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by Firemedic Mike
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Amtrak 355 accident-New Buffalo
Replies: 53
Views: 14387

Re: Amtrak 355 accident-New Buffalo

No. It’s South County. I am further North.
by Firemedic Mike
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Amtrak 355 accident-New Buffalo
Replies: 53
Views: 14387

Re: Amtrak 355 accident-New Buffalo

It sounds like they have three cars derailed per units on scene. They are still attempting to determine extent and severity of injuries, but I will not post any injury details.
by Firemedic Mike
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Amtrak 355 accident-New Buffalo
Replies: 53
Views: 14387

Amtrak 355 accident-New Buffalo

355 has apparently been involved in an accident East of New Buffalo. Details are a little sketchy, but sounds like possible injuries with fire, possibly tow truck that was struck on fire. Lakeside Road and U.S. 12
by Firemedic Mike
Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - March 2023
Replies: 1062
Views: 97118

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - March 2023

P001 just visually confirmed past East Nappanee at 10:33am
by Firemedic Mike
Thu Nov 10, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - Nov. 2022
Replies: 741
Views: 82628

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - Nov. 2022

P371 is sitting in the siding next to Inn at Harbor Shores in St. Joe.
by Firemedic Mike
Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Replies: 1001
Views: 138261

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022

Tom49801 wrote:
Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:43 am
M327-13 @ 09:42 westward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 584 axles & 8,215 feet long. CSX engine #7250 + mid dpu CSX engine #3223 & 142 cars. He has an empty 8 axle depressed flat car in the consist.
Actually a 12 axle flat. KRL 340327
by Firemedic Mike
Wed Dec 23, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: NS Derailment Portage IN
Replies: 3
Views: 7757

NS Derailment Portage IN

Looks like NS had a dozen or so covered hoppers derail near County Line Road and US 12 between Portage and Gary
by Firemedic Mike
Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:32 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Michigan Short Line Updates: June 2020
Replies: 45
Views: 39435

Re: Michigan Short Line Updates: June 2020

I am glad you saw the pictures! I figured people would wanna see some action on the line being documented.

And selling beer is very important. It would be a more miserable world without it!
by Firemedic Mike
Sun Jun 14, 2020 10:21 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Michigan Short Line Updates: June 2020
Replies: 45
Views: 39435

Re: Michigan Short Line Updates: June 2020

Yesterday, Saturday June 13th, West Michigan Railroad crossed CR 681 in rural Van Buren County with multiple cuts of storage tank cars. This is the first rail traffic on that section of the line in many years. This comes after a tie replacement project which was done to ensure the track would hold t...
by Firemedic Mike
Sun Jun 30, 2019 4:19 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GLLX Roster and Locations
Replies: 6
Views: 5380

Re: GLLX Roster and Locations

GLLX 1367 does not exist to my knowledge. I do believe the locomotive in question is 1397, the second ex-UPY MP15AC in Hartford that is currently not in active service
by Firemedic Mike
Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: West Michigan RR Abandonment Petition Coming
Replies: 399
Views: 259082

Re: West Michigan RR Abandonment Petition Coming

Hanson Logistics is not a customer. The locomotives are parked there and the siding is used to help rearrange cars, but Hanson’s does not currently use rail service in Hartford.
by Firemedic Mike
Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Michigan Short Line Updates - June 2019
Replies: 78
Views: 69825

Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - June 2019

West Michigan has a locomotive and caboose next to Hartford High School on display for the Strawberry Festival tonight and tomorrow.
by Firemedic Mike
Wed Apr 10, 2019 5:32 pm
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: Big Four Branch Elkhart IN to Benton Harbor MI
Replies: 10
Views: 11139

Re: Big Four Branch Elkhart IN to Benton Harbor MI

I believe the tracks went UNDER East Britain, if that is what you are referring to
by Firemedic Mike
Fri Mar 08, 2019 3:01 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: Elkhart and Western Active line to....?
Replies: 5
Views: 9602

Re: Elkhart and Western Active line to....?

Back in the day, E&W would haul hummer frames to be unloaded near the AM General plant. Not sure when that stopped
by Firemedic Mike
Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:04 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: January, 2019
Replies: 472
Views: 109061

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: January, 2019

Injury accident in Coloma at Coloma Road on the tracks. Dispatch is being asked to contact CSX

***Update... sounds like an ambulance may be involved
by Firemedic Mike
Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:06 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: South Shore to run Frieght To Jackson???
Replies: 44
Views: 24742

Re: South Shore to run Frieght To Jackson???

The hopper cars in question in Niles were empty old woodchip gons being loaded with shredded tires. I don’t know if they still load there or not.
by Firemedic Mike
Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:55 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Current/Former CN Facility in Edwardsburg?
Replies: 4
Views: 4874

Re: Current/Former CN Facility in Edwardsburg?

I went by a few weeks ago and didn’t see it. It is possible it is there and I just missed it
by Firemedic Mike
Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:31 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Current/Former CN Facility in Edwardsburg?
Replies: 4
Views: 4874

Re: Current/Former CN Facility in Edwardsburg?

It was the most recent depot. Now it is an MoW building. The flat had MoW “junk” and a crane clamshell bucket when it was still there.