loads of Automotive Shredder Residue (ASR or “fluff”). They also run down the NS Olive Industrial out the south end of Ottawa Yard to switch Ohio Blenders along the Maumee River. In- dustries are switched as needed al- though at least one orange Geep is of- ten active during most days with the weekends being a bit more quiet. Ann Arbor jobs are usually referred to over the radio by engine number. Opera- tions on the Ann Arbor are dispatched by the Hallett Tower operator. Over the years since the new Ann Ar- bor’s creation the railroad has not changed dramatically but continues to operate with a fairly stable base of traf- fic and good connections. They’ve faced challenges such as the 45 yard long washout of the main line in May 2011 in Ann Arbor; they met that challenge with a quick response that had the washout filled and repaired within a week.


Though the line may lack


matched pretty power or easy to chase daylight road trains it’s an interesting and successful operation that adds a dash of color to the railroad scene in the area. The Ann Arbor, like Hallett Tower itself, continues to stand tall and witness the passing of Toledo railroad- ing history.


TOP: Late on a August evening in 2008 the Ann Arbor road train is working the NS inter- change at Milan, Mich., with the NS (former Wabash) diamonds in the foreground. By time they finished their work the sun would set on them as they rolled out of town. LEFT: The 7802 is preparing to pick up loads of Jeeps out of the Chrysler facility next to Ottawa Yard. BELOW: The original pair of GP39-2s are get- ting their train together and ready to depart Ottawa Yard to head north on the evening of July 25, 2011.


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