| Reporting mark | CPMY |
|---|---|
| Locale | west Michigan |
| Dates of operation | 1996– |
| Predecessor | Central Michigan Railway |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Length | 14.28 miles |
| Headquarters | Coopersville, Michigan |
| Website | http://www.coopersvilleandmarne.org |
The Coopersville and Marne Railway is a tourist railroad in west Michigan. It connects with the Grand Rapids Eastern Railroad. The volunteer organization owns the track, which runs from Walker, Michigan to Marne, Michigan in Kent andOttawa counties. It runs excursion trains from Coopersville to Marne and back. One car on the train will be handicappedaccessible in the near future.[1]
Locomotives
| Number | Type | Build Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3049 | GE 50-ton switcher | 1957 |
| 7014 | EMD SW9 | 1952 |
Source[2]
References
- ^ "Renovation project aims to make Coopersville and Marne Railway accessible to everyone". Grand Rapids Press. 15 September 2008.
- ^ "Coopersville & Marne Railroad Company".
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