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Carnation Plant - Chuck - 12-08-2011
Here is an interesting old industrial building in Sheridan, Michigan. It was once rail served, but I do not know how long ago that was. If my source is correct, this is where they used to make the Carnation Instant Breakfast. I am planning on modeling this one of these days, I just need to get some more photos and measurements, and possibly an old aerial photo to see where the tracks ran along the building.
![[Image: IMG_2393.jpg]](http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t357/detroitconnecting/Carnation%20Plant/IMG_2393.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2411.jpg]](http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t357/detroitconnecting/Carnation%20Plant/IMG_2411.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2403.jpg]](http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t357/detroitconnecting/Carnation%20Plant/IMG_2403.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2396.jpg]](http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t357/detroitconnecting/Carnation%20Plant/IMG_2396.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2429.jpg]](http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t357/detroitconnecting/Carnation%20Plant/IMG_2429.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2395.jpg]](http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t357/detroitconnecting/Carnation%20Plant/IMG_2395.jpg)
Here are two outbuildings on the property. One of them looks to be on a raised concrete platform. I am planning on going back once the vegeation has died off this winter....
![[Image: IMG_2430.jpg]](http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t357/detroitconnecting/Carnation%20Plant/IMG_2430.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2399.jpg]](http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t357/detroitconnecting/Carnation%20Plant/IMG_2399.jpg)
Re: Carnation Plant - Ralph - 12-08-2011
I've seen lots of buildings of that style. Nice reference for modeling such a structure Chuck! Thanks!
Ralph
Re: Carnation Plant - Russ Bellinis - 12-09-2011
I think your third pic is the old rail dock.
Re: Carnation Plant - MountainMan - 12-10-2011
Russ Bellinis Wrote:I think your third pic is the old rail dock.
I agree.
Re: Carnation Plant - Chuck - 12-11-2011
I think you are right, but there may also have been a spur or two running either along the other side of the building or down the center area. The boiler was also coal fired, so it is possible there was a coal dump/drop along the back where the smoke stack is located. While I was poking around the back area, It looks like there were some tracks that came up behind the building along the shed that is on a raised concrete platform. I am not sure what those tracks were for -- I have to find someone who was familiar with the plant when it was rail-served. There is just something about this building that sparks my interest....
Chuck
Re: Carnation Plant - MountainMan - 12-12-2011
I just took the street view tour as well as the aerial tour. Interesting building, but it looks like most of the old rail grades have been built over.
Re: Carnation Plant - Chuck - 12-12-2011
It has been a long time since there was any track going to the building -- it sure would be interesting to see the track configuration during the factory's heyday.
Chuck
Re: Carnation Plant - ratled - 12-17-2011
Chuck I was reading Lance Mindheim's blog and he had mentioned a site I thought might help you. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.historicaerials.com/">http://www.historicaerials.com/</a><!-- m --> I haven't had a chance to check it out yet but I thought I would pass it along anyway
ratled