Manchester was settled about 1833 as a saw and grist mill operated by the Manchester Mill Company. Niles has been made the Western Division for the way freight trains of the MC road, and all such trains now make their long lay offs here. Main Line - Pere Marquette - Grand Rapids to Porter. Gera was settled about 1894 as Frankenmuth Station, but renamed Gera. This was a very busy station as the Grand Trunk Western and Ann Arbor Railroads crossed at grade there. Jan 30, 2023 · West Michigan Railroad Company summary. in Ohio to Morenci in Michigan, about 24 miles. 1830's. Station: Morley, MI. It displays operable diesel locomotive, cabooses, box cars and an interlocking tower. Photo info: This is the former Michigan Central /New York Central depot at Derby, from both sides, taken in 2004. Join group. Milwaukee and Northern Railway Company. Kent City was founded about 1873 in northwest Kent County. Water Street. It operated from Allen Jct. May 31, 2024 · The Michigan Central Railroad (reporting mark MC) was originally chartered in 1832 to establish rail service between Detroit, Michigan, and St. Some of Durand's most prominent businesses and companies from the railroad's heyday continue on today. Gaylord is located in west central Otsego County. In 2019, the railroad leased the former CSX line from Plymouth north to Flint, giving it a through route Station: Constantine, MI. 1926. Gilbert, MI (Wexford County) ♦. [MPN] The town was a station stop on the Chicago & West Michigan (later PM) line north to Baldwin. [MPN] Photo info: Toptwo photos are of the LSMS Ypsilanti Branch depot at Manchester in 1914. The vast majority of rail service in Michigan is devoted to freight, with Amtrak and various scenic railroads the exceptions. MDOT uses dedicated state and federal dollars to improve motorist safety through warning-device enhancements, crossing-surface replacements, and crossing elimination projects. Lines also run to Midland, Bay City, and Paines. 1225, the largest operating system locomotive of its kind The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is responsible for Michigan’s nearly 10,000-mile state highway system, comprised of all M, I, and US-routes. Both lines crossed in town, not far from the depot. It was located on the GR&I line between Big Rapids and Grand Rapids. Photo Info: Top, an 1874 overhead panoramic or "birds eye" view of Muskegonwith the docks on the bay. Probably installed under New York Central ownership in the first Station: Beaver Lake, MI (Ogemaw County) Beaver Lake was settled about 1872 by the lumber company of Cutting & Damon on the western edge of Ogemaw County. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 1-5pm. Main Line - Pere Marquette - Saginaw to Ludington. The Ohio & Morenci railroad was created in 1933 to purchase the Toledo & Western railroad along the Michigan-Ohio border in Lucas, Fulton, and Lenawee counties. Upper Peninsula Map Here. The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton also used the DT&M under trackage rights from their connection which was just west of this crossing. It is the backbone of Michigan’s 120,000-mile highway, road and street network. They are color coded with a “key” at the bottom of each page. Hits: 2597. 2K members. Station: Garden, MI. As the legendary railroad hub of Mid-Michigan, Durand offers a major site of historical significance, the Durand Station and the Michigan Railroad History Museum. Hits: 3736. Timeline. The town was incorporated as a village in 1886. MRA members account for 95% of all freight rail moved in Michigan. Sep 19, 2013 · This group was created to share photos of abandoned railroad beds, abandoned railroad bridges and structures across Michigan. In addition, MDOT owns a segment of the accelerated rail corridor TICKETS ARE ONLY REFUNDABLE UP TO 24 HOURS BEFORE THE TRIP , UNLESS THE TRIP IS CANCELLED BY THE SOUTHERN MICHIGAN RAILROAD. Jun 24, 2021 · Michigan probably isn't the first state you think of when it comes to railroads. In addition, the nonprofit shall engage in and promote activities that encourage interest in the railroad industry, as well as its past, present, and Dec 8, 2023 · Cassopolis. Fall excursions happen every Friday and Saturday in October. Southern Michigan Railroad Society. MRA members range in size from large Class 1 interstate carriers to smaller regional carriers and shortline railroads. [MPN] The AuSable & North Western railroad came through here on a forest branch line from Twin Lake Junction northwest to Lewiston in Montmorency County. The Erie and Kalamazoo as it was called, was originally pulled by horsepower and then converted to steam propulsion. [MPN] This city was also known as "South Arm", for the south arm of Lake Charlevoix. When the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad came through, a station was established. The town was home to three different railroads. The first interurban railroad in Michigan was