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Signals
Title:  Signals
Description:  Train order semaphore signals of the Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Railway (later GTW) depot.
Photo Date:  8/19/2010  Upload Date: 8/20/2010 12:49:56 AM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories: 
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Views:  138   Comments: 0
Signals
Title:  Signals
Description:  Train order semaphore signals of the Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Railway (later GTW) depot.
Photo Date:  8/19/2010  Upload Date: 8/20/2010 12:50:12 AM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories: 
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Views:  229   Comments: 0
Station Sign
Title:  Station Sign
Description:  Station sign for Moorland, Michigan on the Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Railway (later GTW).
Photo Date:  8/19/2010  Upload Date: 8/20/2010 12:51:22 AM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  133   Comments: 0
Station Signs
Title:  Station Signs
Description:  Stations signs of the Pere Marquette Railroad (later Chesapeake & Ohio) in Michigan.
Photo Date:  8/19/2010  Upload Date: 8/20/2010 12:51:59 AM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  139   Comments: 0
Station Signs
Title:  Station Signs
Description:  Stations signs of the Pere Marquette Railroad (later Chesapeake & Ohio) in Michigan.
Photo Date:  8/19/2010  Upload Date: 8/20/2010 12:52:18 AM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories: 
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Views:  148   Comments: 0
MQT 2552
Title:  MQT 2552
Description:  The northbound Marquette Rail train charges through Sparta, on the mainline overridden with vegetation.
Photo Date:  9/14/2010  Upload Date: 9/14/2010 9:13:21 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Dustin Miller
Categories:  Action
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Views:  107   Comments: 0
Santa Express '10
Title:  Santa Express '10
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/11/2010  Upload Date: 3/31/2011 7:02:07 AM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GMTX 2635(GP38-2)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Santa Express '10
Title:  Santa Express '10
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/11/2010  Upload Date: 3/31/2011 7:02:46 AM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GMTX 2635(GP38-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Z151 pulls up to the House Track switch to set the 2007 over
Title:  Z151 pulls up to the House Track switch to set the 2007 over
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 4:57:04 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
The engineer secures the 2007 in the House Track before running the rest of the power around it
Title:  The engineer secures the 2007 in the House Track before running the rest of the power around it
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 4:57:07 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
2008 shoves the consist ahead to get the 2007 back on the south end of the power
Title:  2008 shoves the consist ahead to get the 2007 back on the south end of the power
Description:  Z151
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 4:57:10 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2008(GP38-2) MQT 2006(GP38-2) GLLX 3002(SD40-2) MQT 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
2007 sits in the House Track as the rest of the power comes to a stop on the main
Title:  2007 sits in the House Track as the rest of the power comes to a stop on the main
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 4:57:13 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2008(GP38-2) MQT 2006(GP38-2) MQT 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
2007 pulls out onto the main as the cnductor waits back by the 2008
Title:  2007 pulls out onto the main as the cnductor waits back by the 2008
Description:  Z151
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 4:57:16 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2007(GP38-2) MQT 2008(GP38-2) MQT 2006(GP38-2) GLLX 3002(SD40-2)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
With 2007 back on the point, Z151 prepares for its next move
Title:  With 2007 back on the point, Z151 prepares for its next move
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 4:57:19 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2007(GP38-2) MQT 2008(GP38-2) MQT 2006(GP38-2) GLLX 3002(SD40-2)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
MQT 2008 & 2007
Title:  MQT 2008 & 2007
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 4:57:22 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2008(GP38-2) MQT 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
Z151 shoves back through town to get the rest of their train they left to the north before doing their switching
Title:  Z151 shoves back through town to get the rest of their train they left to the north before doing their switching
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 4:57:26 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2007(GP38-2) MQT 2008(GP38-2) MQT 2006(GP38-2) GLLX 3002(SD40-2)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
BNSF 939860
Title:  BNSF 939860
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/15/2012  Upload Date: 1/11/2013 3:23:06 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
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Views:  206   Comments: 0
BNSF 939800
Title:  BNSF 939800
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/15/2012  Upload Date: 1/11/2013 3:23:09 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall0
Categories: 
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Views:  381   Comments: 0
MQT 2005 cuuises north with train SE1, the Santa Express
Title:  MQT 2005 cuuises north with train SE1, the Santa Express
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/15/2012  Upload Date: 1/11/2013 3:23:12 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2005(GP38-2)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
2005 heads north with the Santa Express as 2004 sitp in the siding with the "Bah Humbug Train"
Title:  2005 heads north with the Santa Express as 2004 sitp in the siding with the "Bah Humbug Train"
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/15/2012  Upload Date: 1/11/2013 3:23:16 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2005(GP38-2) MQT 2004(GP38-2)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
After backing out of the siding, the conductor reapplies the derail before 2004/heads south with the Harsco special
Title:  After backing out of the siding, the conductor reapplies the derail before 2004/heads south with the Harsco special
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/15/2012  Upload Date: 2/6/2013 3:23:19 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2004(GP38-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
Marquette Rail hangout
Title:  Marquette Rail hangout
