The GLC ONTN heads west to Middleton as it busts snow drifts at a healthy 10 mph on the Middleton Branch.

Not quite full peak, but near peak colors in this small area create a tunnel of color as the GLC ONTN races southbound with a short train bound for Owosso, MI.

After a lengthy switch job at the NorDry facility in Clare, MI., the GLC ONTN backs down into the yard past the dilapidated former Ann Arbor Depot that is in desperate need for a restoration proje... (more)

Great Lakes Central ONTN races past a small park in downtown Bannister, MI. with a short train. Shot from the top of a jungle gym in the park, and yes, I rode the slide down.

The northbound GLC ONTN races northbound past one of the many large wind turbines that cover the county with a long train that includes stops in Ithaca, Alma, Shepherd, Rosebush, and Clare.

The northbound GLC ONTN passes by a piece of MOW equipment parked on one of the sidings in downtown Ashley, MI. MOW equipment is parked on many of the sidings along the line right now with all of... (more)

Traction motor blowers kick up a large cloud of dust as the GLC ONTN passes over a stretch of fresh, untamped ballast. The State of Michigan, owners of this portion of track, has been investing i... (more)

A short GLC ONTN throttles up as it charges the hill that passes through the scenic Woodland City Park in downtown Ithaca, MI. as it heads for Clare, MI.

After 2 inches of rainfall the day, a small lake has come to fruition in the yard, which flips the image of 2 veteran GLC GP35's as they work to build that night's ONTN.

Warm weather, plenty of rain, and some beautiful sunshine have really made the green of the foliage pop as the GLC ONTN starts to clear the north end of the yard limit as it makes its way north to... (more)

Rolling through some of the most beautiful farm country in Mid-Michigan, the GLC ONTN rolls past a beautiful early 20th century barn just north of Elsie, MI. as it makes its way north to Clare, MI... (more)

Fellow RP'er Michael Nowakowski and myself were somewhat nervous when the fuel truck on the opposite side of the tracks approached the crossing and appeared as if he was about to cross with the GL... (more)

Due to track work in the area, the crossing signals that protect Carland Rd. in the small hamlet of Carland were not functional until the train was practically on the crossing. To help lessen the ... (more)

With this curve being more famous for the steam photo charters with the 1225, it is hard to remember that the Great Lakes Central runs daily trains over the line. With the Owosso to Bannister reha... (more)

A unique visitor was in the Great Lakes Central ONTN consist today as HESR 8804, still in the full paint scheme of its previous owner, Central Michigan Railway, is deadheaded back to the yard as t... (more)