the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor line in 1890. Due to its unusual structure, the Durand Union Station is one of the most photographed train depots in the United States. The town, in southwest St. Tickets have not gone on sale yet, check the website Station: Fairview, MI. In addition, the nonprofit shall engage in and promote activities that encourage interest in the railroad industry, as well as its past, present, and Michigan is served by four Class I railroads: the Canadian National Railway, the Canadian Pacific Railway, CSX Transportation, and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Bottom, a "wig-wag" railroad crossing signal located for many years at Sterling. Manchester, MI ♦ ♣. The Michigan Railroads Association (MRA) is a non-profit trade association that represents the interests of freight railroads operating in Michigan. The MRA Railroad Emergency Contact brochure contains a map and key for rail lines within Michigan, along with the emergency contact numbers for these railroads. It became the county seat of Ingham County in 1840. Managed by the Southern Michigan Railroad Society, the Southern Michigan Railroad is a line that stretches for 13. Bad Axe Sub - Pere Marquette - Saginaw to Port Huron. Station: Mason, MI (Ingham County) Mason was settled about 1836 as Mason Center nine miles south of downtown Lansing on the Michigan Central 's Saginaw Branch. The impact of the railroad was described in an 1846 Kalamazoo Telegraph article by George Torrey: "The year 1846 formed a new era in the growth The Michigan Railroads Association (MRA) has created a document containing the emergency contact numbers of freight railroads operating in Michigan. The town was a junction with the GRF&I's Bogardus Branch which ran 4 miles to the northwest. The museum gallery features new exhibits several times per year to pay tribute to the colorful heritage of the railroader, and to the contribution of Michigan’s railroads to lumbering, mining, agriculture, and industry. michiganrailroads. Re: Railroads on Michigan islands - Ren Farley 4/26/2023, 8:45 pm. Private group. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the recipients for the 2024 Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program (M-REP) that will invest $16 million toward freight rail projects across Michigan. Southern Michigan Railroad – Clinton. 1836. Station: Sterling, MI. Constantine was founded as a sawmill community in 1830 and a grist mill was later built here. Clemens. Fairview is a town which is located in northeast central Oscoda County. Jun 9, 2023 · LANSING, Mich. THE SOUTHERN MICHIGAN RAILROAD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE CAR ASSIGNMENTS AT ANYTIME IF NEEDED. Mineral Range Railroad. East Jordan in south Charlevoix County was established on the south arm of Lake Charlevoix about 1873. The Time Line section is a compilation of events showing the progress (or regression) of railroads over the last 200 years. Division, Clinton, and 112 Bidwell, Tecumseh. Garden was located on the Garden Bay Railway, which connected the town with the national railroad grid. This yard, identified in Sanborn maps in the early 1900's, was likely replaced when the new Union Station was built. Helen. The Michigan Central railroad serves 733 industries in Detroit with 719 sidings and a car capacity of 7,124 cars. May 15, 2023 · Short answer: Michigan Railroad Map Michigan's railroad history dates back to the mid-19th century, with numerous rail lines connecting cities and towns throughout the state. The railroad is freelanced based on the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic as if it hadn’t been sold to the Canadian Pacific during the depression. Mason became a village in 1865 and a city in 1875. Hits: 3709. The line was abandoned in 1950. The town became a village in 1867. It was protected by a target signal, shown in the 3rd photo. The town was incorporated as a village in 1887. Railroad: Ohio & Morenci Railroad Company, The. Use the hyperlinks instead. Railroad Michigan. Archives are open by appointment only. Passenger Rail. Trout Creek, MI ♦ ♣. Photo Info: Top, the PM Gera depot with a passenger train. ·. The "Southern" railroad arrived in Adrian, owned by the State of Michigan. Learn more about tourist railroads in North America. Additional categories such as Detroit, Grand Rapids and Marquette will be added in the future. Alpena ALPENA JUNCTION Petoskey CLARION GLC Mar 13, 2024 · LANSING, Mich. The Stations and Locations section of this website contains a compilation of cities, villages, hamlets, junctions, interlocking towers, industrial locations, logging camps, control points and other locations along railroad lines in Michigan. Center Street. Garden was settled about 1850 by farmers. Oakley is located just north of the Shiawassee County line in Saginaw County. Discover Durand. Note: Arrow buttons don’t work. After the rapid expansion of the railroad in the 1870s, the village incorporated itself as Durand in 1887. The 10 projects that were competitively selected make strategic investments in freight rail corridors and The Lake State Railway started by purchasing the Detroit & Mackinac Railway between Rogers City and Bay City via Alpena. Rail. Michigan Transit Museum – Mt. The museum gallery features new exhibits several times per year to pay tribute 3) An Optional Image URL box will appear. Joseph, Michigan. Time Line. Almont Branch - Pere Marquette - Tappan to Almont. 