Station: Reed City, MI

Reed City was platted in 1870. The Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad came through in 1871. The town became a village in 1872 and a city in 1932. It was also known for a time as Tunshla and Todd's Siding. [MPN]

Reed City is located in the southwest corner of Osceola County and is the county seat. In addition to the north-south GR&I, the Flint & Pere Marquette built their east-west line through here enroute to Ludington. Both lines crossed at grade here.

Photo Info: Top image, Michigan Northern engines 1617 and 2037 approach the interlocking signal at Reed City. The PRR position signals show a clear indication. September, 1978.  [Jeff Mast photo]. 2nd and 3rd photo, the Grand Rapids & Indiana station at Reed City. In the 4th photo, another view of the station. 5th photo, the PRR freight house is on the wye at the left. It was torn down in 1979. [Alan Loftis collection]. 6th photo, a diagram of the interlocking in 1957. [Greg Bunce collection]. 7th image, a photo of the depot which shows the crossing diamond with an approaching train. [Alan Loftis collection]. 8th photo, a Michigan Northern train with the 1554 in the lead, approaches the C&O diamond southbound. [Greg Bunce]. 9th photo, a train wreck near Reed City on October 19, 1912. [Gary Bricault collection]

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Industry

Osceola Refining. 1942-1963. Served by the PM. [MW]