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The Michigan Central Railroad roundhouse in Mackinaw City, Michigan as taken in August, 1959 by E. L. Novak.  This view is looking south at the northeast corner of the building.  Note the Pennsylvania Railroad F-Units waiting at the left.  [Charlie Whipp collection]  Below, two Pennsylvania cab units are being serviced at the roundhouse in 1961.  [Niel Plagens photograph, Greg Bunce Collection]

Above, NYC 5345 at Mackinaw City Engine Facility, around 1953.   Below, a different view of the same locomotive.  [Cecil Hommerding photo, Doug Leffler collection]

Above, the NYC Mackinaw City engine service facility around 1953.  Below, a worker cleans out the cinder pit, also around 1953.  [Cecil Hommerding photo, Doug Leffler collection]

Above, NYC's water tower in Mackinaw City, with the roundhouse nearby.  New EMD geeps now are on the scene.  Below, locomotives pulled into the roundhouse, nose forward.  Both photos, around 1953.  [Cecil Hommerding, Doug Leffler collection]

Railroad: Michigan Central Railroad
Construction Type: Brick
Engine Stalls: 6
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References:  MCRR 4/27/1947 Employee Time Table.  Bulletin Board location.  Photo by E. L. Nowak, Charlie Whipp Collection.