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A photograph of the
original roundhouse at Jackson Jct., in 1915, taken from atop
the nearby coaling tower. The Michigan Central built its
large yard and service facilities at Jackson Jct. around 1871,
moving its locomotive facilities here from Marshall. Two
roundhouses were ultimately built here and this one is the
first. It was likely built when the facility was built.
Note the spare locomotive cabs in the foreground of the photo,
as well as the water tower on the left. This water tower
fed standpipes around the facility and was used for providing
treated water for locomotives and their tenders. [Charles
Milliken photo, Doug Leffler collection] |
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