Chicago & Lake Michigan Railway

Synopsis
The Chicago & Lake Michigan Railway is a Railway line Running from Chicago, IL to Traverse City, MI.

Synopsis:
The Chicago & Lake Michigan Railway Company was was one man's vision for a major trunk line to bypass a congested Chicago rail scene, as well as provide the first link between the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and The Windy City VIA the East shore of Lake Michigan. but the railroad never materialized beyond a lowly short line operation and an eccentric collection of second-hand steam locomotives. The C.&.L.M. Has Proven problematic and expensive to operate. Its Many trestles, sharp curves, and susceptibility to The Elements made it a pricey maintenance nightmare.