Under the (Former) Wire
Having just completed its interchange with NS at Oakwood Yard, CN's L572 (the 102 Job) rolls south under the old concrete catenary arches of the former DT&I.
Under a stint of ownership by Henry Ford in the 1920's, the DT&I was electrified between Flat Rock and Detroit utilizing these concrete arches to hold the wires. And although Ford sold the line in 1929 and the electrification removed shortly thereafter, a number of the concrete arches still stand today as a testament to Ford's goal to build a railroad that would last.
Of note, the train is passing a cut of 86' auto parts boxcars, including ones still wearing Grand Trunk and Conrail paint.
L57261 17 (Local- CN Flat Rock Yard to NS Oakwood Yard, and return)
CN EF-644x / ES44AC #3830
CN EF-644x / ES44AC #3812
Allen Park, MI
September 17th, 2023
Under the (Former) Wire
Having just completed its interchange with NS at Oakwood Yard, CN's L572 (the 102 Job) rolls south under the old concrete catenary arches of the former DT&I.
Under a stint of ownership by Henry Ford in the 1920's, the DT&I was electrified between Flat Rock and Detroit utilizing these concrete arches to hold the wires. And although Ford sold the line in 1929 and the electrification removed shortly thereafter, a number of the concrete arches still stand today as a testament to Ford's goal to build a railroad that would last.
Of note, the train is passing a cut of 86' auto parts boxcars, including ones still wearing Grand Trunk and Conrail paint.
L57261 17 (Local- CN Flat Rock Yard to NS Oakwood Yard, and return)
CN EF-644x / ES44AC #3830
CN EF-644x / ES44AC #3812
Allen Park, MI
September 17th, 2023