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Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:51 am
by Tom49801
M327-16 @ 06:47 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #873 + mid dpu CSX engine #3267 (38 deep) & 70 cars (19 loads + 51 empties) @ 4,306 tons & 4,329 feet long. They’re doubling up at this time.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:54 am
by J T
GR H & C wrote: ↑Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:38 am
mp CG25.3 Holland MI depot @ 06:45
Arrived 2 minutes ahead of schedule.
And because of that I missed my shot near the depot. Bah!
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 7:15 am
by Tom49801
Amtrak P371-17 @ 07:13 westward reported by the Defect Detector site mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 16 axles & 299 feet long. IDTX engine #4615 & 3 SuperLiners.
Amtrak P371-17 @ 07:27:40 westward on the live cam N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 with 4 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5
M327-17 @ 08:08 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 292 axles & 4,295 feet long. CSX engine #873 + mid dpu CSX engine #3267 (38 deep) & 70 cars (19 loads + 51 empties).
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:17 am
by Tom49801
Amtrak P371-17 @ 08:17 westward reported by the Defect Detector site mp CG91.9 St. Joseph, Mi with 16 axles & 309 feet long. IDTX engine #4615 & 3 SuperLiners.
M327-17 @ 08:56 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 292 axles & 4,208 feet long. CSX engine #873 + mid dpu CSX engine #3267 (38 deep) & 70 cars.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:18 am
by Tom49801
M327-17 @ 09:17 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 cam with CSX engine #873 + mid dpu CSX engine #3267 (38 deep) & 70 cars (19 loads + 51 empties).
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:28 am
by Tom49801
M327-17 @ 10:27 westward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 292 axles & 4,307 feet long. CSX engine #873 + mid dpu CSX engine #3267 (38 deep) & 70 cars.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:39 am
by SW
WB Q151 just turned south at Plymouth. CSX 7929 + 9023 + 46 double stacks, 30 singles, and 9 empties.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:48 am
by SW
WB local just turned into North yard in Plymouth. CSX 4018 + 8 boxcars, 2 covered hoppers, and 7 lumber loads.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 3:41 pm
by Tom49801
W426-17 @ 15:33 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #309 & 38 cars loaded with rails @ 2,514 tons & 1,767 feet long. He will be dropping off rail at mile posts: CG6.2 & CG24.3 & CG33.25 & is ready to depart. He is restricted to 30mph.
L303-17 @ 15:55 callimg Rouge Tower to move CSX engines #263 + #402 & start building his train inside the Grand Rapids Terminal.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:18 pm
by mittenrails
M326 clear New Buffalo tower 16:17 with CSX5444 leading and CSX5203 trailing. Decent train today
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:21 pm
by J T
Tom49801 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 17, 2022 3:41 pm
W426-17 @ 15:33 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #309 & 38 cars loaded with rails @ 2,514 tons & 1,767 feet long. He will be dropping off rail at mile posts: CG6.2 & CG24.3 & CG33.25 & is ready to depart. He is restricted to 30mph.
Currently crawling westward through Grandville, approaching the 196 overpass.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:53 pm
by Tom49801
mittenrails wrote: ↑Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:18 pm
M326 clear New Buffalo tower 16:17 with CSX5444 leading and CSX5203 trailing. Decent train today
M326-17 @ 16:59 eastward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 416 axles & 5,534 feet long. CSX engines #5444 + #5203 & 101 cars. Thank you
mittenrails for the engines` info
L303-17 @ 17:07 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #263 + #402 & 37 cars (2 loads + 35 empties) @ 1,460 tons & 2,233 feet long. He’s ready to depart & has 6 cars to set off in Lansing.
L303-17 @ 17:27 eastward reported from Madison mp CH149.7
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:36 pm
by Micah_D
17:36 - L302-17 Clear WE South Lyon. CSX 341 + 5242.
Picture is L302-17 Clearing Beck Rd in Howell.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:55 pm
by Tom49801
M326-17 @ 17:53:16 eastward Charles Street crossing Bangor, Mi CG60.78 cam with CSX engines #5444 + #5203 & 101 cars.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:09 pm
by LansingRailFan
GR H & C wrote: ↑Sat Jul 16, 2022 11:51 pm
Bro what
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:18 pm
by Talk
W426-17 clear Vriesland 18:18
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:19 pm
by Tom49801
L303-17 @ 18:17 eastward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 160 axles. CSX engines #263 + #402 & 37 cars (2 loads + 35 empties). He has 6 cars to set off in Lansing.
M326-17 @ 18:23 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 416 axles & 5,691 feet long. CSX engines #5444 + #5203 & 101 cars.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:25 pm
by GRHC
Tom49801 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 17, 2022 3:41 pm
W426-17 @ 15:33 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #309 & 38 cars loaded with rails @ 2,514 tons & 1,767 feet long. He will be dropping off rail at mile posts: CG6.2 & CG24.3 & CG33.25 & is ready to depart. He is restricted to 30mph.
Approaching Zeeland MI @ 18:25
The last car on the train was a rail unloader and still has C&O reporting marks
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:28 pm
by amessmann
Nice picture Micah, I was surprised to see they were running elephant style when I caught them at Burkhart Rd. (CH 57.8 ) at 18:15. I counted 81 cars.
18:18 - L302-17 calling clear for EE Fowlerville.
18:20 - L302-17 calling clear for WE Fowlerville. 341 and 5242 leading 81 cars.
Re: CSX Train Location Updates - July 2022
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:28 pm
by Tom49801
W426-17 @ 18:27 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 with 158 axles & 1,813 feet long. CSX engine #309 & 38 loaded rail cars.
L303-17 @ 18:59 eastward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 162 axles (+2 error) & 2,219 feet long. CSX engines #263 + #402 & 37 cars (2 loads + 35 empties). He has 6 cars to set off in Lansing.
M326-17 @ 19:06 eastward Holland Depot mp CG25.3 Main to Pass Track with CSX engines #5444 + #5203 & 131 cars. They are running around W424-17.
