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Ugly Ducklings
Title:  Ugly Ducklings
Description:  The two new MMRR GP9's sit in North Yard
Photo Date:  9/13/2005  Upload Date: 9/14/2005 1:38:28 AM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9) MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  953   Comments: 0
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  MMRR northbound Waverly Turn approaches the Ferrysburg swing bridge
Photo Date:  10/1/2005  Upload Date: 10/1/2005 5:33:52 PM
Location:  Grand Haven, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  958   Comments: 2
Waving
Title:  Waving
Description:  A friendly wave from the engineer as the northbound Waverly Turn passes under Ridge Ave in Ferrysburg
Photo Date:  10/1/2005  Upload Date: 10/1/2005 5:26:51 PM
Location:  Ferrysburg, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  633   Comments: 0
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  Northbound Waverly Turn crosses Judson Rd as it prepares to setout the lead boxcar for Shape Inc. @ Bay Logistics
Photo Date:  10/1/2005  Upload Date: 10/1/2005 5:14:47 PM
Location:  Spring Lake, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  450   Comments: 2
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  The Waverly Turn power backs across Henry Street after coming out of the engine shed as they prepare to head to North Yard for their paper work. They will then head to Waverly.
Photo Date:  10/9/2005  Upload Date: 10/9/2005 9:39:34 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  The Waverly Turn starts their Sunday night run early. 1800 hours as opposed to 2300
Photo Date:  10/9/2005  Upload Date: 10/9/2005 9:41:23 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  428   Comments: 1
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  The Fremont local heads back to North Yard.
Photo Date:  10/18/2005  Upload Date: 10/19/2005 1:18:32 AM
Location:  Twin Lake, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  542   Comments: 1
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  The Fremont local rounds the south leg of the wye towards North Yard
Photo Date:  10/18/2005  Upload Date: 10/19/2005 1:19:27 AM
Location:  Berry Junction, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  623   Comments: 0
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  MMRR gets worked on in North Yard
Photo Date:  11/3/2005  Upload Date: 11/4/2005 11:41:33 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  MMRR 179 takes a break in between duties at North Yard
Photo Date:  11/4/2005  Upload Date: 11/4/2005 11:45:17 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  397   Comments: 0
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  MMRR's GP9s sit in North Yard over the weekend
Photo Date:  11/12/2005  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 1:47:29 AM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  373   Comments: 1
Broken
Title:  Broken
Description:  MMRR 179 sits outside with it's long hood and rear truck removed after being tagged by the FRA. It's sis}er 180 also is under the same fate inside the engine house.
Photo Date:  3/10/2006  Upload Date: 3/10/2006 11:10:34 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  522   Comments: 1
Old Depot
Title:  Old Depot
Description:  MMRR 179 and GR 3839 roll past the old depot in Grand Haven
Photo Date:  8/11/2006  Upload Date: 8/12/2006 10:35:05 AM
Location:  Grand Haven, MI
Author:  Bmb Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  The stars streak across the sky in this time exposure at North Yard
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/13/2006 5:27:11 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
Tied Down
Title:  Tied Down
Description:  MMRR 179 sits quiet in North Yard
Photo Date:  9/3/2006  Upload Date: 9/4/2006 1:16:36 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  329   Comments: 1
Under the moon
Title:  Under the moon
Description:  MMRR GP9 179 sits under the moon
Photo Date:  9/3/2006  Upload Date: 9/4/2006 12:45:37 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
Old School
Title:  Old School
Description:  What year is it? 1967? No...2007. MMRR hosts GP9 179 and SW1200 73 in the barn today
Photo Date:  4/24/2007  Upload Date: 4/24/2007 11:16:17 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9) MS 73(SW1200)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  MMRR 179 departs North Yard heading for Sappi Paper with 4 loads of limestone slurry and 3 loads of paper pulp
Photo Date:  5/8/2007  Upload Date: 5/9/2007 10:38:07 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  373   Comments: 1
Highballing
Title:  Highballing
Description:  MMRR Z627-08 highballs out of North Yard with 41 cars behind 2 GP9s well after the sun has set.
Photo Date:  5/8/2007  Upload Date: 5/9/2007 10:18:13 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  321   Comments: 1
Sunset
Title:  Sunset
Description:  MMRR 179 rests in North Yard on Memorial Day weekend as the sun sets
Photo Date:  5/27/2007  Upload Date: 5/27/2007 11:36:30 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
Basking
Title:  Basking
Description:  MMRR 179 basks in the sunset
Photo Date:  5/27/2007  Upload Date: 5/27/2007 11:53:58 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
2 Vets
Title:  2 Vets
Description:  Two veterans sit in North Yard on Memorial Day 2007
Photo Date:  5/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/28/2007 1:57:45 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
Old Horses
Title:  Old Horses
Description:  MMRR yard crew ends their day by bringing MS 73 back up to the Henry Street engine house, as GP9 179 sits outside
Photo Date:  6/1/2007  Upload Date: 6/3/2007 6:05:07 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MS 73(SW1200) MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  605   Comments: 0
All the King's Horses
Title:  All the King's Horses
Description:  After Labor Day, MMRR gathers all of their power (minus SW1200 73) to drag the monster of a train back from Holland.
