Copper Range


The Copper Range was a short line in the Keweenaw peninsula of Upper Michigan that had 3 Baldwin switchers. Their home office was in Houghton, right near the lift bridge.

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cr_101.jpg (151702 bytes) Here is one of the units in Houghton, Mich. on Dec 12, 1967.
cr_plow.jpg (301030 bytes) Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived in the Copper Country, this plow can take a well deserved rest. Houghton, Mich. on May 25, 1969.
cr_train.jpg (182319 bytes) Over across the river in Hancock the train is headed west towards the lift bridge and Houghton. Note the light rails and lack of tie plates as the rails sink into the ties. May of 1970.

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