Timetable: Pere Marquette - Traverse City Branch - Walton Junction to Traverse City

This was the GR&I/PRR branch line to Traverse City off the main line 20 miles north of Cadillac.

Notes:

Walton Junction: The Manistee & Northeastern line to Grayling crossed under the PRR main line at Walton Junction in an underpass.

Kerry Tower was apparently staffed by the PM. It was also known on the PRR as C&WM crossing.

Traverse City: The PRR interchanged with the PM and the M&NE branch to Hatch's and Northport. For a time, the PRR operated the branch to Northport and the car ferry from here to the upper peninsula.

Note Key: BB=Bascule Bridge | C=Coal | CS=Car Shop | D=Open > Day | DN=Open Day and night | DS=Dispatcher | DT=Double Main Track | EH=Engine house | F=Diesel Fuel | HI=Half Interlocked Crossing | I=Interlocked Crossing | J=Junction | LB=Lift bridge | N=Open at night | P=Passing Track w/40' car capacity | Q=Quarry | RH=Roundhouse # stalls | RT=Railroad Resort | S=Scales | SB=Swing bridge | T=Turntable | TC=Telegraph call | W=Water | X=Crossing | Y=Wye | Yard=Yard

Timeline

1909. The Traverse City Branch extends from Walton Junction to Traverse City. The rail on this track is 56 and 70 pound, a small portion of it being 70 pound. The 56 pound is in fair condition. Tie renewals have been liberal, tie plates being generally used on all curves. The right of way fence is generally in fair condition. The crossing alarm bells at Kingsley and Traverse City are in good working order. Cattle guards generally in good repair. The stations on this line are generally small but seem to be ample for the requirements of the public. New platform has been constructed at Traverse City and the station at Traverse City is well maintained. [MCR-1909]