Story - Named Freight Trains With Michigan Connections

Compiled by Le Roy Barnett

NAMED FREIGHT TRAINS WITH MICHIGAN CONNECTION

• Baltimore & Ohio

  • Baltimore to Detroit = Banana Special

  • Youngstown to Detroit = Detroit Steel Special

• Chicago & North Western

  • Green Bay to Iron Mountain = Mountaineer

• Norfolk & Western

  • Detroit to Argentine KS = Super Charger

• Pere Marquette

  • Muskegon to Grand Rapids = Cannonball

  • Chicago to Detroit = Overnighter

  • Grand Rapids to Traverse City = Stump Jumper

  • Ludington to Midland = Brine Run

• Pennsylvania Railroad

  • Cincinnati to Detroit = Cock o' the Walk

  • Detroit to Enola PA = The Gas Wagon

  • Detroit to Columbus = The Dixie