Hi Folks,
From what I understand, Conrail operated the Ann Arbor RR in Ohio and Michigan from April 1, 1976 until April 1977 when the Michigan Interstate Railway (d/b/a Ann Arbor Railway System) took over. Does anyone remember CR's operation of the Ann Arbor? Did the AA's power (GP-35s and RS-1s) get mixed into Conrail's power pool that first year. Were any repainted from orange (or Wabash-inspired blue and white as in the case of the Alcos) into CR colors? Also, were any Conrail diesels used on the AA's through run between Toledo, OH and Elberta, MI. Just wondering if anyone has any memories of CR's operation of the AA.
-Mike D'Amico
[email protected]
From what I understand, Conrail operated the Ann Arbor RR in Ohio and Michigan from April 1, 1976 until April 1977 when the Michigan Interstate Railway (d/b/a Ann Arbor Railway System) took over. Does anyone remember CR's operation of the Ann Arbor? Did the AA's power (GP-35s and RS-1s) get mixed into Conrail's power pool that first year. Were any repainted from orange (or Wabash-inspired blue and white as in the case of the Alcos) into CR colors? Also, were any Conrail diesels used on the AA's through run between Toledo, OH and Elberta, MI. Just wondering if anyone has any memories of CR's operation of the AA.
-Mike D'Amico
[email protected]