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Battle Creek, MI 49017 (population, 52,347)
GPS: N 42.31879, W 85.18819 Google map
Scanner: CN 160.530 [28], 160.590 [32], 161.220 [74], 160.845 [49]; NS 160.800 [46], 160.980 [58],
161.070 [64]
Railroad: Canadian National (GTW) Midwest Division, South Bend Sub
Description: Battle Creek is located in central lower Michigan. CN and NS main line operations between Port
Huron/Detroit and Chicago are here.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 50 Freight + 8 Amtrak (The Wolverine from Pontiac & Detroit 3 times per
day in each direction. Also the Blue Water from Port Huron once per day in each direction.
Fast Food and Chain Restaurants: Located along both Capitol Ave. and Beckley Rd south near I-94.
Lodging: Railfan Motels.com
Floobydust: Battle Creek is home to major breakfast cereal manufacturers – Kellogg’s, Post, and a division of Ralston-
Purina.
Visitor Info: Calhoun Visitors Bureau
GPS: N 42.31879, W 85.18819 Google map
Scanner: CN 160.530 [28], 160.590 [32], 161.220 [74], 160.845 [49]; NS 160.800 [46], 160.980 [58],
161.070 [64]
Railroad: Canadian National (GTW) Midwest Division, South Bend Sub
Description: Battle Creek is located in central lower Michigan. CN and NS main line operations between Port
Huron/Detroit and Chicago are here.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 50 Freight + 8 Amtrak (The Wolverine from Pontiac & Detroit 3 times per
day in each direction. Also the Blue Water from Port Huron once per day in each direction.
Fast Food and Chain Restaurants: Located along both Capitol Ave. and Beckley Rd south near I-94.
Lodging: Railfan Motels.com
Floobydust: Battle Creek is home to major breakfast cereal manufacturers – Kellogg’s, Post, and a division of Ralston-
Purina.
Visitor Info: Calhoun Visitors Bureau
Map
Battle Creek map courtesy of Todd Sestero
Links
. Railfan Guides of the U.S. Battle Creek Page
. Railfanning Battle Creek, Mi with Amtrak 365 Amtrak 351 and Amtrak 350
. Railroads of Battle Creek - Pure Michigan Trains
. Railfan Guides of the U.S. Battle Creek Page
. Railfanning Battle Creek, Mi with Amtrak 365 Amtrak 351 and Amtrak 350
. Railroads of Battle Creek - Pure Michigan Trains
| Battle Creek Amtrak Station |
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