HESR 2144 drags 95 cars eastbound over Swan Creek. The 95 cars consisting of the 90 car grain train, and 5 shorts on the bottom. The MMRR crew was on duty at 10:00 this morning. Having spotted ... (more)
With 92 loads behind this lone GP38-2, making the track speed of 25 MPH can become tricky. The hills aren't big for the state, but are for the middle of Michigan. This makes it tough on this lone ... (more)
After leaving 3 CPS Tanks for the GLC at Court St due to meeting the hours of service, the MMRR crew rolls the 3868 west into the barn for the night, and most likely weekend with the last of the s... (more)
The days are numbered as HESR 3868 has been sold to MEI. Word on the street is the MMRR will get a possibly stenciled MMRR motor, and not have to use HESR power, but with this company, and in this... (more)
A 90-car CSXT grain express rolls over the Swan River at Shields, MI on the Mid Michigan Railroad on the way to delivery to the Lake State Railway Paines Subdivision in another two miles. This is... (more)
MMRR 179 is stopped here near the YMCA while the conductor realligns the switch. Found a small area of sun inbetween the trees nearing sunset. 11/11/05
Conducting air brake test to depart for Belding Siding. Has 7 cars to swap with turn out of Grand Rapids