The Cincinnati Railway Company and Lake Central Rail Tours, successfully operated the 2007 Northern Arrow to Petoskey, MI. This was an exceptional trip for passengers northward to the resort town of Petoskey, MI, nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay. This unique adventure offers the relaxation and frequent small town visits you can't find on any other trip. Enjoy a two day stay in Petoskey where 12 private railcars from around the country rest on the shores of Lake Michigan. Shopping, Water Sports, Excellent Dining, Gambling and Relaxation await!
Trip coordinators, Dewitt Chappel (owner of the Chapel Hill) and Brian Collins (Cincinatti Railway & Birch Grove), await the departure of Amtrak #364 from Chicago Union Station. Roger Schmorr Photo
The Chicago skyline fades in the distance. Roger Schmorr Photo
Battle Creek, MI. Roger Schmorr Photo
Durand, MI - A group of railfans wait into the late hours of the night for the transfer of the Northern Arrow consist from Amtrak to Lake Central Rail Tours. Ed Miller Photo
Awaiting departure from Owosso, MI. Roger Schmorr Photo
Historic Shepherd Depot. Roger Schmorr Photo
South of Shepherd, MI. Roger Schmorr Photo
Departing Mt. Pleasant, MI. Roger Schmorr Photo
Passengers on the rear observation of Chesapeake & Ohio “Chapel Hill 3” wave to spectators as The Northern Arrow arrives to “Celebration Days” in Marion on Aug, 4. – Ed Miller photo
Northern Arrow crew pose with Marion officials. Roger Schmorr Photo
Arriving in Cadillac, MI. Passengers were allowed two hours to visit downtown and the beautiful lakeshore. Roger Schmorr Photo
Locomotives #390 & #393 switch ends of the train in the Cadillac yard.. Roger Schmorr Photo
Private Car "Metis" brings up the rear of the train as it departs Cadillac. Next stop, Fife Lake. Roger Schmorr Photo
Fife Lake, MI. Roger Schmorr Photo
Passengers enjoying a relaxing swim in Fife Lake. Roger Schmorr Photo
An added bonus for passengers was the passing of two passenger trains. The "Polish Fest Express" was returning from a series of trips during the Boyne Falls Polish Festival. Mark W. Andersen Photo
The "Polish Fest Express" takes the siding in Kalkaska, MI and waits the arrival of the Northern Arrow.. Mark W. Andersen Photo
The Northern Arrow arrives. Mark W. Andersen Photo
The Northern Arrow arrives. Mark W. Andersen Photo
Passengers aboard Lake Central Rail Tours “Polish Fest Express” look on as The Northern Arrow passes in Kalkaska on Aug. 4. – Ed Miller photo
The Northern Arrow passing Lake Central Rail Tours “Polish Fest Express” in Kalkaska on Aug. 4. – Ed Miller photo
Passengers enjoy the ride on Private Car "Royal Street", which is operated by American Rail Excursions. Roger Schmorr Photo
Dane Reynolds and Conductor Mark Kalis aboard the "Caritas". Roger Schmorr Photo
The next stop was made at the Boyne Falls Polish Festival. Roger Schmorr Photo
Lake Central Rail Tours Conductor Ray Kammer Jr. and Engineer Ray Kammer Sr. enjoy some authentic Polish Food in the Polka Tent. Roger Schmorr Photo
Mike Kelley (mechanical officer for the trip) and Roger Verbeeren (American Rail Excursions), await the departure from Boyne Falls. Roger Schmorr Photo
Canadian National Railways “Metis” alongside Stafford’s Perry Hotel in Petoskey – J.R. Valderas photo
Private cars of The Northern Arrow in Petoskey. – J.R. Valderas photo
Private cars of The Northern Arrow in Petoskey. – J.R. Valderas photo
The northernmost end of track in Michigan at Petoskey. These tracks originally continued around the curve to right and into Mackinaw City, MI. Roger Schmorr Photo
A view of the Little Traverse Bay from aboard the "Vista Dome".
Roger Schmorr Photo
The former GR&I Station in Petoskey, MI. Ray Kammer Jr. Photo
The consist parked in Petoskey, MI. Ray Kammer Jr. Photo
Time to leave! The locomotives couple onto the consist and the
Northern Arrow departs Petoskey, MI at the scheduled time of 8:00a.
Roger Schmorr Photo
Spectators look on as The Northern Arrow departs Petoskey on Aug. 7. – Ed Miller photo
Leaving Petoskey. Roger Schmorr Photo
Leaving Petoskey. Roger Schmorr Photo
Clarion, MI. Ray Kammer Jr. Photo
The Northern Arrow passing through Michigan’s northern scenery.
Clarion, MI on Aug. 7. – Ed Miller photo
The Northern Arrow passing through Michigan’s northern scenery.
Clarion, MI on Aug. 7. – Ed Miller photo
Conductor Mark Kalis, Danny Kalis, and passengers wave from the rear observation of Chesapeake & Ohio “Chapel Hill 3” as The Northern Arrow passes south of Houseman on Aug. 7. – J.R. Valderas photo
The Northern Arrow passing through Michigan’s northern scenery south of Petoskey on Aug. 7. – Ed Miller photo
Alba, MI. Ray Kammer Jr. Photo
Kalkaska, MI. Ray Kammer Jr. Photo
South Boardman, MI. Ray Kammer Jr. Photo
The "Chapel Hill" passing through South Boardman, MI.
Ray Kammer Jr. Photo
A view from accross Fife Lake, MI.
Ray Kammer Jr. Photo
Mark Kalis, Danny Kalis, and Roger Schmorr aboard the "Chapel Hill"
Fife Lake, MI. Ray Kammer Jr. Photo
Arriving in Cadillac, MI. Ray Kammer Jr. Photo
Passengers of The Northern Arrow point out towards the Michigan scenery from rear observation of Chesapeake & Ohio “Chapel Hill 3”. – J.R. Valderas photo
The Northern Arrow pulls into downtown Cadillac on Aug. 7.
– J.R. Valderas photo
Passengers look on from the rear observation of Chesapeake & Ohio “Chapel Hill 3” as the locomotive power for The Northern Arrow passes along side in a Great Lakes Central rail yard in Cadillac on Aug. 7.
– J.R. Valderas photo
Passengers aboard the rear observation of Canadian National Railways “Metis” wave as The Northern Arrow departs Cadillac on Aug. 7.
– J.R. Valderas photo
Passengers of The Northern Arrow aboard private car Louisville & Nashville “Royal Street”. – J.R. Valderas photo
American Rail Excursions stuart Gina Gerger serves red wine to passengers Roger and Bonnie Guest, of Madison, Wis., aboard private car Louisville & Nashville “Royal Street” during The Northern Arrow.
– J.R. Valderas photo
The Northern Arrow north of Mt. Pleasant on Aug. 7. – J.R. Valderas photo
Passengers of The Northern Arrow look out the vestibule of their private cars as the train passes north of Mt. Pleasant on Aug. 7. – J.R. Valderas photo
Lake Central Rail Tours Conductor Tom Byle in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
