Grass Lake Charter Township in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Michigan Central Railroad Train #6

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 11, 2023

1. Michigan Central Railroad Train #6 Marker

Inscription.

Michigan Central's 4-4-0 locomotive #6 was built in 1877. It was renumbered to #156 in 1897.

MCRR locomotive #6 was rebuilt and modernized in October 1902 and retired in 1922.

The steep ramp in the background was constructed so that horse-drawn wagons filled with harvested crops were able to dump their loads into the elevator from high above.

It appears that the two locomotives behind 6 may have been involved in a minor collision and are about to be hauled into Jackson for repairs.

- Original photograph from the Douglas Lefter Collection

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1902.

Location. 42° 15.04′ N, 84° 12.859′ W. Marker is in Grass Lake, Michigan, in Jackson County. It is in Grass Lake Charter Township. Marker is on West Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 W Michigan Ave, Grass Lake MI 49240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grass Lake Michigan Central Railroad Station (here, next to this marker); Union Block (here, next to this marker); Grass Lake Union School (a few steps from this marker); Grass Lake Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Grass Lake Sports Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Well Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Grass Lake / Michigan Central Railroad Depot (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maintenance/Handcar Shed (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grass Lake.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 11, 2023

2. Michigan Central Railroad Train #6 Marker

The Lost Railway Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 11, 2023

3. The Lost Railway Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.