With 92 loads behind this lone GP38-2, making the track speed of 25 MPH can become tricky. The hills aren't big for the state, but are for the middle of Michigan. This makes it tough on this lone ... (more)
After leaving 3 CPS Tanks for the GLC at Court St due to meeting the hours of service, the MMRR crew rolls the 3868 west into the barn for the night, and most likely weekend with the last of the s... (more)
The days are numbered as HESR 3868 has been sold to MEI. Word on the street is the MMRR will get a possibly stenciled MMRR motor, and not have to use HESR power, but with this company, and in this... (more)
With 20 cars to spot, HESR 3868 & 2028 pull passed the switch before the conductor lines it and they spot the 20.
A Sunday evening extra is arriving in Auburn, Michigan with 22 grain hoppers for the local grain elevator. The 3868 was already here when the train arrived and was tied onto the remaining locos.
Rail America's Central Michigan line and Mid Michigan line are separated by less then 10 miles of SBS owned tracks in Saginaw MI, but due to hassles and cost to use the SBS to move a engine back a... (more)
The mornings work is in full swing at Wenona Yard as crews build trains bound for Durand and Saginaw.
A Mid-Michigan Railroad train lead by a Huron and Eastern GP38-2 is departing from Paines Junction with interchanged traffic from the Lake State Railway.
HESR 3868 leads a Mid-Michigan Railroad train west from Paines Junction as nears the Van Wormer Road crossing.
Huron and Eastern GP38, 3868, in charge of a string of loaded grain hoppers headed past the Hemlock Elevator on a chilly and frosty November morning.