Above, a 1908 photo the Michigan Central Mason depot with No. 8203, a 4-60- Schenectady-built Class F-81a pulling a freight train through town.  Note the crossing watchman in the foreground of the photo.  (The 8203 was built in November, 1889 and scrapped by the MC in April, 1922).  [Mark Worrall Collection]

The New York Central Railroad depot at Mason, Michigan, June, 1983.  This depot is currently a restaurant.  [Charlie Whipp]   Below, an older photograph.  [Alan Loftis Collection]

Below, the MCRR Mason depot, now restored as a restaurant (2003).  [Alan Loftis]