Junction Valley Railroad - Bridgeport, MI
N 43° 20.087 W 083° 50.014
17T E 270292 N 4801892
The Largest Quarter-Size Railroad in the World!
Waymark Code: WM3WEE
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2008
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The entire railroad is a display. All buildings, bridges, tunnels, trestles, trains, etc., were designed, engineered, and built on-site by William A. Stenger and family. Come ride with us on a 2-mile train ride.
Amenities At Junction Valley Railroad Include:
The only diamond crossing trestle in the world
A complete blocking and crossing signal system
5-track switch yard with some automatic switches
Over 60 operating track switches
Grades up to 5% going 22 feet down into a valley
9 fully equipped engines scaled after diesels
Over 30 buildings and stations
Over 75 cars of all types, kinds, and sizes
Almost 4 miles of track, including sidings
A 10-stall roundhouse with turntable
16 railroad bridges and 5 highway bridges
Over 865 feet of trestle and bridges
Tunnel over 100 feet long
Concession stand with service from box cars
Picnic area, playground, and pavilions
Engine Type: Diesel
Gauge of Railway: Narrow
Approximate Adult Fare: 6.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Circuit (does not cover the same track twice)
Length of Route: 2 Miles
Dates of Operation: From: 05/24/2008 To: 09/30/2008
Frequency of departures: Hourly (approximately)
Key Attractions:
See long description for all of the details.
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.
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