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 #1283445  by Passenger
 
First see this photo:

Live Third Rail: 1910
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Caption:
Detroit circa 1910. "Michigan Central R.R. tunnel." Another in a series of views of the approach to the St. Clair Tunnel under the Detroit River. Please note: LIVE THIRD RAIL, DO NOT TOUCH. 8x10 inch glass negative.
Note: Under-running third rail. I suppose it was electric due to ventilation issues in tunnel.

Does anyone have a picture of the sort of loco that would have been in this tunnel?

Also any operational information about the tunnel operation would be appreciated. Particularly with respect to changing locomotives at each end.

Thank you.
 #1283465  by shlustig
 
IIRC, asked and answered some time ago on the New York Central Forum.

Also, the NYCS Historical Society has done articles on the Detroit River Tunnel operations in the "Central Headlight".

Trains Magazine has also done a feature on that operation.