Michigan Northern 4000 at Cadillac
Michigan Northern 4000, an Alco RS-32 ex SP from Chrome Crankshaft, in Cadillac, MI on 5-5-1979.
The Michigan Northern was formed in December 1975 to take over operation of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Line of the former Pennsylvania Railroad between Grand Rapids (Comstock Park, north of Grand Rapids) and Mackinaw City, Michigan. The Line was not slated for inclusion in Conrail and it was purchased by the Michigan State Highway Commission to maintain rail service in the area. Michigan Northern began operation on April 1, 1976, which was also start-up day for Conrail. The last train rolled out on 4- 12-1987. The scrappers began dismantling the northernmost part of the line in June 1987.
Michigan Northern 4000 at Cadillac
Michigan Northern 4000, an Alco RS-32 ex SP from Chrome Crankshaft, in Cadillac, MI on 5-5-1979.
The Michigan Northern was formed in December 1975 to take over operation of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Line of the former Pennsylvania Railroad between Grand Rapids (Comstock Park, north of Grand Rapids) and Mackinaw City, Michigan. The Line was not slated for inclusion in Conrail and it was purchased by the Michigan State Highway Commission to maintain rail service in the area. Michigan Northern began operation on April 1, 1976, which was also start-up day for Conrail. The last train rolled out on 4- 12-1987. The scrappers began dismantling the northernmost part of the line in June 1987.