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The '''Mineral Range Railroad''' (reporting mark MRA) is a shortline railroad in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It began operations in 2014 on an ex-[[Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad|Lake Superior and Ishpeming]] line between Humboldt Mine and Ishpeming. |
The '''Mineral Range Railroad''' (reporting mark MRA) is a shortline railroad in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It began operations in 2014 on an ex-[[Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad|Lake Superior and Ishpeming]] line between Humboldt Mine and Ishpeming<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dcms-external.s3.amazonaws.com/MPD/62491/A68D91F8731CC58285257A6000745805/42603.pdf|title=MINERAL RANGE, INC.--ACQUISITION AND OPERATION EXEMPTION--RAIL LINE OF LAKE SUPERIOR & ISHPEMING RAILROAD COMPANY|author= Surface Transportation Board|date= August 23, 2012|access-date= July 18, 2022}}</ref>. |
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Traffic on the Mineral Range Railroad primarily consists of nickel and copper ore concentrates. |
Traffic on the Mineral Range Railroad primarily consists of nickel and copper ore concentrates. |
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Revision as of 03:29, 19 July 2022
| Overview | |
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| Headquarters | Ishpeming, Michigan |
| Reporting mark | MRA |
| Locale | Upper Peninsula of Michigan |
| Dates of operation | 2014– |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Length | 17 miles |
The Mineral Range Railroad (reporting mark MRA) is a shortline railroad in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It began operations in 2014 on an ex-Lake Superior and Ishpeming line between Humboldt Mine and Ishpeming[1].
Traffic on the Mineral Range Railroad primarily consists of nickel and copper ore concentrates.
- ^ Surface Transportation Board (August 23, 2012). "MINERAL RANGE, INC.--ACQUISITION AND OPERATION EXEMPTION--RAIL LINE OF LAKE SUPERIOR & ISHPEMING RAILROAD COMPANY" (PDF). Retrieved July 18, 2022.