Tag: Michigan Railroads

How Pigeon Michigan Got Its Unique Name

Posted on May 1, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Today Pigeon is the wind capital of Michigan. Once a rural railway stop for the Pontiac, Oxford, and Port Austin Railroad and Saginaw, Tuscola, Huron Railroad

The Railroad at the Bottom of Saginaw Bay

Posted on February 22, 2021January 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

A ship runs aground in Saginaw Bay only a few miles from its destination in Caseville. Leaving us a tale on the rails.

Sebewaing Railway Depot – The Historical Center of the Western Thumb

Posted on May 4, 2020June 15, 2022 by Michael Hardy

While neglected, with broken windows, faded peeling paint and vines almost covering one end, this historic depot helped make the region an economic powerhouse for the eastern shore of the Thumb for decades

Capac Michigan’s Amazing Historical Museum and Railroad Depot

Posted on February 24, 2019April 15, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The Capac Railroad Depot is a bit off the beaten path. Situated east of Imlay City, it maintains the vibrant small town rural charm found in Michigan. The town is located between Port Huron and Flint. The historic railroad depot is also home to one of the finest small town museums in the region.

Port Hope Depot – Restored to 1900s Perfection

Posted on July 30, 2018February 4, 2022 by Michael Hardy

Today the Port Hope Depot has been exquisitely restored. You can see exhibits in the passenger waiting room, the station masters office, luggage and freight room. Each room has been painted to match the original color.

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