CN Train Location Updates - December 2020

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Re: CN Train Location Updates - December 2020

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Z148 with the CN 7600 heritage slug unit went by Jason’s 205 cam around 1 AM bound for Toronto.

The Wisconsin Central heritage unit came into Kirk on M336 from Fon Du Lac, WI last night. It is leading A492 today. Was spotted around 8:00 AM in South Bend, Indiana.

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A492 is OD now. Should depart BC in around 90 or so.

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CN e280 by 295 20 min ago. Solo UP 5997 leader. Intermodal for 514 and racks for Flint.

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397 by 205 - CN 5739/IC 1037 (CN paint)/IC 1025 (Death Star)

A492 w Wisconsin central heritage unit leading is on the move, meeting 397 at Walton.

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Re: CN Train Location Updates - December 2020

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Just saw what appeared to be that eastbound (now southbound) 280 reported earlier. It was crossing Seymour Road between Linden and Gaines on the Holly Sub at 1:30pm. Solo UP and intermodal/racks.

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Southbound 280 by LInden at 1:36pm with UP 5997, 82 cars. Cars 1-24 were intermodal and the rest autoracks.

Are we sure this isn't a late 116????

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atrainguy60 wrote:
Sun Dec 20, 2020 1:31 pm
Just saw what appeared to be that eastbound (now southbound) 280 reported earlier. It was crossing Seymour Road between Linden and Gaines on the Holly Sub at 1:30pm. Solo UP and intermodal/racks.
Must have been 116 then. 276? By 205 at 1338. All racks with 2 cn. 492 with the wc engine is 15 minutes or so ahead of him.

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A492 clear Trowbridge

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A492 in Haslett now

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Eb by 205 at 1410. 2 cn and 149 empty wells

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514 in Durand about to enter the Holly Sub at 2:17pm. Three CN engines and a short train.

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A492 taking M2 at Durand.

EB 2CN rack train 15 min behind A492.

Empty wells just went EB by 205 about seven minutes ago.

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LansingRailFan wrote:
Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:19 pm
A492 taking M2 at Durand.

EB 2CN rack train 15 min behind A492.

Empty wells just went EB by 205 about seven minutes ago.
Alright, does train A492 work the yard in Flint on its way east? What time would this train be expected to arrive in Port Huron? Is the WC "Heritage Unit" leading? COOL!!!! :shock: :!: :!: :shock:
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Robertrains wrote:
Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:33 pm
LansingRailFan wrote:
Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:19 pm
A492 taking M2 at Durand.

EB 2CN rack train 15 min behind A492.

Empty wells just went EB by 205 about seven minutes ago.
Alright, does train A492 work the yard in Flint on its way east? What time would this train be expected to arrive in Port Huron? Is the WC "Heritage Unit" leading? COOL!!!! :shock: :!: :!: :shock:
Yes it works in Flint.

Yes it’s leading, solo.

Idk when you could expect it in PH.

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492 just cleared East Durand at 2:46pm.

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Eastbound rack train passing East Durand at 2:57pm. 2 CN engines leading.

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Southbound baretable train at Durand at 1528. M-2 and SD70I.

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Well I won't be able to get train A492 with WC "Heritage Unit" ET44AC #3069!!!! OK, this train is going to Sarnia! Does anyone know if this unit will come back to MI tomorrow? :?: How likely are the chances for it to come back in the next few days? Routing? :?: Shucks I missed the GTW "Heritage Unit" SD70M-2 #8952!!!! :cry:
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bnsfben wrote:
Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:29 pm
Southbound baretable train at Durand at 1528. M-2 and SD70I.
Through Gaines at 3:39pm.

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bnsfben wrote:
Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:29 pm
Southbound baretable train at Durand at 1528. M-2 and SD70I.
Someone cited this as an X195.

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