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by M.D.Bentley
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: Carleton Yard
Replies: 5
Views: 1111

Re: Carleton Yard

Yes, at one time there was a single home in the middle of the wye to the DT&I. Don't recall any industries that far south on the Lincoln. Long siding (by the golf course) was still in use (by the Conrail local) in the 80's. Unsure if it was an interchange point between the PRR and C&O.
by M.D.Bentley
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Conrail Shared Assets Trackage
Replies: 26
Views: 5749

Re: Conrail Shared Assets Trackage

Question, Detroit junction? Just yards in Detroit or all the yards that Conrail has.
by M.D.Bentley
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: What got my attention?
Replies: 10
Views: 7466

Re: What got my attention?

Some 3rd rail had wooden covers to prevent ice and snow build up. Rules were a little different then. :D Didn't type that but sounds cool! :lol:
by M.D.Bentley
Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: Greenfield Village "Railroad Days" of yore...
Replies: 15
Views: 9824

Re: Greenfield Village "Railroad Days" of yore...

After the roundhouse and turn table were opened A.K.A. as Railroad Junction. The Village said that every day is railroad day now. And no need for a special event anymore. And the Civil war remembrance will never happen again. Way too many people BUTT HURT! We had been members for over 25 years and w...
by M.D.Bentley
Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up Thread 2023
Replies: 317
Views: 143979

Re: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up thread 2023

CN dispatcher is talking about the medical emergency on Amtrak #350 at "Fern". Train tracker shows the delay.
by M.D.Bentley
Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: I thought we defused the railroad strike bomb...
Replies: 30
Views: 21529

Re: I thought we defused the railroad strike bomb...

Working conditions aside. The recent attendance policy really pissed a lot of people off. These D**KH**Ds sitting in their Ivory towers, think that they are Robber Barons of old! And they are NOT! That being said, the railroads were built on the backs of men that knew what they were getting into. To...
by M.D.Bentley
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: CSX color scheme..
Replies: 2
Views: 8538

Re: CSX color scheme..

Try "Enchantment blue ".
by M.D.Bentley
Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:27 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Court rules against railroad that struck Detroit-area teen
Replies: 36
Views: 20168

Re: Court rules against railroad that struck Detroit-area teen

Do STUPID things, GET STUPID prizes! The crew can claim Permanent occupational disability and the carrier can sue for interfering with interstate commerce. And maybe terroristic activities. This will be worth watching, the ambulance chasers will.
by M.D.Bentley
Wed Mar 09, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: Locomotive Tank Capacity
Replies: 2
Views: 4324

Re: Locomotive Tank Capacity

Railroads (like airlines) negotiate fuel prices & futures and lock in a rate for a set time period.
by M.D.Bentley
Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:45 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Amtrak M o W accident.
Replies: 1
Views: 5384

Amtrak M o W accident.

Looking for additional information concerning the accident that happened 2 nights ago. Involving an Amtrak Dynamic Track Stabilizer and a regulator. Happened on 3rd shift, regulator was following the DTS and hit it at 30 mph. City/ state unknown at this time.
by M.D.Bentley
Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: ADBF/JAIL Changes Made Under New Ownership
Replies: 283
Views: 920038

Re: ADBF/JAIL Changes Made Under New Ownership

DT&I heritage unit, Maybe ?
by M.D.Bentley
Sun Feb 06, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: Where Is It?
Replies: 11189
Views: 1862450

Re: Where Is It?

Considering where the power is based, 313 it is. Was a busy double track there, back in the day.
by M.D.Bentley
Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS/CP Train Location Updates 2022
Replies: 361
Views: 232497

Re: NS/CP Train Location Updates 2022

NS 332 w/the NS 3040, hit a tractor at Oak Street in Wyandotte.
by M.D.Bentley
Mon Jan 31, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS/CP Train Location Updates 2022
Replies: 361
Views: 232497

Re: NS/CP Train Location Updates 2022

NS 428 on the ground at YD.
by M.D.Bentley
Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:33 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - January 2022
Replies: 624
Views: 113039

Re: CN Train Location Updates - January 2022

428 on the ground at "YD".
by M.D.Bentley
Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: " CP tunnel office"
Replies: 3
Views: 21295

" CP tunnel office"

Drove by the old CP tunnel office and it was gone! Anybody else notice this? Had avoided the area because of the road closures.
by M.D.Bentley
Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Operating Interlocking Towers 2022
Replies: 5
Views: 4592

Re: Operating Interlocking Towers 2022

Delray wasn’t quite the last. I believe local track switching responsibilities are still functioning at both the Shortcut Bridge and the NS Bridge over the Rouge in addition to bridge control. These are both within a mile or two of Delray. There are at least 3 interlocking towers still open in metr...
by M.D.Bentley
Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: NS Roadrailer service coming to an end?
Replies: 5
Views: 5659

Re: NS Roadrailer service coming to an end?

I just talked to a buddy of mine that’s a conductor for NS and he’s told me that NS’ contract with triple crown will be ending soon, does anyone happen to know a timeline as to when the contract ends and also why they’re not extending it? In one if their most recent issues, Trains Magazine actually...
by M.D.Bentley
Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:38 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: 1225 to Port of Monroe
Replies: 22
Views: 10404

Re: 1225 to Port of Monroe

https://www.facebook.com/100009331462295/posts/3132693720384979/?d=n So this was announced today. If this holds up this will be the engines first venture off GLC in over a decade. My question is how in the world will 1225 be getting to the Port of Monroe? It will obviously be towed, but what way wi...
by M.D.Bentley
Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: BO (Botsford) Tower Demolition
Replies: 67
Views: 43843

Re: BO (Botsford) Tower Demolition

Some of the Conrail old-heads running Amtrak trains would crack the whip west of Kalamazoo. That is until they caught Bernie Potts go through Lawton at 100+MPH. The Decatur Police Department called BO threatening to start writing tickets if trains didn't slow down. Bill Pontius replied "Well if you...