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by Super Chief
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: D&M / LSRC Stone Operations
Replies: 20
Views: 7835

Re: D&M / LSRC Stone Operations

I just read yesterday US Gypsum is to reopen Alabaster according to local news coverage. The still supply their plant in Detroit. CEO said relaying rail was a possibility. Wall board is on the upswing again so the "Great White City" may once again rise from the ashes?
by Super Chief
Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Railfan Landon at Traverse city Wheels on Rails
Replies: 40
Views: 5486

Re: Railfan Landon at Traverse city Wheels on Rails

So I've been following this thread plus others which show considerable track work around the station area in TC. What's the purpose?
by Super Chief
Tue Jun 27, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: New Three Rivers Railcam
Replies: 18
Views: 3118

Re: New Three Rivers Railcam

Then Jackson or Kalamazoo should be considered. A sprinkling of freight between Amtracks.
by Super Chief
Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: New Three Rivers Railcam
Replies: 18
Views: 3118

Re: New Three Rivers Railcam

Too bad they didn't put it at Schoolcraft but hey Frankie's probably did it cause Mike Lutz passed and his sister is running the restaurant now and he loved trains.
by Super Chief
Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GDLK Operations
Replies: 1662
Views: 833876

Re: GDLK Operations

That wreck in the 80s was JJ Mann from Marcellus who was engineer with 2 brand new SD50s. His comments were to the effect, I'm glad there wasn't a spark.
by Super Chief
Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Escanaba Paper Mill
Replies: 9
Views: 4626

Escanaba Paper

I see Michigan legislators have given Escanaba Paper $200 million doors to go with the $1 billion the Swiss parent company is investing to upgrade the mill to keep it viable for the 1200 workers there. That should keep the Gladstone line to the Soo busier for a long time.
by Super Chief
Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GDLK Operations
Replies: 1662
Views: 833876

Re: GDLK Operations

Well as safety officer of my fire department if you guys can't stop a train on tangent track with red and blue lights next to a crossing then somebody doesn't have situational awareness of their surroundings. Come down to Heimbach Road with a semi waiting to get on US 131 and gates down on him your ...
by Super Chief
Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GDLK Operations
Replies: 1662
Views: 833876

Re: GDLK Operations

This morning at 6:20 am Portage Fire responded to Center St. and Schaver Rd. to a two car collision. One car was on the Grand Elk tracks and yup the lights came on. A southbound train was coming but not before firefighters were able to pull the driver out of the jeep before the train hit it.
by Super Chief
Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Study Time....again - A2TC commuter rail project
Replies: 213
Views: 109777

Re: Study Time....again - A2TC commuter rail project

Yeah, well Mayor Pete is now a Michigan resident and Transportation Secretary and lives in Traverse City now. Don't say never.
by Super Chief
Mon Jul 18, 2022 6:48 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Yuma
Replies: 71
Views: 34141

Re: Yuma

Are the Ex-Metra cars still out in Yuma. Last Google earth they were at end of track?
by Super Chief
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Recommended photo/video locations for 1225
Replies: 15
Views: 7733

Re: Recommended photo/video locations for 1225

Ashley a block beyond where the public disembarkation is good. Engine with trailing consist and no people or obstructions on the south side right after they stop.
by Super Chief
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GDLK Operations
Replies: 1662
Views: 833876

Re: GDLK Operations

Watco from what I was told wanted to go with non specific units so they can be used all over their systems. Unfortunately lost with that is public relations in specific regions. Only the red/white colors of WC seem to be lasting the longest.
by Super Chief
Sat Nov 20, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Study Time....again - A2TC commuter rail project
Replies: 213
Views: 109777

Re: Study Time....again

Pure Michigan at its un- finest. The closer you get to TC the less ridership will be. The Amtrak Pere Marquette should be a lesson in schedules. If your going to Chicago plan on 2 nights hotel minimum per the scheduled times. So it's just not the train price but extras entailed for say a weekend stay.
by Super Chief
Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Study Time....again - A2TC commuter rail project
Replies: 213
Views: 109777

Re: Study Time....again

Bottom line another consultant pockets $700,000 for a needless study.
by Super Chief
Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Derails removed at Saint Joe Bridge
Replies: 10
Views: 7763

Re: Derails removed at Saint Joe Bridge

So this bridge was never removed? Thought sure they were going to 2-3;years ago.
by Super Chief
Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Copper mining set to resume in White Pine
Replies: 24
Views: 28400

Re: Copper mining set to resume in White Pine

I use to talk to the purchasing agent there when it was Kimberly Clark every week. I always wondered if the state was helping out in some way with economic funds or whatever? Their pulp was always imported but you never saw pulpcars from Seney or surrounding areas. SOO, WC & CN have always switched ...
by Super Chief
Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Copper mining set to resume in White Pine
Replies: 24
Views: 28400

Re: Copper mining set to resume in White Pine

Well as soon as it was announced they posted 1 engineer and 1 conductor job on Watco 's website. Not many takers then up there. I just hope the paper mill in Munising doesn't shudder its doors if they get no one to switch them. Is the FOXY not running yet with Watco crews?
by Super Chief
Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:44 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Copper mining set to resume in White Pine
Replies: 24
Views: 28400

Re: Copper mining set to resume in White Pine

Park Falls was mentioned as the transload as WDOT allows for 80,000# trucks on its highways. 80 miles away from White Pine but I still can't figure out the end game for Watco? What's holding up their take over of the Newberry line now?
by Super Chief
Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GDLK Operations
Replies: 1662
Views: 833876

Re: GDLK Operations

501 has been the heavy hauler of late, lots of box cars and power.
by Super Chief
Sun May 16, 2021 6:34 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Another train derailment
Replies: 2
Views: 5783

Another train derailment

Train has derailed in Sibley Iowa. Multiple agencies responding. 5 mile evacuation radius.