ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Michael Kelly is 32, and resides in the St. Louis, MO area. Why a Michigan book? The Kelly family has been vacationing in Michigan since the 1930's, when James C Kelly was a secretary to the VP/Operations of the Wabash. This meant traveling in Company Business cars all over the system, including all the way to Frankfort on the Ann Arbor. Later, Mr. Kelly became Chief Clerk to the General Manager, responsible for issuing Company passes. Michael's earliest memories of the Ann Arbor date back to 1973, watching the carferries get switched at Elberta, and riding along with Dad to chase AA freights, where shots like the one at Beulah were taken. Michael also was lucky enough to sail aboard the Viking in 1975, from Kewanee to Elberta. Those memories have led to an interest in Michigan railroads in general, hence this book. Your memories and shots and greatly appreciated. Michigan is a beautiful state, and it's railroad scenes were truly unique. We hope you'll join us in this effort.

BE A CONTRIBUTOR

We prefer action shots, as they tell more of a story, but roster shots that include more than a locomotive are acceptable.

We will try to return your contributions as quickly as possible.

All contributors who's photos are in the book will receive a free copy of the book, and proper caption credit.

For caption purposes, location and approximate date are extremely important.

Additional information relevant to the shot is welcome and appreciated.

The author is currently looking for photos from the following specific railroads / locations:

AA-Mesick, Cadillac, Mt Pleasant, Ashley, Milan, & Dundee

C&O/CSY- Holland, Ludington, Reed City, Midland, Bad Axe, Marlette, Greenville, Edmore,
ST Joseph, Lake Odessa, Plymouth, Howell, The Thumb, Flint, Detroit, & Holly.

GT-Muskegon, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St Johns, Charlotte, Schoolcraft,
Richmond, Caseyville, Marcellus, anything in the Thumb, and Detroit.

NYC- Kalamazoo, Jackson, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Jonesville, Coldwater, Niles, New Buffalo,
Chesaning, Clinton, Adrian, Leslie, Three Oaks, Lansing, Detroit, and Battle Creek.

PRR-Sturgis, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Cold Springs, Reed City, Cadillac, Kalkaska, & Big
Rapids.

Wabash- Adrian, Milan, Romulus, Detroit.

D&M-Alpena, Tawas City, Oscola, Harrisville, Polaski, Rogers City, & Onaway.

CNW-Menominee & Escanaba

SOO-Manistique & Marquette

Anything steam, outside of the Detroit-Pontiac segment of the GTW(covered,
thanks to Bluewater, NRHS)

Carferry shots of Elberta, Ludington, Detroit, and Muskegon are welcome.

If you are interested in contributing, or for more information, please contact Michael Kelly

atsf101@hotmail.com
(314) 809-9310