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 8/29/2013 6:46:00 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Pat Huemmer
Categories:  Yard,Station
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Views:  29   Comments: 0
Marquette Rail hangout
Title:  Marquette Rail hangout
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 8/29/2013 6:46:01 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Pat Huemmer
Categories:  Station
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Views:  32   Comments: 0
MQT 2008 sits in Sparta waiting for some repair work after an incident
Title:  MQT 2008 sits in Sparta waiting for some repair work after an incident
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/4/2014  Upload Date: 7/20/2014 9:19:09 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
MQT 2008 sits in the pass while waiting for a tow north
Title:  MQT 2008 sits in the pass while waiting for a tow north
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/4/2014  Upload Date: 7/20/2014 9:19:11 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
MQT 3407 leads the way as Z151 cruises southward around the curve at Schultz St
Title:  MQT 3407 leads the way as Z151 cruises southward around the curve at Schultz St
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/29/2015  Upload Date: 7/25/2015 4:18:13 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 3407(SD40-2) MQT 3389(SD40-2) MQT 3406(SD40-2) MQT 3408(SD40-2)
Views:  459   Comments: 0
Four orange SD40's lead Marquette's Z151 south
Title:  Four orange SD40's lead Marquette's Z151 south
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/29/2015  Upload Date: 7/25/2015 4:18:24 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 3407(SD40-2) MQT 3389(SD40-2) MQT 3406(SD40-2) MQT 3408(SD40-2)
Views:  617   Comments: 0
A thick morning fog blankets the rural area north of Sparta as last nights Z151 waits
Title:  A thick morning fog blankets the rural area north of Sparta as last nights Z151 waits
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2015  Upload Date: 1/2/2016 4:52:29 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 3390(SD40-2) MQT 3406(SD40-2) MQT 3407(SD40-2)
Views:  448   Comments: 1
3390, 3406 & 3407 wait to continje north as their train disappears into the fog behind them
Title:  3390, 3406 & 3407 wait to continje north as their train disappears into the fog behind them
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2015  Upload Date: 1/2/2016 4:52:33 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 3390(SD40-2) MQT 3406(SD40-2) MQT 3407(SD40-2)
Views:  489   Comments: 2
The northbound turn sits short of the Sparta Rd?crossing waiting for the day crew
Title:  The northbound turn sits short of the Sparta Rd?crossing waiting for the day crew
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2015  Upload Date: 1/2/2016 4:52:36 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 3390(SD40-2) MQT 3406(SD40-2) MQT 3407(SD40-2)
Views:  404   Comments: 2
Tied down southbound Turn
Title:  Tied down southbound Turn
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/19/2016  Upload Date: 12/24/2016 11:22:48 AM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Paul Leach
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 3407(SD40-2)
Views:  790   Comments: 0
C&O 903132
Title:  C&O 903132
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 9:43:53 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  172   Comments: 0
C&O 186
Title:  C&O 186
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 9:45:36 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  233   Comments: 1
C&O 5606
Title:  C&O 5606
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 9:51:04 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  256   Comments: 0
AA 150
Title:  AA 150
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 9:49:25 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Karz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  360   Comments: 0
C&O 5606
Title:  C&O 5606
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 9:52:45 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  282   Comments: 1
AA 150
Title:  AA 150
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 9:56:09 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  490   Comments: 0
C&O 186
Title:  C&O 186
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 9:58:56 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  213   Comments: 0
C&O 903132
Title:  C&O 903132
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 10:07:28 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  147   Comments: 0
C&O 903132 Interior
Title:  C&O 903132 Interior
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 10:00:59 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,InCab,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  159   Comments: 0
C&O 903132
Title:  C&O 903132
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 10:05:36 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  175   Comments: 1
C&O 903132
Title:  C&O 903132
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 10:03:12 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  217   Comments: 0
Sparta Depot
Title:  Sparta Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2018  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 10:09:38 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  155   Comments: 0
Paused southbound turn
Title:  Paused southbound turn
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2018  Upload Date: 7/4/2018 3:01:51 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Paul Leach
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 3408(SD40-2)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
GMTX 2188
Title:  GMTX 2188
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2019  Upload Date: 3/5/2024 7:04:43 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Matt Petersen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GMTX 2188(GP38-2)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
3391 sits tied down with the 3406 & 3408 after completing Z151's interchange work with CSX
Title:  3391 sits tied down with the 3406 & 3408 after completing Z151's interchange work with CSX
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/1/2021  Upload Date: 1/28/2022 6:52:59 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 3391(SD40-2) MQT 3406(SD40-2) MQT 3408(SD40-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 1
Manifest eases into town
Title:  Manifest eases into town
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2022  Upload Date: 12/4/2022 3:31:56 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Paul Leach
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MQT 3389(SD40-2)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
C&O 3132
Title:  C&O 3132
Description:  It appears the depot property in Sparta has been sold.
Photo Date:  9/13/2023  Upload Date: 9/14/2023 10:50:51 PM
Location:  Sparta, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  59   Comments: 0

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