CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Daily whereabouts of train locations along with sightings for heads ups to other railfans.
User avatar
Jetlink
Not a Railfan
Posts: 3571
Joined: Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:41 pm
Location: 2.5 miles from CH 116.3

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by Jetlink »

Mark F wrote:My son is trying to set up an ATCS monitor on his computer. Having trouble finding the correct file for the Plymouth Sub on CSX. I see other people monitoring this line so I'm assuming that ATCS for this line is functional. He likes to ride his bike over to Elmdale if he thinks he can catch a train. Thanks for any assistance you can provide.
Try looking for the a file called CSX-WM or CSX GRMI server. I'm fairly new to ATCS myself so I'm not the one to ask for tech support. With some help from Justin in the chat room on this website I was able to get it going. I could email you the files if you can't find them. Just send me a private message. Also the gentlemen who developed the layout and server for the line through Elmdale is a member of this site. He may see this and chime in as well.
interested in trains

Patiently waiting for LansingRailfan to antagonize me in his tagline

User avatar
Tlout
WZZM's "train expert"
Posts: 7149
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:34 am
Location: Holland
Contact:

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by Tlout »

BNSF 6321, 6033 light power south at Riley St. Holland 8:14 AM.

User avatar
Tlout
WZZM's "train expert"
Posts: 7149
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:34 am
Location: Holland
Contact:

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by Tlout »

CSX 2721 pushing caboose and boxcar north at Riley St. Holland 10:36 AM.

User avatar
justin_gram
Authority on Rabbit
Posts: 4649
Joined: Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:45 pm
Location: St. Joseph CG91.9 / East Lansing CH87
Contact:

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by justin_gram »

N801-30 with BNSF 8448 leading eastbound is approaching Joy in Michigan City.

16:30 - Approach Limited indication at Vine. 532 axles, 6955 feet at 91.9 DD.

User avatar
Tlout
WZZM's "train expert"
Posts: 7149
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:34 am
Location: Holland
Contact:

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by Tlout »

BNSF 6281, 9736 north at Riley St. Holland 4:52 PM. BNSF 6033, 6321 pushing.

User avatar
SD80MAC
Ingersoll's Mr. Michigan
Posts: 10431
Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:59 pm
Location: Grand Rapids

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by SD80MAC »

Saw D902 heading east out of GR around 3 pm with 3 units and a long train, looked like mostly tanks for Port Huron. Probably east of Lansing by now.
"Remember, 4 mph is a couple, 5's a collision!"
http://flickriver.com/photos/conrail680 ... teresting/
Image

User avatar
MQT1223
O Scale Railfanner
Posts: 4028
Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:46 pm
Location: Grandville, Michigan
Contact:

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by MQT1223 »

SD80MAC wrote:Saw D902 heading east out of GR around 3 pm with 3 units and a long train, looked like mostly tanks for Port Huron. Probably east of Lansing by now.
I heard that as I was leaving work. I'm off of East Paris and 44th. I couldn't tell which way they were going, so I didn't pursue.
1223 OUT! President and Founder of the Buck Creek Central, the Rolling River Route! (2012-2017) President and Founder of the Lamberton Valley Railroad, The Tin Plate Road! Proudly railfanning with Asperger's since 1996. :)

User avatar
BL2-1843
Howell Yardmaster
Posts: 5524
Joined: Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:50 pm

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by BL2-1843 »

SD80MAC wrote:Saw D902 heading east out of GR around 3 pm with 3 units and a long train, looked like mostly tanks for Port Huron. Probably east of Lansing by now.
D902 by Howell at 17:52, CSX 7781+5113+5316 with 103 cars.

User avatar
Tlout
WZZM's "train expert"
Posts: 7149
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:34 am
Location: Holland
Contact:

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by Tlout »

West Olive empties south at Riley St. Holland 6:19 PM.

bkoole98
Railroadfan...fan
Posts: 172
Joined: Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:25 pm
Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by bkoole98 »

I just happened to make my way down to Hamilton today and was wondering if anyone out there knows when one might be able to expect a train in area. There were at least 8 grain cars at Hamilton Feed so that's an indicator that CSX is definitely still bringing stuff down there. However, the tracks look pretty trashy so it makes me think there isn't much going on.

bkoole98
Railroadfan...fan
Posts: 172
Joined: Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:25 pm
Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by bkoole98 »

Also, (I'm late with this) either a late Q326 or S326 went through Grandville shortly after 4p this afternoon with CSX SD70MAC #4532, CSX ES44AC 808, CSX SD40-2 #8446? and CSX CW44AC #136. 650 axles and a little over 8,000ft according to the ZEEEEland detector.

User avatar
Jochs
Iron Horse Whisperer
Posts: 7279
Joined: Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:52 pm
Location: On my laptop!

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by Jochs »

P370-31 is currently departing St. Joseph. Sounds like AMTK 51 leading.
Jeff O.
Celebrating 11 years dial-up free!

(18:36:45) MagnumForce: Railfanning is way more fun when you stop caring about locomotives and signals
(19:11:29) cbehr91: I can't believe I'm +1ing Brent but +1

User avatar
SD80MAC
Ingersoll's Mr. Michigan
Posts: 10431
Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:59 pm
Location: Grand Rapids

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by SD80MAC »

bkoole98 wrote:I just happened to make my way down to Hamilton today and was wondering if anyone out there knows when one might be able to expect a train in area. There were at least 8 grain cars at Hamilton Feed so that's an indicator that CSX is definitely still bringing stuff down there. However, the tracks look pretty trashy so it makes me think there isn't much going on.
Y121 makes the trek from Holland to Hamilton every Thursday.
"Remember, 4 mph is a couple, 5's a collision!"
http://flickriver.com/photos/conrail680 ... teresting/
Image

Wabash1070
Railroadfan...fan
Posts: 473
Joined: Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:57 am
Location: Williamston Michigan
Contact:

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: May 2017

Unread post by Wabash1070 »

CSX D708-31 through Williamston East didn't catch the Unit number but the horn kinda sounded like a Fouled K5LLA
I'm here

Post Reply