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Amtrak WB Train 351 "the Wolverine" F40PH 317 Jackson Michigan
On June 26, 1993, Amtrak's westbound train 351, the Wolverine, is shown passing former Michigan Central Railroad locomotive and car shop buildings as it rolls toward it's next station stop at the 1872 built depot in Jackson, MI.
Also dating from 1872, the shops built and repaired equipment for the MC (later absorbed by the New York Central) until closed by NYC in June, 1949. Despite closure of the shops, Jackson remained a busy hub with lines radiating out in four directions.
Although locomotive and car repair had been moved to other locations, the yard and locomotive servicing facilities remained in operation during the Penn Central and into the Conrail years. As can be seen in the photo, by the early 1990's, most activity had ceased.
Amtrak WB Train 351 "the Wolverine" F40PH 317 Jackson Michigan
On June 26, 1993, Amtrak's westbound train 351, the Wolverine, is shown passing former Michigan Central Railroad locomotive and car shop buildings as it rolls toward it's next station stop at the 1872 built depot in Jackson, MI.
Also dating from 1872, the shops built and repaired equipment for the MC (later absorbed by the New York Central) until closed by NYC in June, 1949. Despite closure of the shops, Jackson remained a busy hub with lines radiating out in four directions.
Although locomotive and car repair had been moved to other locations, the yard and locomotive servicing facilities remained in operation during the Penn Central and into the Conrail years. As can be seen in the photo, by the early 1990's, most activity had ceased.