Jim Hulsebus Photography

Pere Marquette at Grand Rapids

Amtrak 371 the Pere Marquette arriving Grand Rapids
Passengers wait to board Amtrak 371 the Pere Marquette as it arrives at the Grand Rapids station.

Loading the baggage car
Amtrak added a baggage car and extra coaches to handle the spring break passengers, many who were going sking out west.

Pere Marquette approaching Oakland Ave.
Aftering leaving the station, the Pere Marquette enters the CSX main line and approaches Oakland Ave.

Rear of the train
The Pere Marquette leaves for Chicago in the morning and returns to Grand Rapids around 10:30 pm.


All images copyright Jim Hulsebus 2006