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by Fred
Thu Jun 08, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Michigan Railroad Club
Replies: 3
Views: 1450

Re: Michigan Railroad Club

I agree, real nice program
by Fred
Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Train derailment in Detroit
Replies: 7
Views: 3700

Re: Train derailment in Detroit

I believe from Chicago to Flat Rock
by Fred
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Carleton
Replies: 30
Views: 16654

Re: Carleton

Lumber When I worked at River Rouge back in 2010 they would get the occasional load of lumber along with the normal cars of sand. I believe the lumber was used when the glass was being shipped out in the truck
by Fred
Fri Nov 04, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Study Time....again - A2TC commuter rail project
Replies: 213
Views: 109638

Re: Study Time....again - A2TC commuter rail project

Do you think Delta, United, and the rest would be profitable if THEY had to build the airport, maintain it, and staff air traffic controllers ? Not on your life !
by Fred
Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: I&O
Replies: 7
Views: 14495

I&O

Any idea if the I&O will be coming to Flat Rock this morning ?
by Fred
Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: Illinois Talk
Topic: Savanna, IL
Replies: 2
Views: 11425

Re: Savanna, IL

Thanks a lot Jim, more info than I had hoped for, now if the trains show up, it will be a good visit !
Fred
by Fred
Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: Illinois Talk
Topic: Savanna, IL
Replies: 2
Views: 11425

Savanna, IL

Plan on going there in 3 weeks and was curious on train counts during daylight hours on each line. Appreciate any and all info
Thanks
by Fred
Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:47 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: CF&E West of Ft Wayne
Replies: 0
Views: 8447

CF&E West of Ft Wayne

Any ideas of CF&E operations between Ft Wayne & Chicago ?
Thanks
by Fred
Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Ford Dearborn Question
Replies: 5
Views: 8123

Re: Ford Dearborn Question

Before Conrail came to be, Livernois yard had a day job that delivered cars to Fords at Miller Road. The train had to be blocked as well: loaded boxes, mty boxes, loaded gons, and loaded hoppers. Typical run was 25-30 cars in, same amount out, however there were days where 60 cars out also occured.
by Fred
Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Dispatching styles and the “RN”
Replies: 18
Views: 13581

Re: Dispatching styles and the “RN”

All replies are right on point. Use to be dispatchers were former towerman who knew the territory and train operation. Now, for the most part, new dispatchers are fresh off the street, know very little about the operation of a railroad because most T&E employees don't want any part of being a dispat...
by Fred
Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:55 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: October, 2020 Obituaries.
Replies: 17
Views: 21197

Oct Abits

Bob Gibson at 85, great pitcher in his era, lost to Mickey Lolich in game 7, 1968
by Fred
Mon Aug 10, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Amtrak #353
Replies: 3
Views: 4846

Amtrak #353

Thought I heard Amtrak #353 on the scanner, is it back running again?
by Fred
Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:52 am
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: CIND
Replies: 2
Views: 8432

Re: CIND

Thanks, I'll be going back there later this summer.
by Fred
Thu Jul 23, 2020 1:14 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: AA Info
Replies: 2
Views: 7821

AA Info

Can some one tell me what time the crew is on duty in Toledo who takes the train north to Osmer and what's the speed limit between Milan & Osmer.
Thanks
by Fred
Thu Jul 09, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: CIND
Replies: 2
Views: 8432

CIND

After visiting family in Indy this friday, will be heading over to the Cincy area and was wondering about train operations between Greensburg and Valley jct. Any info would be appreciated,
Thank You
by Fred
Thu Jun 18, 2020 12:01 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS Updates - 2020
Replies: 166
Views: 165143

Re: NS Updates - 2020

NS189 with NS 8101 (C of G unit) by Belleville, Mi at 1030am
by Fred
Thu May 28, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: May, 2020
Replies: 421
Views: 130595

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May, 2020

Q-131 & 132 operation ceased when the auto companies shut down. Q-151& 152 likewise downsized due to economy, those cars now part of the Q508 & 509. Would "think" they will return when auto companies really back up and running down Mexico way as well
by Fred
Fri May 22, 2020 2:20 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS Updates - 2020
Replies: 166
Views: 165143

Re: NS Updates - 2020

At 130pm he was at Oakwood making a pickup.