Hi Crew, 
A while back I asked about modeling a “real” industry. I am getting closer to bench work on that new section. I’ve done some research on the road and era I wish to model, and the industries associated with it.
Below are my notes to date. The problem is I’m not sure I trust my assumptions. I also feel like I need more pictures and info.
So, if you have some time, please look at what I’ve found so far, add to it, and especially correct me if I am off track.
Thanks,
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MICHIGAN ALKALI (MA)
FACTS SHEET
05/08/06
MA FORMED IN 1890 IN WYANDOTTE, MA FOUNDER WAS GLASS MAKER JOHN BAPTISTE FORD.
1900 DETROIT TO MACKINAW adds a terminal line to a Quarry in Alpena.
1902 MA purchases Alpena quarries.
Probable road to carry raw materials from Alpena to Wyandotte;
Detroit and Mackinac, Pere Marquette and/or NYC
Probable road to carry Wyandotte Chlorine tankers and other products from Wyandotte;
1920’s Michigan Central, Pennsy, Lake Shore and Southern MI
And later…..
1940’s PM, NYC, GTW
Two switching/terminal lines are incorporated in Wyandotte in the 1900’s…
http://www.railroadmichigan.com/detroitareashortlines.html
http://gelwood.railfan.net/misc-w/wdso-d101ads.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/misc-w/wyan104.jpg
Switchers in the 1940’s;
GE 450
Baldwin VO 660
Baldwin DS 4-4-660
http://gelwood.railfan.net/dm/dm.html
http://gelwood.railfan.net/dm/dm468w.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/dm/dm1654.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/dm/dm5016amb.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/dm/dm6101adm.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/misc-m/mlsc102ads.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/nyc/nyc8478ads.jpg
http://www.michiganrailroads.com/RRHX/Pictures/Photos/021-025/Photo022B.htm
http://knorek.com/RR/SAA/DetroitLine/GTWRiverSpur.htm
After the Great Depression eased up some, chemical and steel factories sprung up in and around the community of Wyandotte. In 1937 DT&I built Ford Yard there to accommodate this new business. It also facilitated interchange with the New York Central and Wyandotte Southern railroads.
MICHIGAN ALKALI CO.
A while back I asked about modeling a “real” industry. I am getting closer to bench work on that new section. I’ve done some research on the road and era I wish to model, and the industries associated with it.
Below are my notes to date. The problem is I’m not sure I trust my assumptions. I also feel like I need more pictures and info.
So, if you have some time, please look at what I’ve found so far, add to it, and especially correct me if I am off track.
Thanks,
___________________________________________________
MICHIGAN ALKALI (MA)
FACTS SHEET
05/08/06
MA FORMED IN 1890 IN WYANDOTTE, MA FOUNDER WAS GLASS MAKER JOHN BAPTISTE FORD.
1900 DETROIT TO MACKINAW adds a terminal line to a Quarry in Alpena.
1902 MA purchases Alpena quarries.
Probable road to carry raw materials from Alpena to Wyandotte;
Detroit and Mackinac, Pere Marquette and/or NYC
Probable road to carry Wyandotte Chlorine tankers and other products from Wyandotte;
1920’s Michigan Central, Pennsy, Lake Shore and Southern MI
And later…..
1940’s PM, NYC, GTW
Two switching/terminal lines are incorporated in Wyandotte in the 1900’s…
http://www.railroadmichigan.com/detroitareashortlines.html
http://gelwood.railfan.net/misc-w/wdso-d101ads.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/misc-w/wyan104.jpg
Switchers in the 1940’s;
GE 450
Baldwin VO 660
Baldwin DS 4-4-660
http://gelwood.railfan.net/dm/dm.html
http://gelwood.railfan.net/dm/dm468w.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/dm/dm1654.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/dm/dm5016amb.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/dm/dm6101adm.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/misc-m/mlsc102ads.jpg
http://gelwood.railfan.net/nyc/nyc8478ads.jpg
http://www.michiganrailroads.com/RRHX/Pictures/Photos/021-025/Photo022B.htm
http://knorek.com/RR/SAA/DetroitLine/GTWRiverSpur.htm
After the Great Depression eased up some, chemical and steel factories sprung up in and around the community of Wyandotte. In 1937 DT&I built Ford Yard there to accommodate this new business. It also facilitated interchange with the New York Central and Wyandotte Southern railroads.
MICHIGAN ALKALI CO.