Mi-Train

[GTW6401]

I'm all for upgrading the tracks after I rode the train earlier this month. There were 2 mile stretches of 25MPH running out between Jackson and Chelsea.

[Ben Higdon]

I rode it earlier this summer and the train backed into and out of the siding at Grass Lake for a meet. I would think it would be worth giving NS a modest dollar incentive to running their Jackson-Wayne train through the passing siding periodically to take care of the rusty rail conditions.

On that subject...how often does mainline rail need to have a freight train pass over it to prevent rusty rail?

[TraintrackGal]

I rode Amtrak on July 30 this summer and I guess we were lucky. We hardly slowed down and we didn't have any unscheduled stops at all between Chicago and Ann Arbor . Last time I rode Amtrak was in 1999 between Pontiac and Kalamazoo. Between Dearborn and Kalamazoo, we had to stop and wait 3 long times (I don't count through Detroit, it's always slow there). So this summer's trip was a pleasant surprise.
Linda

[OwlCaboose2853]

I see. I wasn't aware that the cities owned the station.

What is "wrong" with the paint scheme? If you have a better ( and cheaper) paint scheme, lets see it.

Since everyone was voicing their opinions on how "wonderful" the paint looks, I felt the need to voice my opinion on how I felt about the paint. I think a dark "State of Michigan" blue would looks great with a solid yellow nose and the State of Michigan emblem on the side...

But MDOT has an other logo differ scheme colors than MDOT's scheme colors! http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,1607,7-1 ... --,00.html I think that cool about Michigan State Rail logo styles ("Plan" remove)... Why not Cuz of two trains trek lines styles than blue, green and silver were plain. Huh No

[PerRock]

I came up with this one a while ago; this was before we knew they were using F59PHs; and I like the Bomb-BiLevels.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/Pe ... 8_0003.jpg

peter

[msurailfan]

I came up with this one a while ago; this was before we knew they were using F59PHs; and I like the Bomb-BiLevels.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/Pe ... 8_0003.jpg

peter

I remember seeing that a while ago and I do like it. If only MDOT and SEMCOG had the budget to duplicate what you've got there.....

[jukeman45]

Unit is in the Bristol Rd. yard

[OaklandCountyCustoms]

where is that yard?

[GTW6401]

where is that yard?

Westside of Flint, across from Bishop Airport.

[msurailfan]

Just for S&G, here's (supposedly, can't see the number, gotta take it at the photog's word) the unit a few months back in GOT livery.

[GLC 392]

the first one should be in Owosso tomorrow

[JANGAJONGA]

So how will they get to the michigan line? and are they going to store the trainsets in willow run then for the morning run go ann arbor to detroit?

[jukeman45]

the first one should be in Owosso tomorrow

Are they storing them there?

[Hogger1225]

Saw the first one in Owosso today. Last move I saw they put it inside the high bay.

[OwlCaboose2853]

Saw the first one in Owosso today. Last move I saw they put it inside the high bay.

For WALLY?

[KenB]

No. This locomotive is for the Ann Arbor-Detroit trains service.
KenB

[OwlCaboose2853]

No. This locomotive is for the Ann Arbor-Detroit trains service.
KenB

AAARrrrrrggghhhh! oh darn!

[Ypsi]

Where are they going to store the train set when it is not running?

[JANGAJONGA]

Where are they going to store the train set when it is not running?

This! but im guessing willow run? back out to AA then make the run in?

[MDH]

Mi-Train on rp.net:

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=349581

Getting closer to reality?