AARR wrote:I think this is too CSX's West Detroit Branch and the bridge is over I94.Pixl wrote:This is over a multi lane highway in the greater Detroit area. Interesting is that this abandonment looks like crap on the top side, but from the highway it looks almost new.
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James Sofonia
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Sorry, this is not over I94.
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I've been thru there on a train or twoPixl wrote:This is over a multi lane highway in the greater Detroit area. Interesting is that this abandonment looks like crap on the top side, but from the highway it looks almost new.
But.........there were tracks there at the time. 
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Mac you are correct.80mac wrote:The former Detroit Terminal Railroad crossing over the Lodge freeway between Oakman and Linwood.
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Why does the bridge look so fresh from the freeway? Was it painted for cosmetic reasons or was it all painted and the tracks lifted shortly after?Pixl wrote:Mac you are correct.80mac wrote:The former Detroit Terminal Railroad crossing over the Lodge freeway between Oakman and Linwood.
Here is another view.
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Chessie Cat bridge over Patterson if still pretty fresh. It was last painted in 1987/88 when installed.MQT1223 wrote: Why does the bridge look so fresh from the freeway? Was it painted for cosmetic reasons or was it all painted and the tracks lifted shortly after?
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I have biked under this bridge many a times on my nighttime rides downtown.. hint for othersMichael wrote:
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Franklin St overpass, CSX Pleasant St, Grand Rapids
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MQT3001 wrote:Franklin St overpass, CSX Pleasant St, Grand Rapids
I knew you Grand Rapidians or is it Grand Rapidites ? I knew you westsiders would make quite work of that one. Looks like a good spot to bike.
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Ha, that's a good one. Z has balls of steel riding his bike through that neighborhood at night.Michael wrote:Looks like a good spot to bike.MQT3001 wrote:Franklin St overpass, CSX Pleasant St, Grand Rapids
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Within 10 miles of Plymouth. Dirt road crossing. Correction, I guess they are called gravel roads.
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This was nearby. Great for the lazy railfan. This is an active shortline.
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Are these near Caro?
Michael wrote:
This was nearby. Great for the lazy railfan. This is an active shortline.
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Perry St. and Fraser St. in Saginaw.Michael wrote:
This was nearby. Great for the lazy railfan. This is an active shortline.
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Front row seat for TRAINS!Michael wrote:
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Yes. It is my understanding that chair belong to Pat C and has a working toilet.J T wrote:Front row seat for TRAINS!Michael wrote:
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I thought for sure someone would recognize this one but I don't know what other clues I can give.Michael wrote:Within 10 miles of Plymouth. Dirt road crossing. Correction, I guess they are called gravel roads.
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12 Mile in Novi?
Michael wrote:I thought for sure someone would recognize this one but I don't know what other clues I can give.Michael wrote:Within 10 miles of Plymouth. Dirt road crossing. Correction, I guess they are called gravel roads.
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My turn to post one:
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Mill St. near Northville. There is no Streetview available at the crossing, but you can see the cell tower just around the corner on Northville Rd.Michael wrote:Within 10 miles of Plymouth. Dirt road crossing. Correction, I guess they are called gravel roads.
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