Jim Hulsebus Photography

Marquette Rail on a Sunday afternoon

Marquette Rail 4223 & 9934 made a Sunday afternoon trip to Grand Rapids
Marquette Rail train Z151 led by leased units OHCR 4223 & 9934 made a Sunday afternoon trip to Grand Rapids

Marquette Rail entering Wyoming Yard
Marquette Rail enters Wyoming Yard where they will drop off their cars.

OHCR 9934 making a pickup.
After dropping off their cars and with OHCR 9934 now in the lead, Marquette Rail backs to the cars waiting to be hauled north. CSX 481, leading a coal train, awaits a crew.

Wyoming yard is a busy place this Sunday afternoon
Wyoming Yard is a busy place on this Sunday afternoon.

Crossing the Grand River near Wealthy St.
Z151, now heading north, crosses the Grand River, near Wealthy St.

Bridge shared by NS & CSXT
This bridge is shared by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation.

Fishermen under the bridge
These guys fish from an island while the train passes overhead.

Fishermen climbing up bridge
To get to the island the fishmen have to climb this makeshift ladder. And you thought fishing was relaxing!

Crossing Front St.
Crossing Front St.

Powering up the hill at Comstock Park
Powering up the hill at Comstock Park in a slight rain.

OHCR 9934 closeup
SD40-2 9934 closeup


All images copyright Jim Hulsebus 2006