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Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Division

Michigan Railroad Commission Reports

Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Division 1914

This track is laid with 60 pound rail. Same is considerably worn. Tie renewals have been large. Track is ballasted with cinders and light grade of ballast. Surface and alignment of track is fairly well maintained. Traffic on this division is light. The right of way fence has been the source of considerable annoyance, however, we are pleased to report that the fence has been renewed at many points on the line and the company are continuing to rebuild or renew the fence. Bridge structures receive general repairs. Station buildings fairly well maintained. Weeds on right of way not cut. Sidetracks generally provided with stub switches.

TOLEDO, SAGINAW & MUSKEGON 1916

This line extends from Ashley to Muskegon. The track is fairly well maintained. Stations generally small but seem to meet the requirements of the public. Considerable new fencing has been put up during the year, but there still remains fencing that should be renewed. Highway crossings fairly well maintained; weeds on the right of way not cut. Bridge structures satisfactorily maintained. Highway and railroad crossing protection in good repair. Train service is extended from Ashley to Owosso Junction over the tracks of the Ann Arbor Railroad