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By:Robert Jackson
Dates:4/13/1997 - 4/16/2024
Album Info:I have seen Adrian and Blissfield RR a few times over the years! The first time was the famous "Murder Mystery Dinner Train" in April 1997! This was awesome with High Hood GP9s (my favorite)! This railroad kept using GP9s and purchased four ex New Hampshire Northcoast RR GP9s in 2005. The railroad was purchased by Chris Bagwell, formerly of Great Lakes Central, in 2021! He has gotten rid of a lot of "Classic" rolling stock that was stored at Blissfield! Now (2024) is when he is replacing the GP9s with GP40s ! The subsidiary Jackson and Lansing RR (JAIL) already had some newer EMD units, but retained GP9s! Now both lines are retiring them! I will document ADBF soon and will upload pictures as time permits! ©Copyright Robert Jackson Photography®
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ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Title:  ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Description:  The Adrian & Blissfield "Murder Mystery Dinner Train" heading west of Blissfield, MI in April 1997. This was my first time seeing it! I love the GP9s! These are ex GTW and the orange/blue/gray colors on 1752 are from when ADBF had it for "Lionel Lines!" Date approx. (Canon 35mm S.L.R., Fuji 200 print film)
Photo Date:  4/13/1997  Upload Date: 4/15/2024 5:39:35 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson (father)
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Title:  ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR "Murder Mystery" Dinner Train heading back to Blissfield East, November 25, 2005. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:05:39 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9)
Views:  3   Comments: 0
ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Title:  ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR "Murder Mystery" Dinner Train heading back to Blissfield East, November 25, 2005. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:07:20 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  4   Comments: 0
ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Title:  ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR "Murder Mystery" Dinner Train heading back to Blissfield East, November 25, 2005. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:08:35 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9)
Views:  5   Comments: 0
Sequence shot #1--ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Title:  Sequence shot #1--ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR "Murder Mystery" Dinner Train heading back to Blissfield East, November 25, 2005. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:09:20 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9)
Views:  9   Comments: 0
Sequence shot #2--ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Title:  Sequence shot #2--ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR "Murder Mystery" Dinner Train heading back to Blissfield, November 25, 2005. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:10:07 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9)
Views:  9   Comments: 0
Sequence shot #3--ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Title:  Sequence shot #3--ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR "Murder Mystery" Dinner Train heading back to Blissfield East, November 25, 2005. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:10:56 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9)
Views:  6   Comments: 0
Sequence shot #4--ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Title:  Sequence shot #4--ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR "Murder Mystery" Dinner Train heading back to Blissfield, November 25, 2005. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:11:37 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  5   Comments: 0
Sequence shot #5--ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Title:  Sequence shot #5--ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR "Murder Mystery" Dinner Train heading back to Blissfield, November 25, 2005. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:12:17 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  6   Comments: 0
ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Title:  ADBF "Murder Mystery Dinner Train!"
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR "Murder Mystery" Dinner Train heading back to Blissfield, November 25, 2005. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:04:25 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9)
Views:  6   Comments: 0
ADBF "Green" GP9s!!!!!
Title:  ADBF "Green" GP9s!!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR equipment seen stored at Blissfield, Michigan, November 25, 2005. This is shortly after ADBF acquired four GP9s from New Hampshire Northcoast RR! Three GP9s still in NHN colors are coupled together! (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 4/15/2024 5:47:23 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  ADBF 1758(GP9R) ADBF 1759(GP9R) ADBF 1755(GP9R)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
DWP Caboose!!!!
Title:  DWP Caboose!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR equipment seen stored at Blissfield, Michigan, November 25, 2005. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 11:55:25 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  ADBF 1755(GP9R)
Views:  15   Comments: 0
VIA 15512
Title:  VIA 15512
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR equipment seen stored at Blissfield, Michigan, November 25, 2005. Ex Via dome observation car. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 11:58:04 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  2   Comments: 0
ADBF 1759
Title:  ADBF 1759
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR equipment seen stored at Blissfield, Michigan, November 25, 2005. Shortly after ADBF acquired four ex New Hampshire Northcoast RR GP9s. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:00:27 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  ADBF 1759(GP9R) ADBF 1755(GP9R) ADBF 1758(GP9R)
Views:  15   Comments: 0
ADBF 1760
Title:  ADBF 1760
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR equipment seen stored at Blissfield, Michigan, November 25, 2005. This is shortly after ADBF acquired four GP9s from New Hampshire Northcoast RR! Three GP9s still in NHN colors are coupled together! (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:01:44 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  ADBF 1760(GP9R)
Views:  7   Comments: 0
ADBF "Green" GP9s!!!!!
