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Location: Simpson, MI
Simpson was the crossing at grade of the Pere Marquette railroad and the Grand Trunk Western railroad in Muskegon, MI.
Notes
Coordinates: 43o13.173N - 86o13.173W
Photo Info: Top, Simpson Tower in Muskegon, MI [Jerry Tyler collection]
Time Line
1888. The interlocking tower at Simpson was installed. [AARH&TS] This was reported as a "Gravitt" pattern interlocking in 1890. [MCR-1890]
1919. September. The interlocking tower was removed. [AARH&TS]
1920. A gate is installed at the crossing.
Bibliography
The following sources are utilized in this website. [SOURCE-YEAR-MMDD-PG]:
- [AAB| = All Aboard!, by Willis Dunbar, Eerdmans Publishing, Grand Rapids ©1969.
- [AAN] = Alpena Argus newspaper.
- [AARQJ] = American Association of Railroads Quiz Jr. pamphlet. © 1956
- [AATHA] = Ann Arbor Railroad Technical and Historical Association newsletter "The Double A"
- [AB] = Information provided at Michigan History Conference from Andrew Bailey, Port Huron, MI
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