While meets on the Great Lakes Central are an absolute rarity on the mainline, especially since most sidings on the system are too short, there is a common meet: the ONTN and CSTN. These trains me... (more)

The sun rises over Selma Yard in Cadillac as the GLC CSTN works in the yard before heading out to Yuma, MI.

As a prelude to National Train Day Toledo 2014 a night photo session was held at the depot. One of the units present was GLC 399.

The GLC CSTN completes a final air test on a short cut of sand hoppers at the Wexford Sand Plant in Yuma, MI. at the end of the Western District. This train will proceed south to Clare, MI. to tra... (more)

The Great Lakes Central CSTN shuffles a few cars around in Selma Yard against a wonderful sunrise before making the journey to Yuma, MI. to pick up a cut of sand hoppers.

The Great Lakes Central CSTN shuffles a few cars around in Selma Yard against a wonderful sunrise before making the journey to Yuma, MI. to pick up a cut of sand hoppers.

The Great Lakes Central CSTN resumes south to Clare, MI. after picking up a pair of empty flats from the lumber mill in downtown McBain, MI. The train will be handed off to the GLC ONTN crews and ... (more)

Despite only having 8 loads in tow, the solo GP38-2 is being pushed to the limits as it climbs the brutal Boon Hill as it heads back towards Cadillac, MI. and eventually south to Clare, MI.

With a very heavy fog hanging strong in the trees, the GLC CNTN makes its way northbound with a pair of lumber cars for Traverse City and a Methotrexate tanker bound for Kalkaska, MI.

After making its runaround, the GLC CNTN begins its slow trek towards Williamsburg, MI. to unload its two lumber loads. This would be the last time I would photograph the train loaded as my trek w... (more)

Great Lakes Central ONTN races past a small park in downtown Bannister, MI. with a short train. Shot from the top of a jungle gym in the park, and yes, I rode the slide down.

The northbound GLC ONTN passes by a piece of MOW equipment parked on one of the sidings in downtown Ashley, MI. MOW equipment is parked on many of the sidings along the line right now with all of... (more)

Traction motor blowers kick up a large cloud of dust as the GLC ONTN passes over a stretch of fresh, untamped ballast. The State of Michigan, owners of this portion of track, has been investing i... (more)

A short GLC ONTN throttles up as it charges the hill that passes through the scenic Woodland City Park in downtown Ithaca, MI. as it heads for Clare, MI.

Warm weather, plenty of rain, and some beautiful sunshine have really made the green of the foliage pop as the GLC ONTN starts to clear the north end of the yard limit as it makes its way north to... (more)