Railroad: The Buckley and Douglas Rail Road Company

The Budkley & Douglas railroad was built in 1881 from the Muskegon River in Manistee (Sec. 36 T22N R14W) eight miles into the forest. It operated until 1889 when it was abandoned.

Built → Buckley and Douglas Railroad → Abandoned

Built: 1881

Operated for 8 years.

Became: Abandoned in 1889

Reference: [MRRC]

Photo Info: Buckley & Douglas Engine #1 poses for a photo along their line. From the Stoner Collection at [UMB].

Notes

This was a 3' gauge line, running 8 miles from the Manistee River at T22N R13 & R14W to T23N R13-14W.

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