This map will show Mackinaw City, in 1914. New York Central System.
This is before it became the Detroit and Mackinac Raiway, in Michigan. This is a lumber area and some of the lumber from the Upper Peninsula oh Michigan came to Mackinaw City on Railroad Ferry Boats.
The reason I am showing this railroad map is because I sometimes sign out by saying,
“Cheers from The Detroit and Mackinac Railway”
Now you know, “Pass it On”
Click on map to enlarge.
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I wonder why so many rail lines were built in the Northern part of the Lower Peninsula in the late 1800's and then removed between 1920 and 1940.
Logging or tourism?
Andrew
I wonder why so many rail lines were built in the Northern part of the Lower Peninsula in the late 1800's and then removed between 1920 and 1940.
Logging or tourism?
Andrew
Logging, salt, foundry sand, and fruit, but mainly logging.
Jeff C
Thanks Gary, I love maps, and it is nice to see exactly what you refer too. I was in the general area in my thinking.
Trainroomgary, Since you seem to be versed in the D&M Railway what do you think of Lionel's offering of an Alco C420 in bicentennial colors in their 2019 catalog? Any idea why they would produce this? I don't believe D&M even owned a C420.
Steve
Rescued Trains posted:Trainroomgary, Since you seem to be versed in the D&M Railway what do you think of Lionel's offering of an Alco C420 in bicentennial colors in their 2019 catalog? Any idea why they would produce this? I don't believe D&M even owned a C420.
Steve
Hi Steve: Yes I did pre-order the Lionel D&M in the bicentennial colors.
I believe this is the first time that Lionel offered a D&M locomotive and I am not sure if this is historically correct. I also have MTH's D T & I locomotive in bicentennial colors.
Take care: Gary
It looks mighty close to me!! While I'm sure a nitpicker could find deviances, it would certainly serve my purposes as true to the prototype! Congratulations to Gary and all D&M modelers and to Lionel!!!
Gary, thanks for the response and the info that this is Lionel's first D&M loco.
Lucas Gudinov, thank you for the real photo. I've looked for info on the D&M but couldn't find much.
I'm no rivet counter by any stretch of the imagination. The Lionel catalog image looks perfect to me. The on-line dealers show these arriving at the end of this month and I definitely will be getting one.
Steve
The latest issue of the "Keystone" had a very complete history of the trains that served the northern Michigan resorts, the eventual merger of these roads into the PRR, and concluding with the "Northern Arrow" that went to Mackinaw until 1961. While not directly related to the topic it was interesting history for anyone interested in Michigan railroading.
When exactly will the D&M 976 be arriving?
Andrew
Andrew, Charles Ro shows 11-20 and Trainworld shows 11-28.
Steve
Jonathan, I did an internet search for "Keystone" but it did not yield anything remotely connected to railroads. Can you enlighten me on how to locate this issue?
Thanks, Steve
I hope it does not arrive until after Thanksgiving. I have some other items that I have to get this month.
Andrew
Rescued Trains posted:Jonathan, I did an internet search for "Keystone" but it did not yield anything remotely connected to railroads. Can you enlighten me on how to locate this issue?
Publication of the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical and Historical Society.
Above referenced issue is: Vol 52, No 3 (Autumn 2019).
Office of Rails • Links
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/...151-22444---,00.html
Additional Information
I would recommend you download the free Michigan Rail History Book…. pdf file
Gary
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