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by redcrumbox
Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Prototype Circular Yard
Replies: 5
Views: 7026

Re: Prototype Circular Yard

More producers are building loops to increase efficiency. Several factors are mentioned in this article.

http://ethanolproducer.com/articles/147 ... k-comeback
by redcrumbox
Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Man tries to steal UP locomotive in Phoenix
Replies: 5
Views: 4978

Re: Man tries to steal UP locomotive in Phoenix

He was going to drive it to the hardware store to buy more spray cans.
by redcrumbox
Sat Oct 28, 2017 2:08 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CSX Montreal sub is up for sale.
Replies: 1
Views: 3280

CSX Montreal sub is up for sale.

I heard about it on am radio news. Have not found any links to support the story yet. Anyone else have any thoughts on this? A few years ago CSX built a 100 million dollar terminal on the outskirts of Montreal. From 2 years ago -“We believe this new terminal will provide immediate and long-term bene...
by redcrumbox
Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Derailment in Buffalo, NY 9/13/2017
Replies: 2
Views: 3907

Re: Derailment in Buffalo, NY 9/13/2017

What my 2010 timetable says.
No. 1 Track 20'2"
No. 2 Track 19'10"

Another look. Can you say crunch.

http://www.wgrz.com/img/resize/content. ... ideo-still
by redcrumbox
Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: Safest Grade Crossing In America
Replies: 20
Views: 10862

Safest Grade Crossing In America

ROFLMAO. If you never seen this, you haven't seen everything.

https://youtu.be/goKnQ66VpWg
by redcrumbox
Thu Aug 24, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Sandusky Ohio
Replies: 3
Views: 6377

Re: Sandusky Ohio

W&LE was off the rails in Norwalk with the stone train. Location was west of hwy 250 in the curve. Some photos in the Norwalk Reflector online.
by redcrumbox
Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Union Pacific to lay of 500 managers and 250 other workers
Replies: 4
Views: 4416

Re: Union Pacific to lay of 500 managers and 250 other worke

Is PTC hindering the recent attempts at cost savings? The rate of return on PTC was estimated to be between 45% and 160%. Is UP now projecting the lower end of that percentage since coal tonnage have gone the way of the dodo?
by redcrumbox
Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:15 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Propsed Steel manufacturing in/near Durand
Replies: 46
Views: 17018

Re: Propsed Steel manufacturing in/near Durand

Going along with penn central and AARR, my guess it will be a bird chopper manufacturing facility powered by more bird choppers or even solar. When you read 'increased housing values' in the article atrainguy60 provided, then it becomes obvious there will be a wind farm included some how, some way. ...
by redcrumbox
Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Return of the T&OC- Stony Ridge
Replies: 20
Views: 28153

Re: Return of the T&OC- Stony Ridge

Ahh the pumpkin pole crossing.... ...BTW "Pumpkin Pole" refers to the fact that a local resident places a pumpkin on the top of the flashers every year. Last years pumpkin. https://www.google.com/maps/@41.5100773,-83.5075488,3a,15y,345.71h,94.44t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sUnfZM_W7hFJo-lY-RxRI6w!2e0!7i133...
by redcrumbox
Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:46 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Ohio Rail Plan 2017
Replies: 29
Views: 33946

Re: Ohio Rail Plan 2017

How will the withering peavine relieve major backups in Columbus and Bellevue?
by redcrumbox
Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:50 pm
Forum: Illinois Talk
Topic: CN U706 derailment in Plainfield, IL.
Replies: 1
Views: 4918

Re: CN U706 derailment in Plainfield, IL.

Wow. The derailment occurred where crews were laying a pipeline to rest under the ROW. The trenches on either side of the ROW are leading up to the borehole. Good thing is there was no fire or injuries.

https://youtu.be/s8dCZnFq2I0
by redcrumbox
Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:39 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Side Dump Ballast Cars Moving East by Semi
Replies: 6
Views: 1717

Re: Side Dump Ballast Cars Moving East by Semi

Cartier Railway.
by redcrumbox
Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Side Dump Ballast Cars Moving East by Semi
Replies: 6
Views: 1717

Re: Side Dump Ballast Cars Moving East by Semi

GreatLakesRailfan wrote: Would anyone happen to know where these cars are going, and why they're crossing the border by highway, instead of rail?

Thanks.
The destination railroad is isolated from the Canadian rail network.
by redcrumbox
Wed May 24, 2017 2:40 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread
Replies: 1405
Views: 1611119

Re: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread

Robertrains wrote: Man, you would think these units could be "Sold" easily!

157 were sold easily in 2016.
by redcrumbox
Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:20 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CN patents safer way to transport bitumen.
Replies: 3
Views: 3901

Re: CN patents safer way to transport bitumen.

Knowing that Bitumen is a non volatile, adhesive and waterproofing material derived from residue from a selected asphalt rich crude oil, will Bitumen ever cease to be diluted with light crude to transport it in pipeline/tankcar?
by redcrumbox
Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: CSX what is going on there
Replies: 7
Views: 7707

Re: CSX what is going on there

Merger.
by redcrumbox
Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:01 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: St. Joseph - CSX Needs To Take Action Or They'll Be Swimming
Replies: 44
Views: 13091

Re: St. Joseph - CSX Needs To Take Action Or They'll Be Swim

justalurker66 wrote: It appears that all of the neighboring property owners have a working sea wall in place and this property was skipped. I do not see any property owner who would be harmed if erosion was stopped in this area.
Csx is the property owner on either side of the broken seawall.
by redcrumbox
Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: St. Joseph - CSX Needs To Take Action Or They'll Be Swimming
Replies: 44
Views: 13091

Re: St. Joseph - CSX Needs To Take Action Or They'll Be Swim

PatAzo wrote:According to Berrien County CSX doesn't own that section of property.
This is the owner. He is worried about the cost to fix his property.

http://wsbt.com/news/local/erosion-in-s ... ng-concern
by redcrumbox
Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:25 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Harrison Leaves CP early, looks to CSX, end of CSX in MI?
Replies: 92
Views: 29878

Re: Harrison Leaves CP early, looks to CSX, end of CSX in MI

I truly enjoy the sandhouse rumors. :lol:
by redcrumbox
Sun Jan 15, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Dutch trains 100% powered by wind energy
Replies: 4
Views: 5111

Re: Dutch trains 100% powered by wind energy

The title is somewhat misleading. Nederlandse Spoorwegen is only one rail company. Other lesser trains are still burning diesel fuel. NS also buys 50% of the power needed for these trains from foreign countries and its source could be anything other than wind. On a side note, NS has remained profita...