Unused Tracks

This is a re-do of a similar shot I posted earlier. The first one was

low contrast and rather dull. The story behind this rr tracks is that

it apparently goes to the local Ford Plant, which made trucks that

were shipped out by rail car. The plant is now shut down, hence, no

trains!

The plant seems to have disappeared and houses have sprung up in its place. This adds a queer twist to the tracks which seem to he headed right through the middle of an otherwise quiet street.

The tracks actually run through the neighborhood, which is hard to see in this photo.  The actual plant was a few miles away in the Highland Park area. Here's a bit of history From Wikipedia:

 Ford Twin Cities assembly plant

In 1912, the first assembly and sales activities were started in a former warehouse in Minneapolis^[1] by Ford Motor Company. By 1925, the Twin Cities Assembly Plant had relocated next to the Mississippi River in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It was in operation from 1925 to 2011. At the time of its closure, it was the oldest Ford plant still in operation.

The plant's final products were the Ford Ranger pickup truck. Previously, the plant had manufactured the Ford Model T, Model TT truck, Sportsman convertible, Galaxie, and LTD.

In 2006, Ford officials announced plans to close the factory, though it operated for three years past the 2008 closure date initially announced. The plant's final truck was completed on December 16, 2011. Most of the buildings have been demolished since then.

Excellent documentary, both photographically and supporting information.  A scene I'm familiar with as I travel the South... Mike

I used to walk these tracks to school, however, I can't seem to place this exact spot. Your picture makes me want to re-walk the tracks. :)