1970's. Michigan Southern Railroad (1989) Mid-Michigan Railroad. The institute is home to the majestic Pere Marquette No. Later known as Munger, the Bay City Branch was truncated here in the 1940's. The first stop in Michigan for freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad was Cassopolis, a small town in the southwest corner of the state. Joseph County was incorporated as a village in 1937. Michigan Central Station opened on January 4, 1914 and at the time was the tallest railroad station in the world. It is located about three miles east of Agate Falls in southern Ontonagon County. Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad's Central Yard was located on the east side of the Grand River, near the GR&I passenger station The yard had numerous freight station buildings. Sterling was settled in 1871 with a sawmill. Garden is a village on the Garden Peninsula of Lake Michigan in Delta County. Note: MichiganRailroads. com does not have a public access posting site. Contact MDOT . This was a wye to the MC Belt Line. Photo Info: Top, the Ann Arbor Railroad depot at McBain in Missaukee County. Crossing programs. Hits: 4150. Jun 9, 2023 · Without question, Michigan Central's lasting legacy was New York Central's primary Detroit passenger terminal named for the railroad. The Michigan Central came through and established a station here. Michigan Shore Railroad. There are 22 Michigan communities serviced by Amtrak and more than 450,000 people each Wexford County - 83. SRI's mission is to preserve the knowledge, skills and technology involved with the maintenance and operation of steam locomotives, and to educate the public about the enormous impact these machines had in the economic development of Owosso, Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. The Durand Union Station is a historic train station that now houses the Michigan Railroad History Museum. It absorbed the nearby village of South Arm and was incorporated as a village in 1887 and a city in 1911. The 2023 projects funded by the state Department of Transportation, selected in a competitive process, will improve rail safety, operational Munger's. Toledo Fort Wayne 3491-160105. Alpena ALPENA JUNCTION Petoskey CLARION GLC Saginaw County - 73. [NDEM-1872-0127] 1875. Photo: AuSable Valley Railroad - 2000 [Dale Berry] If you would like to add your Michigan tourist railroad to this list, send an email with the website to This email address is being protected from The Clarke's interactive Michigan railroad map follows seven historical railway lines in Michigan and shows images of many of the depots and stations along the line, which are sourced from the Charles Conn Railroad Collection. Last Name. Ohio Central Railroad. Welcome. East Jordan has been the home of the East Jordan Apr 11, 2024 · Durand Union Station — Michigan Railroad History Museum. A sawmill was located here. Enter the exact web location of your image. Jun 1, 2022 · The village of Vernon Center (now Durand) was built up around the railroads in the late 1850s. Alpena ALPENA JUNCTION Petoskey CLARION GLC The Junction was the crossing of the north-south Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Jackson branch and the west-east Detroit, Toledo & Milwaukee railroad. Other Photos Needed. Alpena ALPENA JUNCTION Petoskey CLARION GLC Michigan Railroad Maps. Alpena ALPENA JUNCTION Petoskey CLARION GLC M. There are no ads, and any links are strictly at my discretion, and do not constitute an endorsement of the linked website. The department also sponsors three separate intercity passenger rail routes that are operated by Amtrak and serves 22 station communities. [MPN] Morley is located in southwest Mecosta County about 15 miles south of Big Rapids. Oakley, MI ♦ ♣. Oakley was settled about 1842. In 1945, the station was staffed during the day shift only. Steam Railroading Instutite. Photo info/credits: Top three photos, the MC depot at Sterling. The town was incorporated as a village in 1893 and a city in 1907. please feel free to join my Michigan railroad history group or my other railroad groups on Facebook. May. LSRC’s approximate 375 operating miles of track run from Plymouth through its headquarters in Saginaw, up to Gaylord and Alpena. 1840. Hits: 3343. They have 242 sets of team tracks which hold 1,214 cars and ten freight houses. New Buffalo Railroad Museum – New Buffalo. Hits: 3182. Lower Peninsula Map Here. Tecumseh was settled about 1824 and was the first county seat of Lenawee County from 1826 to 1837. 