Railroad history

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to find some history about the railroad tracks that run through Allen Park Mi.
I am curious to find out about the large archways going over the track and what thier purpose was. Any help would be great. mailto:[e-mail][:D]

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to find some history about the railroad tracks that run through Allen Park Mi.
I am curious to find out about the large archways going over the track and what thier purpose was. Any help would be great. mailto:[e-mail][:D]

[JoeKoh]

Hi cujo
Welcome to the forums.The arches are from the DT&I railroad.Henry Ford once owned this line and electrified it.The line still serves the ford plants but it is now owned by CN.For more info and a guide to detroits railroading check out the July 2003 issue of trains magazine.I showed it to a guy at work and he said this is where I grew up.I owed him one for the Classic Trains issue he gave me about the NKP railroad.
stay safe
Joe

[JoeKoh]

Hi cujo
Welcome to the forums.The arches are from the DT&I railroad.Henry Ford once owned this line and electrified it.The line still serves the ford plants but it is now owned by CN.For more info and a guide to detroits railroading check out the July 2003 issue of trains magazine.I showed it to a guy at work and he said this is where I grew up.I owed him one for the Classic Trains issue he gave me about the NKP railroad.
stay safe
Joe