After switching at the MAC elevator in Middleton 393 tanks a small cut of tanks back east towards Ashley and will then head south for Owosso just before sunset.
Not quite full peak, but near peak colors in this small area create a tunnel of color as the GLC ONTN races southbound with a short train bound for Owosso, MI.
With a very heavy fog hanging strong in the trees, the GLC CNTN makes its way northbound with a pair of lumber cars for Traverse City and a Methotrexate tanker bound for Kalkaska, MI.
After making its runaround, the GLC CNTN begins its slow trek towards Williamsburg, MI. to unload its two lumber loads. This would be the last time I would photograph the train loaded as my trek w... (more)
A short southbound GLC OSTN approaches the Michigan Ave. bridge in downtown Howell, MI. In the background is the restored Ann Arbor depot and museum. The depot currently is restoring a former GTW ... (more)