Set-offs from eastbound trains at Durand were normally accomplished by pulling down onto the Holly sub, then backing across the Flint sub main line into the yard. This maneuver gave the railfans ... (more)

During the Nineties, the GTW increasingly took on the appearance of its parent, the Canadian National, as CN power led more and more trains across Michigan.

With its Durand work completed #389 accelerates out of town past the station.

GTW #389 is coming off the Flint Subdivision and going into Durand Yard to make a set-off.

As the GTW absorbed the DT&I and then the CN swallowed the identity of the GTW, this is what happened to some of the former DT&I locomotives. Compare to picture 215454 (DT&I 413) or picture 21958... (more)

CN 2580 leads Train 399 westward through Durand and past the depot on a warm July afternoon in Mid-Michigan.

Only 5000 hp on a unit coal train, albeit empty? The GTW enjoyed a relatively flat profile, so this was no problem. The ruling grade, Bancroft hill, is about three miles on down the line.

CN 501 slides through Durand during a light snow shower with an a pair of SD70M-2's and two BNSF ACEs being delivered from London.

The road numbers on these two units reflect the dates of their acquisition by the railroad, and indicate that at this point they haven't been around all that long -- certainly not long enough to s... (more)

DT&I GP38AC 208 leads a GTW train from Detroit to Flint.

A well worn DT&I GP38AC leads a GTW train from Detroit.

Detroit's answer to the "Silver Streak," a short-lived commuter operation built around ex-GTW passenger Geeps and coaches. The whole shebang is seen here on a Railroad Days Excursion up the Grand... (more)

Winter in Michigan doesn't give a photographer much light to play with. When it happens, it can be magic. Geep 5818 and sister 5817 return to their train after a set-out in Durand yard, passing ... (more)

GTW NW2 7974 switches some Detroit & Mackinac boxcars at the Durand yard. D&M boxcar 2389 was only 1 year old.

HESR 702 comes down from Bay City with the CMGN 5175 leading the way.