Central Michigan Railway
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bay City, Michigan |
| Reporting mark | CMGN |
| Locale | Central Michigan |
| Dates of operation | 1987–2004 |
| Predecessor | Grand Trunk Western |
| Successor | Huron and Eastern Railway |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The Central Michigan Railway (CMGN) was a railroad that operated former Grand Trunk Western Railroad (GTW) north of Durand, Michigan, and other lines in the area.
History
[edit]The Central Michigan Railway was formed in 1987 when the Straits Corporation bought GTW lines north of Durand. The line from Coopersville to Marne would be sold to the Coopersville & Marne Railroad in 1989, and in 1990 the Muskegon route was sold to the Michigan Shore Railroad.[1] In 2004, Central Michigan Railway was bought by RailAmerica, which had merged it into the Huron and Eastern Railway.[2]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Central Michigan Railroad Railroad Michigan
- ^ RailAmerica Completes Acquisition of Central Michigan Railway Company Business Wire, January 6, 2004