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by justalurker66
Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

One of my favorite photos at Ogden Dunes because it shows the track shift. 20230923-OgdenDunes1.jpg The foreground track is the old alignment across Hillcrest Rd. the gauntlet switch and platform track are on the new alignment. Note that the gauntlet track (away from the platform) is basically in li...
by justalurker66
Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:08 am
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

Beverly Shores is great, only problem now is that the blue light is behind the pole line as viewed from approaching trains, and the call button is in the middle of the platform so the noobs will struggle to find it. Hmmm ... no sign to warn "fraudulent activation may result in prosecution" (and no ...
by justalurker66
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:13 am
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

This weekend in Miller at the CSX bridge ... 20231015-Miller-CSX1.jpg The ground has been cleared around the bridges so you can actually see the new bridge in the center with the older South Shore bridge to the left and the US 12 bridge to the east. 20231015-Miller-CSX2.jpg A closer look at the two ...
by justalurker66
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:09 am
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

This weekend in Ogden Dunes --- 20231015-OgdenDunes1.jpg Raising the roof on the platform as the gaunlet track is being installed. 20231015-OgdenDunes2.jpg Road work on US 12 to add turn lanes for Ogden Dunes. The road has been cut for a median. 20231015-OgdenDunes3.jpg The platform as seen from US ...
by justalurker66
Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:15 am
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: Elkhart and Western question
Replies: 3
Views: 2536

Re: Elkhart and Western question

Discussed recently on the Michigan board: http://railroadfan.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=39428 When I used to drive to Elkhart and surrounding areas for delivery work on the regular, the E&W from Elkhart ran right by one of my stops. They were ALWAYS running Tuesday and Thursday. Not once did they...
by justalurker66
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CP Holiday Train 2022
Replies: 18
Views: 11988

Re: CP Holiday Train 2022

GTW6401 wrote:
Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:21 pm
The 2023 Holiday Train schedule was released. Windsor, Ontario is Friday November 24th.
I may have to adjust my Thanksgiving weekend schedule. I missed 2022 due to work.
by justalurker66
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

I assume any ADA riders in Michigan City will start using the 11th St station instead of Shops. I agree that high level platforms benefit all passengers. They provide equal access for those with limited mobility and they reduce ADA related delays for non-mobility limited passengers. I remember the d...
by justalurker66
Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

https://mysouthshoreline.com/south-shore-line-schedule-revision-service-announcement-oct-25-2023/ In order to accommodate the South Shore Line’s successful completion of the first phase of the Double Track NWI project in Michigan City, a train schedule revision will be implemented effective Wednesda...
by justalurker66
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

The ADA has arrived at Beverly Shores. In the published planning documents, Beverly Shores was not going to be a fully accessible station. After initial construction the crews have gone back, cut out some concrete and added new concrete and tactile strips to mark the platform edge (the original tact...
by justalurker66
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

20231007-11thSt-Washington.jpg Washington St with one southbound lane will have a left turn cycle. 20231007-11thSt-Wabash.jpg Wabash St has a dedicated left turn lane. 20231007-11thSt-Franklin3.jpg The northbound signals are "laid back". These signals have special lenses that intentionally make the...
by justalurker66
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

Working through a few remaining items - 20231007-11thSt-Station.jpg Work underway on the ballast on track 1 at the station. 20231007-11thSt-Franklin1.jpg Traffic Lights are working in downtown Michigan City, including the walk lights. (After stopping for the tracks for the past 20 months some driver...
by justalurker66
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:49 am
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

South Shore Line preparing to open first leg of Double Track route The South Shore is targeting the week of Oct. 16 to begin running trains between Michigan City and Dune Park, railroad President and General Manager Michael Noland told its Board of Trustees Monday. "We have successfully completed o...
by justalurker66
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

Michigan City on Sunday ...
The west end of 10th St is nearly complete.
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Ogden Dunes ...
Hillcrest Rd has been rebuilt for the new crossing and work continues on the track past the new platform.
20231001-OgdenDunes2.jpg
20231001-OgdenDunes1.jpg
by justalurker66
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

Finally - Michigan City today ... Quiet Zone improvements are underway at the crossings east of Michigan Ave. This is the crossing at Carroll Ave which is due to open on Monday. The additional concrete barrier in the middle of the road will help qualify the crossing to be included in the proposed Mi...
by justalurker66
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

Ogden Dunes today ... The gauntlet took shape quickly. The main track will be shifted to the right (south) to line up with the platform and give room for trains on the gauntlet. (Hillcrest Rd will close Monday for the crossing to be rebuilt.) Photos taken from Hillcrest Rd, the south side of US 12 a...
by justalurker66
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

Miller Beach today ...
Lake St is open as sidewalk work continues.
Track work continues eastbound as the switch for the layover yard is installed.
20230923-Miller2.jpg
Three cranes are being used to place the bridge over the CSX tracks.
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by justalurker66
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

Yes, the CSX bridge is the last one for the entire Double Track project. I have not managed to catch a test train on my weekend visits. I usually see a freight train on the weekend evenings. This weekend I made a couple of trips and saw a UP powered coal train heading to Michigan City on Saturday ni...
by justalurker66
Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:36 am
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: West Lake Line
Replies: 17
Views: 9318

Re: West Lake Line

Michigan and Homan bridge all set! On to the next bridge.
(Traffic lights need to be re-installed.)
20230916-WL-Homan-Michigan.jpg
by justalurker66
Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

At Ogden Dunes, Track 1 has been removed and will be replaced by a gauntlet track. 20230917-OgdenDunes1.jpg Back in Michigan City, The first layer of asphalt has been laid replacing the tracks on 10th St between Willard St and the Amtrak line. 20230917-10thSt-Willard.jpg York St in Michigan City was...
by justalurker66
Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: South Shore Double Track
Replies: 384
Views: 210291

Re: South Shore Double Track

Weekend Update Starting in Miller Indiana where the Lake St crossing is scheduled to open Monday. Some sidewalk work remains to be completed and lines need to be painted. Traffic lights are set to three way stop (flashing red in all directions). 20230916-Miller1.jpg There will be a pedestrian crossi...