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Herbert Jackson went through the locks, going to a plant at Soo today. I saw them on the cams because I was watching for it.

Thanks Gary. My friend said something about someone had died from falling down in there also. I would love to see that picture if you can find it.

I went to NMU and in the mid 1980's an was once the
most impressive site when coming into the Marquette
from the southeast off M28/41 highway. The Soo Line
railroad overpass an a good portion of track was still
intack during that time frame.I am not sure if I have
a photo or not in one of my albums,will take a look.

The reason the overpass (which by the way was one of
the most photographed tourist sites when entering the
city from the southeast), unfortunately with much objection
from hundreds of railfans an historians, the incident which
caused authorities and city officials to have it eventually
torn down as the result from what I vaguely remember that
a few young people followed the tracks up the inclined
railroad overpass and they fell into one of the ore chutes,
and either they were injured or had gotten killed?

Its been quite awhile,so maybe someone from from group
who lives up there or remembers the incident can chime in
which led to them tearing down this historic site.Thanks,

GaryJ

That is the remains of the Soo Line (Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic) ore dock that was last used in 1971. The approach trestle was torn down a few years back, leaving the odd looking structure we see today.

I was told that this is an antique dock, ore dock I guess, from years ago. I was told they were gonna tear it down at one time but didn't because it's a landmark.
That's all I can tell you. Remember I'm relatively new at this.

By the way, the American Mariner is off of Alpena now & is downbound.

What's the deal on the 1/2 of a pocket dock in that photo?

-B in B

I saw Herbert Jackson come in to Marquette's Lower Harbor today just after noon, on cam of course. Then this evening I saw them leave from there moving to the Upper Harbor, but couldn't see them go in there because the fog was so bad.