Photo Date:  9/4/2007  Upload Date: 9/4/2007 8:06:45 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 3836(GP38) MMRR 179(GP9) GR 3839(GP38) MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  549   Comments: 2
MMRR 179
Title:  MMRR 179
Description:  MMRR 179 leads a late trip to Nugent just before 1600.
Photo Date:  9/13/2007  Upload Date: 9/13/2007 3:56:46 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 179(GP9)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  A lot has changed since my last night shot at North Yard.
Photo Date:  9/17/2005  Upload Date: 9/18/2005 1:46:24 AM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  630   Comments: 2
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  MMRR 180 takes empty sand hoppers to Henry Street Yard.
Photo Date:  9/20/2005  Upload Date: 9/21/2005 1:51:21 AM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  483   Comments: 2
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  MMRR 180 prepares to switch Webb Chemical
Photo Date:  9/20/2005  Upload Date: 9/15/2005 2:34:48 AM
Location:  Geneva, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  MMRR 180 takes the day off at North Yard
Photo Date:  11/4/2005  Upload Date: 11/4/2005 11:43:28 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  440   Comments: 1
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  MMRR's GP9s sit in North Yard over the weekend
Photo Date:  11/12/2005  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 1:47:33 AM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
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Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
Short Train
Title:  Short Train
Description:  The sun s setting as the Waverly Turn passes under Ridge Ave as engineer John gives a friendly wave.
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 1/22/2006 8:40:20 PM
Location:  Ferrysburg, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  452   Comments: 1
Highball
Title:  Highball
Description:  MMRR's Waverly Turn departs North Yard in Muskegon
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 1/22/2006 8:01:20 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  610   Comments: 2
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  Some snow gets shoved out of the way as the Waverly Turn crosses the former GTW mainline out of town.
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 1/22/2006 8:02:18 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  392   Comments: 0
Spotting
Title:  Spotting
Description:  The Waverly Turn works at Bay Logisitics/Shape Inc on it's way to Waverly. Their train can be seen out on the mainline
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 1/22/2006 8:03:39 PM
Location:  Spring Lake, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  563   Comments: 0
Flowers
Title:  Flowers
Description:  MMRR GP9 180 leads the Waverly Turn into Muskegon
Photo Date:  7/18/2006  Upload Date: 8/5/2006 1:53:54 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  MMRR power enjoys a Michigan April in North Yard
Photo Date:  4/6/2007  Upload Date: 4/8/2007 11:53:41 AM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  MMRR power sits idle over the weekend at North Yard.
Photo Date:  4/13/2007  Upload Date: 4/15/2007 5:31:31 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  180 brings the mill switcher back to North Yard
Photo Date:  4/19/2007  Upload Date: 4/22/2007 12:42:05 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  MMRR 180 and 3836 sit on the outbound Waverly Turn
Photo Date:  5/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/2/2007 7:35:02 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  The outbound Waverly Turn awaits its crew at North Yard
Photo Date:  5/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/2/2007 7:33:57 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
MMRR 180
Title:  MMRR 180
Description:  MMRR GP9's 180 and 179 are ready to depart North Yard for Holland shortly before 2300
Photo Date:  5/10/2007  Upload Date: 5/10/2007 11:24:36 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  317   Comments: 24
Classic Lines
Title:  Classic Lines
Description:  Claasic EMD GP9 lines
Photo Date:  7/1/2007  Upload Date: 7/2/2007 6:39:48 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
Morning Sun
Title:  Morning Sun
Description:  GR 3839 and MMRR 180 in the morning sun at North Yard on Labor Day, with 3839 showing her previous identity under her paint - B&O 4806
Photo Date:  9/3/2007  Upload Date: 9/3/2007 9:38:40 AM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GR 3839(GP38) MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
Clouds and Puddles
Title:  Clouds and Puddles
Description:  MMRR 180 finishes it's days work. The crew will then take GR 3839 and MMRR 3836 and put them on the outbound Z627
Photo Date:  9/11/2007  Upload Date: 9/11/2007 7:38:29 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GR 3839(GP38) MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
MMRR Power
Title:  MMRR Power
Description:  MMRR power sits in North Yard over rthe weekend
Photo Date:  9/29/2007  Upload Date: 9/30/2007 8:06:34 PM
Location:  Muskegon, MI
Author:  Bob Topping
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMRR 3836(GP38) MMRR 180(GP9)
Views:  373   Comments: 0


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