Kalamazoo, Lake Shore and Chicago Railway
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| Kalamazoo, Lake Shore and Chicago Railway | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Michigan |
| Dates of operation | 1906 – 1916 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) (standard gauge) |
| Headquarters | Kalamazoo |
The Kalamazoo, Lake Shore and Chicago Railway (aka The Fruit Belt Line) operated on track laid between Kalamazoo and South Haven, Michigan. Much of the track has been removed and is now known as the "Van Buren Trail".
The railway went through the following towns, starting from the east:
Rix, Michigan
Eassom, Michigan
Newbre, Michigan
Barrison, Michigan
Lake Cora, Michigan
Toquin, Michigan
Packard, Michigan
Cableton, Michigan
The history of this railway can be found in the Fall 2005 issue of Michigan Historical Review (article by Graydon M. Meints). See also the 1955 issue of Michigan History, Vol. XXXIX (article by Thomas D. Brock).
A photo of KLS&C engine #37 taken around 1910:
