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by rwas
Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: 2014 circus train updates
Replies: 8
Views: 1320

Re: 2014 circus train updates

Don't shoot the messenger but I put a post on my FB page this morning and was told it is NOT running the Wabash like the last couple years. It is running CSX down to Toledo instead. Here is the reply post I got: P921-17 Circus train Detroit to Florida should be coming through Toledo sometime mid-day...
by rwas
Sun Mar 16, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS Wabash line NS/CP
Replies: 0
Views: 476

NS Wabash line NS/CP

CP 608 eastbound currently NE of Adrian, MI at Raisin Center with BNSF 4925 on the head end and CN 2504 & Citirail 1346 as dual DPUs on the rear.
by rwas
Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Circus Train in Auburn Hills.
Replies: 3
Views: 1039

Re: Circus Train in Auburn Hills.

In the recent past it has been coming out of Detroit and going west on the NS Wabash line. I was able to photograph it last year with a single CN loco near Adrian.
by rwas
Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Circus train coming to detroit?
Replies: 11
Views: 3100

Re: Circus train coming to detroit?

I believe when the show ends in Auburn Hills the train goes out of Detroit westbound on the Wabash. Last year it had CN power.
by rwas
Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:58 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Wind derailnent?
Replies: 12
Views: 3485

Re: Wind derailnent?

Triple Crowns still do run the Wabash line from Detroit west across the Chicago line at Butler, IN and into Ft. Wayne. Ron at Wabash MP 65
by rwas
Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: NS inspection train-Wabash
Replies: 10
Views: 1452

Re: NS inspection train-Wabash

Ken,
Munson is about equal distance from west end of North Morenci siding and Alvordton, OH
Ron

Facebook post is showing this train is being turned and going back out west on the Wabash as of about an hour ago. It was around Detroit area then.
by rwas
Fri May 24, 2013 11:32 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Canadian Pacific Tank Car Train
Replies: 9
Views: 1543

Re: Canadian Pacific Tank Car Train

CP 609 heads WB at E. Maumee St. in Adrian, MI with the INRD #9013 SD9043MAC on the NS Wabash line today at 4:20pm
Image
by rwas
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS updates April 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 3789

Re: NS updates April 2013

Anybody have an update on the whereabouts of the Nickel Plate this morning. Is it still in Elyria,OH. Thought somebody in the field might know. Thanks Ron
SC milepost 65 on Facebook
by rwas
Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: INER Question
Replies: 8
Views: 1491

Re: INER Question

PERGO JCT!!!! Not Mingo Jct. what was i thinking.
by rwas
Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:31 am
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: INER Question
Replies: 8
Views: 1491

Re: INER Question

I have caught them there on Saturday. Rt. 576 which I believe is Platt St. goes over the yard. You can park on either side and walk up the bridge. The yard will be on both sides for quite a distance. There is room to stand up there without being in the way of traffic. West of town at Mingo Jct. is w...
by rwas
Tue Mar 26, 2013 1:41 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Pedestrian Train Accident
Replies: 2
Views: 933

Pedestrian Train Accident

Reports on WTOL CH 11 out of Toledo is a pedestrian and train accident west of Delta, OH on the NS Chicago line. Air ambulance sent to scene. I don't have anything else on it. Ron
by rwas
Sun Mar 24, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS Train Location Updates March 2013
Replies: 94
Views: 9511

Re: NS Train Location Updates March 2013

EB CP640 MP65 at 210pm with ex SOO 6246, ICE 6246, CP 6086, ICE 6216 at sand creek
by rwas
Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:23 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS Train Location Updates March 2013
Replies: 94
Views: 9511

Re: NS Train Location Updates March 2013

CP 242 at sand creek 120pm with cefx1048 and CP 9520
by rwas
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS Train Location Updates March 2013
Replies: 94
Views: 9511

Re: NS Train Location Updates March 2013

I am told this morning that there are 8 CP eastbounds called today on the Wabash line from now til late afternoon. 4 are tank trains. Not sure on westbounds. Ron
by rwas
Fri Mar 22, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS Train Location Updates March 2013
Replies: 94
Views: 9511

Re: NS Train Location Updates March 2013

Heads up Detroit. NS264 by me at Sand Creek Wabash line MP 65 at 2pm with BNSF 5349 and 9948.
by rwas
Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:15 am
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: BIG work coming from Elkhart to Goshen on NS
Replies: 42
Views: 7316

Re: BIG work coming from Elkhart to Goshen on NS

I believe the triple track mileage deals with the CP trains to and from the Wabash line so they can use the new 3rd rail and alleviate some of the congestion on main 1 & 2.
by rwas
Sun Mar 17, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS Train Location Updates March 2013
Replies: 94
Views: 9511

Re: NS Train Location Updates March 2013

Can anyone confirm SP1996 still sitting in swanton. I'm waiting in wauseon and at this point was gonna try and shoot it in swanton.
by rwas
Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS Train Location Updates March 2013
Replies: 94
Views: 9511

Re: NS Train Location Updates March 2013

Bnsf EB coal loads 230pm wauseon,oh. SD70ace leader