Title:  ADBF "Green" GP9s!!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR equipment seen stored at Blissfield, Michigan, November 25, 2005. Ex Via dome observation car. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 12:14:57 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives:  ADBF 1755(GP9R) ADBF 1759(GP9R) ADBF 1758(GP9R)
Views:  14   Comments: 0
Cabooses!!!!
Title:  Cabooses!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield RR equipment seen stored at Blissfield, Michigan, November 25, 2005. Nice cabooses! (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)
Photo Date:  11/25/2005  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 11:54:02 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  13   Comments: 0
ADBF 4043
Title:  ADBF 4043
Description:  Here's an old Central Vermont caboose stored at the Adrian and Blissfield yard in Blissfield, MI, 10-9-2011. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Fuji NHG II 800 print film)
Photo Date:  10/9/2011  Upload Date: 4/20/2013 11:34:36 PM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  368   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield excursion crosses the River Raisin in Blissfield, MI during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:47:21 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9)
Views:  9   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad Days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad Days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak 400 Portra print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:57:26 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9) ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  6   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad Days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad Days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak 400 Portra print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:58:08 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9) ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  5   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad Days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad Days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak 400 Portra print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:59:05 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9) ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  5   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield excursion train during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak 400 Portra print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:56:05 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9) ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  5   Comments: 0
ADBF 1751
Title:  ADBF 1751
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield excursion train during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:21:38 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9)
Views:  9   Comments: 0
ADBF 1752
Title:  ADBF 1752
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield excursion crosses the River Raisin in Blissfield, MI during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:20:25 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  6   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield excursion train during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak 400 Portra print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:49:27 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  3   Comments: 0
ADBF 1759
Title:  ADBF 1759
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:16:49 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  InCab,Yard,Station
Locomotives:  ADBF 1759(GP9R)
Views:  6   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! Friend Mason Dahlke on the engine. They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak 400 Portra print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:51:21 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  InCab,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  ADBF 1759(GP9R)
Views:  6   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! Friend Mason Dahlke inside the cab. They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak 400 Portra print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:54:44 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  InCab
Locomotives:  ADBF 1759(GP9R)
Views:  4   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! Friend Mason Dahlke inside cab. They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak 400 Portra print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:54:02 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  InCab
Locomotives:  ADBF 1759(GP9R)
Views:  5   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! Friend Mason waving on the engine. They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak 400 Portra print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:52:37 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  InCab,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  ADBF 1759(GP9R)
Views:  7   Comments: 0
ADBF 1759
Title:  ADBF 1759
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:17:58 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  InCab,Yard,Station
Locomotives:  ADBF 1759(GP9R)
Views:  5   Comments: 0
ADBF 4043
Title:  ADBF 4043
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield caboose #4043 in Central Vermont paint sits during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 9:56:38 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  7   Comments: 0
ADBF 1759
Title:  ADBF 1759
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment rests after Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:05:50 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  ADBF 1759(GP9R) ADBF 1751(GP9) ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  10   Comments: 0
ADBF 1759
Title:  ADBF 1759
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment rests after Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:06:35 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard
Locomotives:  ADBF 1759(GP9R) ADBF 1751(GP9) ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  7   Comments: 0
ADBF 1759
Title:  ADBF 1759
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield equipment rests after Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose and various things in town. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 9/8/2024 10:01:37 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  ADBF 1759(GP9R) ADBF 1751(GP9) ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  11   Comments: 0
Blissfield Railroad Days!!!!
Title:  Blissfield Railroad Days!!!!
Description:  Adrian and Blissfield excursion train during Blissfield Railroad Days, April 20, 2013! They had short train excursions, tours of GP9 #1759 and caboose, and various things in town. ADBF GP9 #1751 is on the east end and GP9 #1752 on the west end of this train. (Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 4/15/2024 5:52:04 AM
Location:  Blissfield, MI
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  ADBF 1751(GP9) ADBF 1752(GP9)
Views:  125   Comments: 0


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