Michigan Interstate Railway
| Company type | Railroad company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Predecessor | Conrail |
| Founded | August 27, 1977 |
| Defunct | October 7, 1988 |
| Successor | Ann Arbor Acquisition Corporation |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Michigan, Ohio |
The Michigan Interstate Railway was formed on August 27, 1977, to manage the Ann Arbor Railroad main line stretching from Toledo, Ohio to Elberta, Michigan. This entity took over operations from Conrail, which had controlled the route since 1976 following the bankruptcy of the original Ann Arbor Railroad.
After the Ann Arbor Railroad's insolvency and its absorption into Conrail in 1976, the Michigan Interstate Railway continued operations until October 7, 1988, when its assets were acquired by the Ann Arbor Acquisition Corporation.
Operations
The Michigan Interstate Railway managed the Ann Arbor Railroad's primary line between Toledo and Elberta, assuming control from Conrail on October 1, 1977, and maintaining service until October 7, 1988.[1] The ferry services based in Elberta remained active until they ended in April 1982. North of Cadillac, Michigan, operations were limited to a sand pit near Yuma, Michigan. In 1982, the Tuscola and Saginaw Bay Railway took over operations north of Ann Arbor, Michigan. After entering reorganization proceedings in 1983, the trustee acquired the remaining segment of the MIRC line from Toledo to Ann Arbor in September 1985.[2] The Michigan Interstate Railway continued its services until it was purchased by the Ann Arbor Acquisition Corporation in 1988.
Roster
The equipment roster of the Michigan Interstate Railway largely consisted of locomotives inherited from its predecessor. The original Ann Arbor Railroad had procured ten new EMD GP35 locomotives in 1962, which were delivered in 1963. By the time MIRC took over in 1977, these units required significant refurbishment; eight were rebuilt to remain operational. Additionally, the roster featured three ALCO S-3 switchers, two ALCO RS-1 road switchers, and two ALCO RS-2 locomotives.
References
- ↑ Template:Lewis-Shortline-1991
- ↑ "History of the Ann Arbor Railroad". Retrieved November 6, 2015.