On September 9, 2012, members, spouses and guests of the Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society went on a Rail Fan trip to Coopersville, Michigan to ride the Coopersville and Marne Railroad as guests of the Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society.

It was a chilly day to begin with, but it soon warmed. The 14 mile round trip from Coopersville to Marne and back was taken at a sedate pace on smooth trackage. The scenery was mostly backyards and farm fields, but several crossings gave us the opportunity to wave to railfans and traffic stopped at the crossings.

While stopped at Marne, the engine ran around the train and coupled to the caboose at the other end for the return to Coopersville. A generous "Hobo" lunch was served during the trip.

Check out the rail line and tours on the Coopersville and Marne website.

Check out the Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society website for more details on our activities, membership and location.

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Coopersville Railway logo

 The station

 Wandering the yard. Rotting hulks (background) used for parts

 The motive power
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The consist

 Restoration is on-going

 Dining car

 Da' 'boose
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Lunch in the dining car

 Lunch in the dining car

 Lunch in the dining car


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