4) Click <Preview> to make sure it all works correctly, then click <Post>. Instead you'd probably think about Michigan's history with the automobile in The Michigan Railroads Association (MRA) has created a document containing the emergency contact numbers of freight railroads operating in Michigan. Map of the Abandoned Rails of Michigan. 2nd photo, a 1930 depiction of . The Durand Union Station recaptures the golden years of railroading. Details. The depot is the State Railroad History Museum, an educational and entertaining source of Michigan’s rich railroad history. Today, 220 Michigan communities are serviced by 180 certified intercity bus carriers. State-Owned Rail. Canadian National. It was incorporated as a village in 1870. Oct 2, 2007 · Michigan Railfans. Travel. It’s owned by Hamilton Hartford Group LLC, led by Linus Starring. The town became a village in 1907. ♦ ♣. MDOT manages 665 miles of state-owned rail lines. Ontonagon County - 66. Abandonments are also shown during each year. Mobility. Evolution of Michigan Railroads. [MPN] Image info: A broad view of the town of Gilbert and depot along the tracks. Station: Manchester, MI. A description of each railroad is provided. A teaching institution for railroad history and technology housed in the Pere Marquette Railway depot that was restored in 1907. Station: Pellston, MI. One of the greatest contributions to the settlement of the county was the completion of the Michigan Central Railroad from Detroit to Kalamazoo in 1846 - extended to Chicago in 1852. Wisconsin & Upper Michigan. MDOT provides capital and operating assistance, technical support and safety oversight of Michigan’s passenger rail system. In 1919, the Michigan Railroad Commission was abolished and replaced by the Michigan Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), composed of five members. EXCHANGES MAY BE ISSUED FOR A TRIP OF THE SAME PRICE, SAME CALENDAR YEAR IF AVAILABLE. First Name. Lake State Railway Company (LSRC) is a Michigan – based progressive short line railroad that has been providing “Excellence in Transportation” since 1992. Hits: 2510. Railroads in History. enjoy! 😊. 320 S. Kent City became a village in 1908. The town became a village in 1837 and a city in 1953. The Detroit Bay City & Western also crossed the PM here. For all fans of railroads in Michigan. Wheels of History – Brimley. Today, major freight carriers still traverse Michigan’s railway network which is considered one of the most extensive in North America. Adrian to Hillside, MI MI | LS&MS, NYC, PC The Algonac Transit Authority Marine City to Algonac, MI MI | ATA Alma to Howard City, MI MI | C&O, CSX, M-MRR, PM The Bad Axe Subdivision Cass City to Bad Axe, MI MI | GTW Baldwin to Midland, MI MI | C&O, CSX, PM Bankers to Jackson, MI MI | CR, FW&J, FWJ&S, HCRR, LS&MS Where The Railways Are Now Mason, MI (Ingham County). Joseph. These five lines are operated under contract by five freight railroads. Marquette Rail. MS - Michigan Shore Railroad (Genesee & Wyoming) MSO - Michigan Southern Railroad MRI - Mineral Range Railroad MMRR - Mid-Michigan Railroad (Genesee & Wyoming) WMI - West Michigan Railroad Intercity Passenger Rail Service *Conodion Pacific is a Class I railroad but owns limited track in Michigan. The Evolution of Michigan railroads contain maps which show the progress of railroad construction in the lower and upper peninsulas by year. Editor's Note: The Michigan Central railroad was one of the most progressive railroads in Michigan history. MICHIGAN RAILROADS. The Michigan Railroad Commission's authority was extended to include telephone service in 1911. RailStream is the best live video railfan site around! Our site has 48 live cams and 18 live railroad radio feeds throughout USA and Canada Station: Derby, MI. The E&K establishes a bank in Adrian. Station: Gilbert, MI (Wexford County) Gilbert was settled about 1883 and was a station stop on the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad, two miles south of Manton. Station: Tecumseh, MI. Old Railroads no longer around today. Feb 21, 2024 · Southern Michigan Railroad. Michigan. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Muskegon was settled in the late 1600's. Abandoned Rails of Michigan MI. Marie and rail tunnels in Detroit and Port Huron MS - Michigan Shore Railroad (Genesee & Wyoming) MSO - Michigan Southern Railroad MRI - Mineral Range Railroad MMRR - Mid-Michigan Railroad (Genesee & Wyoming) WMI - West Michigan Railroad Intercity Passenger Rail Service *Conodion Pacific is a Class I railroad but owns limited track in Michigan. The railroad later operated in the states of Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois in the United States and the province of Ontario in Canada. This is a non-commercial hobby website displaying things related to Railroads in Michigan and beyond. fy oc zq ib pg kd wb gd tl lh