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Well, here's what I tried, following what they suggested. I'm not an expert, but what do you think? Does it improve the composition? Maybe they wanted you to remove the clutter from the background to focus on the train. Just a thought. Al http://images14.fotki.com/v378/photos/2/258038/1545012/train-...

Elementary school teacher (5th grade) in Saginaw.
Al

The depot is the Potter St. depot; it burned about 10-15 years ago, a pretty spectacular fire that was probably started by vagrants that were living inside. There is a group that has been raising money to restore the depot; they've put a temporary roof on it, fenced it to keep out trespassers, but t...

I always wondered what happened to all of the luggage the airlines lost- now I know. They ship it by rail! Took these photos in Saginaw yesterday, a few more in the album. Al http://www.railroadfan.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=419 http://images2.fotki.com/v332/photos/2/258038/3780190/DSCN0068-vi...

Patrick--

Where exactly is the SBS yard? Is it the old CSX yard next ot the Potter St. station? What would the yard be called near the wye on the west side of the Saginaw River? Thanks.

Al

Thanks, Patrick, I wondered about that- why there would be two yards. I never even knew the yard on Wilder existed until the 4th of July when I took a drive near the yacht club. Hadn't been around Bay City for awhile. Where abouts is the yard I've heard mentioned in Essexville, and who's is it, do y...

Just wanted to share some photos I took around Bay City after the holiday.
Al
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Here's the link on MLive to the article in Saturday's Saginaw News. http://www.mlive.com/news/sanews/index.ssf?/base/news-19/1151749227156230.xml&coll=9 They were offering free tours of the observation car on Tuesday, from 1-4 before the fireworks. Lots of restoration work has been done, car will be...

Morning!
I had the chance to get out and do some railfanning, took these photos around Saginaw on the 4th of July. Enjoy!

Al
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Hello, all-- I'm new to your group, just discovered it. Looks like the place to be for information on Tri-City railroading action! A few questions, if you don't mind- I've finally been able to do some railfanning during the day, and would like to catch the action around Saginaw, Bay City, etc. When ...