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Tom49801 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:27 pm

M326-12 @ 14:23 eastward reported stalled at the top of Saugatuck Hill mp CG32.5 with CSX engines #3201 + #5218 & 87 cars. Leader had stopped loading and will cut his train to take 1/2 at a time over the hill.

They just can't win lately with these M326 trains can they.

Did M326 end up tying down due to having to wait for the coal train helpers? M326-11 @ 16:04 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 448 axles. CSX engines #4755 + #7091 & 109 cars. He's taking Wells siding mp CG43.3 & will tie down there until a "R crew" brings the coal t...

M326-11 @ 14:44 was on the move again from Riverside mp CG80.1 but the prior mechanical issues for his leader had returned. They think they can make it to Wells siding mp CG43.3 & see if arrangements can be made to bring the coal train's "CSX Pushers" that are currently in Grand Rapids to Wells. He...

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southwestmichigan wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:43 pm

CSX loaded coal train passed Porter CP 482 with BNSF 6288, 5673 DPU at 3:39 PM CST

Was 5673 nose out?

No, both motors facing east.

Thanks for the information on that.

southwestmichigan wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:43 pm

CSX loaded coal train passed Porter CP 482 with BNSF 6288, 5673 DPU at 3:39 PM CST

Was 5673 nose out?

W003-19 “CSX Geometry Train” @ 18:26 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 12 axles. CSXT engine #9969 & 2 cars: Hocking Valley + Track Geometry Car TGC3. No "on the fly" HBD testing. They can probably make Kirk siding before tying down I would imagine. They might be...

CSX W003 passed New Buffalo CG114.9 with CSX 9969 at 5:55 PM EST This time, W003 passed New Buffalo in main track at 40 MPH They will be right on the heels of M326 running that speed. If they aren't scanning sidings. W003-19 “CSX Geometry Train” @ 18:26 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp C...

southwestmichigan wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 19, 2024 6:17 pm

CSX W003 passed New Buffalo CG114.9 with CSX 9969 at 5:55 PM EST
This time, W003 passed New Buffalo in main track at 40 MPH

They will be right on the heels of M326 running that speed. If they aren't scanning sidings.

Here's the link for the new Chesterton cam: https://virtualrailfan.com/chesterton/ Thank you Tom. That will help us a lot as a replacement for the Bangor Cam, although I bet it isn't quite is handy. The Chesterton camera is great for consist ID, but I will miss the Bangor cam. The street and foot t...

C800-17 @ 22:03 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 Hartford, Mi (axle count was stepped on by another radio call). BNSF engine #9112 & 129 loaded coal cars & rear dpu KCSM engine #4661. He will be taking Wells Siding mp CG43.3 & tie down. Amtrak P370-17 @ 22:09 eastward reported by ...

Nose out DPU for the KCSM for C800-17 Thank you Andy. If you or Tom don't get the audio on the tie down location I will advise if it is at Grand Junction when I get back home. Hi, at 20:41 the Dispatcher had advised C800-17 to take Kirk Siding mp CG72.3 and wait there until Amtrak P370 passes by. T...

Per cam, per buddy, confirmed. Probably will tie down if the temporary pusher powers aren’t back Was the dpu nose out? And happen to have the link to the new cam? Nose out DPU for the KCSM for C800-17 Thank you Andy. If you or Tom don't get the audio on the tie down location I will advise if it is ...

Per cam, per buddy, confirmed. Probably will tie down if the temporary pusher powers aren’t back Was the dpu nose out? And happen to have the link to the new cam? Here's the link for the new Chesterton cam: https://virtualrailfan.com/chesterton/ Thank you Tom. That will help us a lot as a replaceme...

CSX loaded coal train passed Porter CP 482 with BNSF xxxx (SD70ACE), KCSM 4xxx DPU (ES44AC) at 5:41 PM CST KCSM 4661 per a buddy. Per cam, per buddy, confirmed. Probably will tie down if the temporary pusher powers aren’t back Was the dpu nose out? And happen to have the link to the new cam?

Unknown Train @ 19:00 reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, MI at 546 axles. Axle math fits 3 engines and 132 coal cars or 5 engines with 129 coal cars The BNSF engines #9280 and #9284 (trail or DP only) are the next temporary pusher power for next loaded coal at Wells Siding. E800-15 @ ...

West Olive empties south at Riley St. Holland 3:26 PM. Might be BNSF 1003 as one of the rear DPUs. It was the 2nd unit of 4 on the end. So the question remains if it will be left with the helpers, or carry on west with the empties. R598-16 with BNSF engine #9231 + 130? coal empties + rear BNSF engi...

Tlout wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 16, 2024 3:28 pm

West Olive empties south at Riley St. Holland 3:26 PM. Might be BNSF 1003 as one of the rear DPUs.

It was the 2nd unit of 4 on the end. So the question remains if it will be left with the helpers, or carry on west with the empties.

P371-16 departing Grand Rapids station @ 05:59 IDTX~4627 Morning peeps this is bribery, I’m on the P371 this morning and will give $5 (cash app / Venmo/Apple Pay to the first person who gets a video of us going by! Very serious! Private message me for phone number to send it to! I’ll be filming goi...

C801-14 @ 15:26 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 524 axles. BNSF engine #6018 & 128 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #(??). Maybe I have missed any current discussion about it in my absence while away, and I haven't scrolled back too far. But is any kind ...

C801-14 @ 15:26 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 524 axles. BNSF engine #6018 & 128 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #(??). Maybe I have missed any current discussion about it in my absence while away, and I haven't scrolled back too far. But is any kind ...