Copper Range Railroad

The Copper Range Railroad (reporting marks CR, COPR) was a former U.S. Class I railroad that operated from 1899 to 1972 in the western Upper Peninsula of the state of Michigan.

[1] From 1909 to 1945, some students were transported to and from Jeffers High School via a special train on the Copper Range Railroad.

The Copper Range Railroad operated until October 27, 1972; it was dismantled soon after.

Service to Houghton via Soo Line's ex-Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic branch lasted less than a decade longer.

[1] During its life span, the Copper Range Railroad rostered 24 steam and 3 diesel locomotives.

Copper Range #29 , a 1907 ALCO steam locomotive (2-8-0), on display at the Mid-Continent Railway Museum .
Boxcars of the Copper Range Railroad in 1972