After a 2 1/2 hour wait in the yard for 3 other trains, the GLC OSTN finally escapes the trap that is Durand Yard and runs south with a short train against a strong setting sun.

A pair of GLC GP38-2's approach the Hibbard Rd. crossing with a cut of loaded grain hoppers from the Henderson elevator with engineer Matt Cox and conductor Jon Springsdorf on the point.

Passing remnants of a past track repair project, the GLC OSTN hustles along at track speed, kicking up a light dusting of snow that has fallen recently in the area.

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)

Winter storm Draco limited most of its snowfall in Michigan to the northern parts of the state, however, some snow did fall and in combination with a 35 mph wind, made for some interesting shootin... (more)