The 8952 had led M396 out of Champagne but after some minor mechanical issues had to be put in trail in Battle Creek. After spinning the power on the Wye, the crew ties back onto the train left o... (more)

On its way to Montreal The CN Presidential Train passes through downtown Battle Creek by 86 South Division Street. The name of the original occupant can still be read on the brick. Taylor Produce ... (more)

The now retired GTW Engineer Bill Dunham preps his leader for the trip to Kirk. After building the train and pulling down to Michigan Ave Bill takes advantage of the time waiting on the Conductor ... (more)

The Resurrected Tilted Wafer Logo. Brought back to life for the CN Business train the Logo now appears on the CN 3309. The engine has been dedicated to the latest version of the CN Business Paint ... (more)

The CN 8952 Pokes out of One West as the work begins on putting E 251 away.

Clouds roll in as 251 from Flat Rock rolls towards CN McAllister for Battle Creek Yard. 12,000 foot of train to be put away awaits the crew.

A 491 starts its double out of the West Yard in Battle Creek. The paint is still fresh on this rebuilt DC to AC conversion. This was originally the CN 2572. Honestly the more I run these things th... (more)

A Grand trunk western Alco RS1 1951 works the roads yard in Mattle Creek MI in august 1979. this was the Last RS1 Alco Built and i believe it is Preserved at the Union Illinois railway Muesum.... (more)

The GTW Heritage Unit leads A 491 towards Kirk. Here 491 sits at Michigan Avenue "BARRON" in Battle Creek waiting on a crew.

The CN Executive train pulls into Battle Creek Yard lead by one the new AC 44C6M motors. The CN Leadership was making its rounds meeting with employees and local management promoting the Zero Inju... (more)

Q 116 with the CN 8935 passes the BCOL 4608 as it sits lead on a Dead Line in the Battle Creek Pick-Up tracks. Fate of the Engines is still Yet to be determined. Very sad to see the C-40's disap... (more)

Q 116 with an odd ball leader crosses Main Street in Battle Creek as it heads for the Yard. Q 116 is normally a through train in BC but today it has a substantial pickup for Flat Rock.

O998 is tied down for the night in the Battle Creek Pickup tracks. The GEO car had done rail testing on the South Bend sub and will head East in the morning. CN 1501 Built as a Passenger RDC-1 no... (more)

CN 1501 Built as a Passenger RDC-1 now serves CN as a Rail Geometry Car. Here the 1501 is headed to its tie up spot for the night in Battle Creeks Pick up tracks. One the Right side of the shot i... (more)

M 399 crosses the Battle Creek River on CN's Flint Subdivision headed for CN, Battle Creek Yard.