Home of the "Harbor Days" ?
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James Sofonia
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YesKC wrote:Home of the "Harbor Days" ?
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James Sofonia
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KC's conservative answer still leaves the name of the location open. There is a small hint on the right edge of the picture I left in that may help if you have ever been thru here.KC wrote:Home of the "Harbor Days" ?
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It's Elk Rapids. My favorite town up north! My in laws lived just a little south of this spot till a few years ago although I did not realize the tracks used to crossed 31.Pixl wrote:KC's conservative answer still leaves the name of the location open. There is a small hint on the right edge of the picture I left in that may help if you have ever been thru here.KC wrote:Home of the "Harbor Days" ?
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Michael as usual you are correct. Nice touch with the add of the map. In working up the details of this location I was surprised at the lack of info on the net about rail service to Elk Rapids. I got most of what little I could find from a few books I have.Michael wrote:
It's Elk Rapids. My favorite town up north! My in laws lived just a little south of this spot till a few years ago although I did not realize the tracks used to crossed 31.
Here is an interesting find. Years ago when I was only mildly interested in RR, I did nose around a little in the area. If you look at Michael's map South of where the line crosses 31 there is another crossing at a small road in a residential neighborhood. I spotted a cross buck still standing there. Had the usual "RR crossing" but also said "Look Out for the Cars". The only place I've ever seen that.
If anyone has any Elk Rapids RR photos or info could you put it up in the Historical area.
Anyone want to try for the small hint on the right edge of my photo
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Port Huron?
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Go west young man.AARR wrote:Port Huron?Michael wrote:
A spur off the mainline (now used by AMTRAK) served a couple industries in the spot
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Albion?Michael wrote:AARR wrote:Port Huron? Go west young man. A spur off the mainline (now used by AMTRAK) served a couple industries in the spot
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Close. Within 20 miles of AlbionAARR wrote:Albion?Michael wrote:AARR wrote:Port Huron? Go west young man. A spur off the mainline (now used by AMTRAK) served a couple industries in the spot
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Good job PixlPixl wrote:You are in Jackson on Tyson St. in front of the former Frost Gear and Forge Co.
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Standish?
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PatC created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Don Simon no more they want AARR I'm chopped liver, well if you want AARR this is what I'll give ya, bad humor mixed with irrelevant info that'll make you roll your eyes quicker than a ~Z~ banhammer...
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AARR wrote:Standish?Michael wrote:
Yes sir
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I like your pictures, Michael. How about a hint?
Michael wrote:
PatC created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Don Simon no more they want AARR I'm chopped liver, well if you want AARR this is what I'll give ya, bad humor mixed with irrelevant info that'll make you roll your eyes quicker than a ~Z~ banhammer...
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AARR wrote:I like your pictures, Michael. How about a hint?
I'll give you a few; 2 lines passed through this town at one time. The LSMS and the MC (later NYC) shown here. The depot is from the Michigan Central days and the line lasted at least until the mid 1970's
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How about Homer?Michael wrote:I like your pictures, Michael. How about a hint? I'll give you a few; 2 lines passed through this town at one time. The LSMS and the MC (later NYC) shown here. The depot is from the Michigan Central days and the line lasted at least until the mid 1970's
PatC created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Don Simon no more they want AARR I'm chopped liver, well if you want AARR this is what I'll give ya, bad humor mixed with irrelevant info that'll make you roll your eyes quicker than a ~Z~ banhammer...
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AARR wrote:How about Homer?Michael wrote:I like your pictures, Michael. How about a hint? I'll give you a few; 2 lines passed through this town at one time. The LSMS and the MC (later NYC) shown here. The depot is from the Michigan Central days and the line lasted at least until the mid 1970's
You are within 30 miles. Go north