Jim Hulsebus Photography

Chasing Marquette Rail

FGLK GP9 1702 in Wyoming Yard Apr 22, 2006
Finger Lakes GP9 1702 in Wyoming Yard. Marquette Rail is sending it back to its owner.

Marquette Rail train Z151 waits for Amtrak 371 to pass.

Marquette Rail train Z151 waits for Amtrak 371 to clear before leaving Wyoming Yard. Marquette Rail's leased NREX GP50's (right) await return to their owner.


Beginning the trip to Manistee
Beginning the trip to Manistee

Ohio Central SD40-2s 4223 & 9934
Led by Ohio Central SD40-2's 9934 and 4223.

CSX 9119 photo
CSX "Pumpkin" RCPHE4 9119 in the background

OHCR 9934 and covered hoppers
Lots of covered hoppers.

SD40-2's 9934 and 4223 on the nain
On the main

Passing under the signal at Godfrey Ave.
Passing under the signal at Godfrey Ave

Climbing out of Comstock Park
Climbing out of Comstock Park at Dwight Lydell Park

Passing the elevator at Kent City
Passing the elevator at Kent City

depot and water tower at Grant
Water tower and former depot at Grant

Passing the elevator at Grant
Passing the Elevator at Grant

thundering by the evevator
Nice sounding horn on 9934

OHCR 9934 closeup
OHCR 9934 at work closeup

Newaygo bridge
I was hoping to get Marquette Rail crossing the bridge at Newaygo but they never showed up...

OHCR 9934 at Newaygo
Waiting for a relief crew at Newaygo near the site of the old depot.


All images copyright Jim Hulsebus 2006