Above, an early 20th century photo of the Michigan Central depot at west branch, with a loading passenger train.  The train order/block signals are set to stop.  [Alan Loftis Collection]  Below, the former Michigan Central depot at West Branch.  Below, the freight house in the same city.  2003 photos.  [Both photos, Jim Fulkerth]

Below, West Branch in winter.  This is the remodeled Michigan Central depot.  2003.  [Alan Loftis]

Detroit & Mackinac 466 pulls its train south past the West Branch Depot.  December 23, 1977  [Neil Plagens]