GENTLEMAN:What type of coal would the Detroit River{C&O/PM/Wabash owned} rail ferries have burned and were would the coal have come from??? Thanks Joel Norman...
This Saturday, June 5, is the annual Marine Memorabilia Flea Market at the Bean Dock in Pt. Huron, MI. The 'City of Milwaukee' will be represented there with a...
The book has been released by arcadia, I'm selling autographed copies through  http://blackcreekpress.comit will take you to my ebay page  THANKS  Dave ...
Hi everyone, For over five years the SPCM has stored boxcar AA #1325 on private property north of Manistee. Based on recent conversations and correspondence...
Hi everyone, Just wanted to announce that the next SPCM Board Meeting will take place Saturday, May 29th at 3:00 p.m. at the Manistee County Blacker Airport. ...
From the Ludington newspaper: Badger gets inspections, shakedown cruise may not be necessary Patti Klevorn - News Editor Thursday, May 20, 2010 The SS...
I know it's not great lakes related, but a former policemen tells a story of a less-than-intelligent ferry passenger that jumps off a BC ferry when he's missed...
Hello Group, Does anyone have or know where to find images of the logo's that were on the Carferries????? I know what they had lettered on the bow sides, but...
Hi Bob, Haven't narrowed this down to Art's level of precise detail, but roughly the Grand Trunk Line could have been on the bow from 1903-1938. I think Grand...
Dear fellow Carferry group members, I am a new member and wanted to take a moment to say hi and let you know about a new book. I've grown up vacationing in...
Hi everyone, Linda's sending a mailer soon. One of the articles discussed the 2010 Reunion as follows: Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 29th, you will not...
There is another set of auctions currently running on eBay in which all sales proceeds will go to the benefit of the City of Milwaukee, here is the link ...
Hi everyone: Does anyone know of any railroad issued inductions for loading the ferries? Did the mate have a list of cars radioed to him to he could plan the...
Hi everyone, We're still working out the details for Memorial Day weekend, but should have the information out soon. One Memorial Day weekend item that I can...
Hi folks; I just ran across this info about a B&M carfloat. Refers were loaded on a barge, floated out into the harbor alongside US Fruit Co. ships. The refers...
Art, that was a great story. It's amazing what we remember from the 12-14 age of watching trains and boats. I recall a ride on the head end of a South Shore...
Hi everyone, You may wish to check out ludingtondailynews.com for info on an air compressor fire on the car deck of the Badger. Thanks, George [Non-text...
Hi Bernard, FYI. PM-19 turnaround time mentioned below. George Muskegon Chronicle Feb. 22, 1947 Full Page Photo’s of Madison (2), Muskegon, City of...
Hi Ron, Ok, will pass the word along. I won't be around as much as I wanted to since I get to ride a train Saturday night (sure is a lot more relaxing ...
Hi Ron, Sounds good. Should have about 10 or so this weekend, including a few folks from Illinois/Indiana. Thanks, George In a message dated 4/13/2010 4:34:05...
Hi Erik, We can work something out, just let us know when you're coming to Manistee. We've had members stay aboard in the past and shouldn't have any trouble....
i have enjoyed the groups messages more this month.the info and pics of the s.s. city of milwaukee make me want to get back real soon.keep the good stuff...
Hi everyone, The Muskegon Railroad Historical Society will be featuring a presentation by Bruce Groeneveld on June 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. on the Grand Trunk ...
Albert, The rails are mounted on upside down U shaped brackets that lift the rails off the car deck. The car deck is arched but the rails are laid level the...
I am completing the car deck on my 1:64 Viking model and need information on how far to extend the transverse planking between and around the rails/turnouts. I...
Hi everyone, Just wanted to advise that the next work session weekend will be April 17 weekend. Will also include a strategic planning meeting from 9:00 to...
Saw this on Boatnerd from a Green Bay TV station http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/car-ferry-service [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hello all, Looking thru the MSN Bing pages under Frankfort Carferry, I came across this Michigan Humanities web page. They have history clips from way back,...
