Dual Purpose
Somewhat disappointed that there was no train running south I drove around town for the self-guided tour. I found out a good reason why the train was not running, a track gang working on the line. It did afford me the opportunity to scout out the very expansive Lafarge Cement Plant east of the rr yard. From what I've read and the signage at the mill, it is the largest cement plant in the world. Didn't make up for lack of train movement but interesting nonetheless. The next morning, before leaving town I checked out the rr again and found the same track gang at the same location working at the corner of 10th and Cavanaugh in Alpena, MI. No train today! But anytime I find streets with interesting names or meanings, well you know.
Dual Purpose
Somewhat disappointed that there was no train running south I drove around town for the self-guided tour. I found out a good reason why the train was not running, a track gang working on the line. It did afford me the opportunity to scout out the very expansive Lafarge Cement Plant east of the rr yard. From what I've read and the signage at the mill, it is the largest cement plant in the world. Didn't make up for lack of train movement but interesting nonetheless. The next morning, before leaving town I checked out the rr again and found the same track gang at the same location working at the corner of 10th and Cavanaugh in Alpena, MI. No train today! But anytime I find streets with interesting names or meanings, well you know.