"Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
"Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
Hello all!
I'm looking for some pictures of tracks that are in really bad shape, yet, still being used. I've seen some pics of tracks and just couldn't believe a locomotive and its consist could actually use them. Even here in GR, I thought for sure some tracks were out-of-use until I saw an actual train on them!
I'm looking for some pictures of tracks that are in really bad shape, yet, still being used. I've seen some pics of tracks and just couldn't believe a locomotive and its consist could actually use them. Even here in GR, I thought for sure some tracks were out-of-use until I saw an actual train on them!
Re: "Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
The CSX branch on the Westside of Detroit.
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Re: "Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
Go pretty much anywhere on the line from Alpena, south to Tawas.
Go anywhere between White Pigeon and Coldwater.
Go anywhere between White Pigeon and Coldwater.
Re: "Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
Thanks guys. I was just checking to see if anybody had pics to post. If I go out, I'll definitely check those spots out.
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One other place closer by is what remains of the GTW Cass City line through Pontiac.
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Coe Rail/ Michigan Air-Line is another example of terrible track! They are so out-of-shape and overgrown with weeds it's unbeleavable a railroad USED them!
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C&M between Coopersville & Marne... lol
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Re: "Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
West Michigan Railroad. See JT's great photos:
http://www.railroadfan.com/phpbb/viewto ... f=6&t=4808
I particularly like the invisible track at Lake Cora!
http://www.railroadfan.com/phpbb/viewto ... f=6&t=4808
I particularly like the invisible track at Lake Cora!
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Re: "Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
How about tracks that enable a locomotive plow to hit the ground.
http://www.rail-videos.net/video/view.php?id=4222
http://www.rail-videos.net/video/view.php?id=4222
MQT Rail pictures at [url=http://bbarch_railfan.rrpicturearchives.net/default.aspx]RRPictureArchives.NET[/url]
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Re: "Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
I'm surprised that locomotive didn't wind up on the ground.
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Re: "Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
Nahhh the tracks are fine, I'm sure u could get up to 70mph no problem..... lol Thats why god invented gravity.
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In ohio nothing beats the notoriously horrid tracks of the Maumee and Wabash from Liberty Center to Antwerp. or the arrow straight track of the camp chase railroad in Columbus
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Re: "Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
HESR through Croswell..specifically between Wells St and Sanborn Ave...Easily some of the worst track I have ever seen.
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Re: "Spaghetti" tracks? (tracks not in very good shape)
Here is a link to JT's pics of the Hamilton line.....I know he has more out there somewhere but couldn't find them. This line is used about once a week....owned by the Hamilton Farm Bureau but leases/uses CSX train/crews.
http://www.railroadfan.com/phpbb/viewto ... f=6&t=5169
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I'm with SW, WMI is some of the worst I've seen
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Old dequindre cut north of atwater south of milwaukee jct. alot of track has been pulled up recently to make space for their bike trail, but that track was terrible. the track DCON still uses isn't much better. Livernois south of grand river has some pretty aweful track too... which tank cars get moved on... scary.
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A bike trail on the old Dequindre cut? I must have missed it. And such a scenic area for a bike trail.
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Yes...i know.. they have cut out all the brush and trees growing in the old right of way. trail is from gratiot down to the water...kind of.. not 100% complete yet. the trail is quite nice...BUT... i liked when the old track was still there. They are tearing up old dequindre (all brick with 3 old diamonds still intact)...it may be gone now. such a neat historical area being conserved in a manner that removes everything historical (if that makes any sense). But, for anyone that wants to see...check out dequindre next to the globe trading company building, if they haven't ripped all of the street up yet there are 3 diamonds, 1 or 2 of which still have tracks going into the globe building (which is turning into lofts). even though i hate the removal of RR history, it is a well done trail. some reminders are still there like mile post markings on the bridges. And in true Detroit fashion, there are emergency phones every 50 feet or so. Happy trailing!
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