I don't know where this is but it is ... well you tell me
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The White Creek RR is in Michigan -- near Cedar Springs. I've been there a couple of times -- I know a couple of the guys who operate there on a regular basis. The place is amazing.
Chuck
That is one SERIOUS model railroad! Just watched parts 1-5 -Oh for the space and the money - I guess that goes up near the top of the list if |I win the Euro-Millions lottery!
Fantastic! You'd really feel like you've traveled for miles! I like the scale structures and the fact that you can actually switch cars on this line. I assume the white poles the enngineer periodically hits with his hand are part of the train location/signalling system? Sure looks like a lot of fun to ride!
Ralph
MountainMan Wrote:Good to have you back. 
I am kind of back. I can move my elbow and that is about it.
I've only watched part 1. Really neat, I just wish the camera was in front of the engineer instead of behind him.
willie
Is he likely to be on the NMRA convention this year?
Ralph Wrote:Fantastic! You'd really feel like you've traveled for miles! I like the scale structures and the fact that you can actually switch cars on this line. I assume the white poles the enngineer periodically hits with his hand are part of the train location/signalling system? Sure looks like a lot of fun to ride!
Ralph
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BR60103 Wrote:Is he likely to be on the NMRA convention this year?
Hi BR,
Yes, he is - I saw a couple of dates on their website that corresponded with the convention dates, then jumped to the Grand Rapids Convention website and confirmed it.
White Creek Railroad links of interest:
History
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Track Plan
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Grand Rapids NMRA Convention Site (with reference to the railroad)
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Relevant text:
Second is the incomparable White Creek Line. Over five miles of 7 1/2″ gauge track set on 125 beautiful acres of woods and water make this the second largest railroad of its kind in the world.
The WCL will also be open all day every day and will be served by shuttle bus only on a two hour schedule as well.
Upon arrival you will be able to tour the yard and shop area then climb aboard one of the many passenger trains that will be running amongst the ongoing freight operations for a 45 minute ride over this spectacular railroad. You’ll travel through tunnels, over bridges and trestles, around lakes and through the woods before returning to Hidden Valley depot.
Lester, thanks for posting the link - I'm more than half certain I'll be attending some component of the convention this year, and this railroad will now be on my list of to-dos.
Loved the stack talk in the videos - didn't mind the viewpoint at all. It was like going on a relaxing train ride. Great scenery and sound!
Favorite points:
- The stall on the hill (at the end of two or three) - and the engineer giving a pushing a bit with his legs to keep it moving! No documentation on how he got out of that situation; I'm guessing you take the engineer and brakeman off and the "tonnage" would be reduced enough to get to the summit....
The "running" switch - the engineer dismounts the moving train, strides forward ten feet, throws some points and remounts as the train comes past.
The civil engineering was impressive.
In general, it was interesting to see a railroad like this having an "operating session".