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Viewing Album:  Detroit Weekend May 2025
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:5/24/2025 - 5/25/2025
Album Info:I took a trip to the Detroit area during Memorial Day Weekend 2025 and while not a railfanning trip I did manage to sneak in some time trackside. I also visited the Henry Ford Museum.
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Pinnacle and the Pit
Title:  Pinnacle and the Pit
Description:  The C&O Allegheny is one of the pinnacles of steam locomotive construction while the replica of the 1831 DeWitt Clinton is one steam's earliest forms. The replica was built by the New York Central Railroad for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 5:39:41 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  11   Comments: 0
CO 1601's trailing truck and firebox
Title:  CO 1601's trailing truck and firebox
Description:  On display at the Henry Ford Museum.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 5:39:44 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CO 1601(2-6-6-6)
Views:  22   Comments: 0
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Passenger Coach Replica
Title:  Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Passenger Coach Replica
Description:  This representative of a car from the 1860s.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 5:39:46 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  10   Comments: 0
CO 1601 front truck detail
Title:  CO 1601 front truck detail
Description:  On display at the Henry Ford Museum.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 5:39:48 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CO 1601(2-6-6-6)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
Getting Ready for Departure Time
Title:  Getting Ready for Departure Time
Description:  The Greenfield Village train waits for departure from the Firestone Station.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 5:39:50 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  LSMS 1(4-4-0)
Views:  10   Comments: 0
Go Time
Title:  Go Time
Description:  The Greenfield Village train departs Firestone Station for its next loop around the complex. The locomotive was originally built in 1875 as an 0-4-0 for Edison Portland Cement by Manchester Locomotive Works. Henry Ford purchased the switcher in 1932 and had the locomotive rebuilt into a 4-4-0 by staff at Ford Motor Company's Rouge locomotive shop.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 5:39:51 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LSMS 1(4-4-0)
Views:  17   Comments: 0
Going for another Lap
Title:  Going for another Lap
Description:  The Greenfield Village train departs Firestone Station for its next loop around the complex. The locomotive was originally built in 1875 as an 0-4-0 for Edison Portland Cement by Manchester Locomotive Works. Henry Ford purchased the switcher in 1932 and had the locomotive rebuilt into a 4-4-0 by staff at Ford Motor Company's Rouge locomotive shop.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 5:39:52 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  6   Comments: 0
Dearborn Amtrak Station
Title:  Dearborn Amtrak Station
Description:  Used by the Wolverine Service, this structure opened in 2014.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 5:39:54 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  8   Comments: 0
Wayne Country Roads #7 is on display inside the Dearborn Amtrak Station
Title:  Wayne Country Roads #7 is on display inside the Dearborn Amtrak Station
Description:  Owned by the Henry Ford Museum, this locomotive was built by Davenport in 1922. This 2 foot gauge engine was used on area road construction projects.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 5:39:57 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  7   Comments: 0
Charleston Naval Ammunition Depot #1 sits by the Greenfield Village Restoration Shops
Title:  Charleston Naval Ammunition Depot #1 sits by the Greenfield Village Restoration Shops
Description:  The GE 50 Tonner was built in 1942.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 5:40:00 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  12   Comments: 0
Wolverine #350 approaches the Dearborn Stop
Title:  Wolverine #350 approaches the Dearborn Stop
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:49:53 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4627(SC-44)
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Wolverine #350 passes the Elm St Powerhouse
Title:  Wolverine #350 passes the Elm St Powerhouse
Description:  The Elm St Powerhouse was built in 1930 by Ford.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:49:54 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4627(SC-44)
Views:  19   Comments: 0
IDTX 4627 leads Wolverine Train #350 into Dearborn
Title:  IDTX 4627 leads Wolverine Train #350 into Dearborn
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:49:55 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4627(SC-44)
Views:  19   Comments: 0
My first Venture Car Sighting
Title:  My first Venture Car Sighting
Description:  Wolverine Train #350 provides my first sightingof Amtrak's "Venture" Cars. Seen arriving at Dearborn Station.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:49:56 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  7   Comments: 0
Wolverine #350 works the Dearborn Stop
Title:  Wolverine #350 works the Dearborn Stop
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:49:58 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  6   Comments: 0
Wolverine #350 departs Dearborn
Title:  Wolverine #350 departs Dearborn
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:49:59 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  6   Comments: 0
Wolverine #350 passes under the Dearborn Station Pedestrian Bridge
Title:  Wolverine #350 passes under the Dearborn Station Pedestrian Bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:00 PM
Location:  Dearborn, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  5   Comments: 0
A northbound approaches the NS Diamonds
Title:  A northbound approaches the NS Diamonds
Description:  The train is northbound on the CSX Saginaw Sub.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:01 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5379(ES44DC)
Views:  9   Comments: 0
CSX 5379 leads a train north on the Saginaw Sub
Title:  CSX 5379 leads a train north on the Saginaw Sub
Description:  The train is about to pound the NS Diamonds.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:03 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5379(ES44DC) CSX 405(AC44CW)
Views:  12   Comments: 0
Manifest Meets Caboose
Title:  Manifest Meets Caboose
Description:  A northbound CSX manifest passes a former Chessie caboose on display.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:04 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7415(CM44AC)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
CSX 7415 leads a manifest north on the Saginaw Sub
Title:  CSX 7415 leads a manifest north on the Saginaw Sub
Description:  The train is about to cross the NS Diamonds.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:05 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7415(CM44AC)
Views:  17   Comments: 0
LSRC 6431 trails on a northbound CSX manifest
Title:  LSRC 6431 trails on a northbound CSX manifest
Description:  The train is about to cross the NS Diamonds.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:06 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  LSRC 6431(SD70M)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
Better Hurry Up
Title:  Better Hurry Up
Description:  A CSX hi-rail better move quick as a clear signal is lit up for the next NS eastbound.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:08 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  8   Comments: 0
An eastbound NS freight approaches the CSX diamonds.
Title:  An eastbound NS freight approaches the CSX diamonds.
Description:  The train is eastbound on the Detroit District.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:09 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4493(AC44C6M)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
NS 4493 leads a freight eat on the Detroit District
Title:  NS 4493 leads a freight eat on the Detroit District
Description:  Just ahead is the diamond with the CSX Saginaw Sub.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:10 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4493(AC44C6M)
Views:  23   Comments: 0
NS 4411 is the mid-train DPU on an eastbound
Title:  NS 4411 is the mid-train DPU on an eastbound
Description:  Just ahead is the diamond with the CSX Saginaw Sub.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:12 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4411(AC44C6M)
Views:  16   Comments: 0
86 Footers!
Title:  86 Footers!
Description:  We don't get any 86 Foot boxcars in my home state of Massachusetts so I was pleased to see these on an eastbound NS freight.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:13 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  11   Comments: 0
Ghosts of Conrail
Title:  Ghosts of Conrail
Description:  The faded Conrail logo can still be seen on this 86 Foot boxcar.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:14 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  10   Comments: 0
The Grand Trunk Lives
Title:  The Grand Trunk Lives
Description:  A boxcar still in GTW paint rides east on an NS freight.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:15 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  12   Comments: 0
Fallen Flags Galore
Title:  Fallen Flags Galore
Description:  Boxcars still in GTW and CR paint ride east on an NS freight.
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:16 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  10   Comments: 0
Missing Something?
Title:  Missing Something?
Description:  The last car on this NS freight is missing the coupler. Note how they fixed the FRED to the car with some straps!
Photo Date:  5/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/30/2025 9:50:18 PM
Location:  Romulus, MI
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  8   Comments: 0

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