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D700-06 @ 9:09pm westward cleared the Holland Depot mp CG25.3 with CSXT engines #2318 + #6918 & 7 cars. He has work for Hartford mp CG68.7 & Coloma mp CG75.8 & Sawyer mp CG105.6

D700-06 @ 9:40pm westward reported by DD mp CG44.2 with 37 axles (+1 error) & 514 ft. CSXT engines #2318 + #6918 & 7 cars.

Amtrak P370-06 eastward reported cleared the St Joseph Bridge with the IDTX #4623. No DD mp CG91.9

D700-06 @ 10:01:35pm westward Bangor's Center St crossing mp CG60.35 with CSXT engines #2318 + #6918 & 7 cars (1 CH + 4 Tanks + 2 Box cars). He’s going into the east end of Gross Siding mp CG61.3 to clear up for Amtrak.

D705-06 @ 10:03pm westward reported clear of Grand Ledge mp CH99.1 with CSXT engine #3137. Great scanner reception tonight, he was heard loud & clear.

D705-06 @ 10:16pm westward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 with 370 axles & 5,594 ft. CSXT engine #3137 & 91 cars.

Amtrak P370-06 @ 10:23:10pm eastward Bangor's Division St crossing mp CG60.93 with IDTX engine #4623 & 3 SuperLiner cars & CSXT engine #5375 on rear (1 passenger on at the station mp CG60.5) The CSXT #5375 had towed P371-05 to Chicago on April 5th after being struck around mp CG16 yesterday at a Private Crossing.

Also, at this time, nothing has been heard for D706-06 at all (not even a Grand Rapids departure). Appears, there may not have been a crew available for him today.

D705-06 @ 11:00pm westward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 with 370 axles. CSXT engine #3137 & 91 cars.

D705-06 @ 11:25pm westward reported from Thornapple mp CH139. He will hold at Seymour mp CH148.1 until Amtrak P370-06 arrives with IDTX engine #4623 & 3 SuperLiners & he has CSXT #5375 on the rear of his train. Amtrak was held at mp CG23 due to emergency equipment at the 48th St crossing mp CG14.

Amtrak P370-06 @ 11:47pm eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 with 22 axles (footage was stepped on) IDTX engine #4623 & 3 SuperLiner cars & CSXT engine #5375 on the rear of his train.

D706 by Williamston @ 0628. 2 units on the front, not able to get the numbers. Is it just me, or is the 705/706 schedule all over the place?

Big T wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:31 am

D706 by Williamston @ 0628. 2 units on the front, not able to get the numbers. Is it just me, or is the 705/706 schedule all over the place?

It’s a tad bit wonky. I, for one, am enjoying the unpredictable nature of it. I’m just glad we have more trains to watch.

D700-06 @ 03:03:25am eastward Bangor mp CG60.72 with CSXT engines #6918 + #2318 & 19 cars (6 CH + 4 Tanks + 2 Reefers + 2 Hi Tops + 5 Coils).

E801-05 @ 06:05:15am westward Bangor mp CG60.72 with BNSF engines #6293 + #8463 & 130 empty coal cars.

Amtrak P371-07 @ 06:38am westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 with 16 axles & 306 ft. IDTX engine #4623 & 3 SuperLiners.

Q327-07 @ 06:59am westward reported by DD mp CG19.1 with 292 axles & 3,702 ft long. CSXT engines #380 + #930 & 70 cars (33 loaded + 37 empty). He is picking up 22 cars from Holland.

Amtrak P371-07 @ 07:27:23am westward Bangor's Center St crossing mp CG60.35 with IDTX engine #4623 & 3 SuperLiner cars (1 passenger on at the station mp CG60.5)

Amtrak P371-07 @ 08:16am westward reported by DD mp CG91.9 w/ 16 axles & 307 ft. IDTX engine #4623 & 3 SuperLiner cars.

LansingRailFan wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:59 am

Big T wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:31 am

D706 by Williamston @ 0628. 2 units on the front, not able to get the numbers. Is it just me, or is the 705/706 schedule all over the place?

It’s a tad bit wonky. I, for one, am enjoying the unpredictable nature of it. I’m just glad we have more trains to watch.

This was D706-06 running a very late schedule:

@ 04:11am reported by the DD mp CH126.3 with 272 axles. CSXT engines #5375 + #3137 & 65 cars (34 loaded + 31 empty) & had work at Lansing. The #5375 was brought back to Grand Rapids last night on the rear of Amtrak P370-06 by the Bangor Cam @ 10:23pm & can be seen on Rewind until 10:23am today.

@ 04:50am reported by the DD mp CH104.3 with 272 axles & 4,102 feet long.

Q327-07 @ 09:23am westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 with 380 axles & 5,009 ft. CSXT engines #380 + #930 & 92 cars (he had picked up 22 cars from Holland).

327 wednesday
380 lead, 930 trail with 70 cars

735a - clear holland
working waverly from the main

737a - restricting holland - main to old holland pass
picked up: 3 tank, 5sc, 1 tank, 2 hi top hop, 2 refridge, 3 tank, and 6 ch - 22 cars

813a - med clear holland - old pass to the main
819a - restricting holland - back on their consist
841a - clear holland
380 lead, 930 trail with 92 cars

847a - clear 28
853a - clear 30
857a - clear pair east saugatuck
907a - clear new richmond
913a - clear fennville
918a - clear pair wells
923a - clear 44.2 - 380 axles, 5009'
380 lead, 930 trail with 92 cars

923a - clear 46
928a - clear 49
931a - clear 51
937a - clear pair grand junction

Q326-07 @ 09:43am eastward cleared the St Joseph Bridge with CSXT engines #3191 + #5432 & 50 cars. Bridge Tender advised Q326 there is a chain hanging under a car (probably a cap on an empty CH car). He's meeting Q327 at Riverside mp CG80.1

Q327-07 @ 09:45:55am westward Bangor's Center St crossing mp CG60.35 with CSXT engines #380 + #930 & 92 cars.

Q327-07 @ 10:52am westward reported by DD mp 91.9 with 380 axles & 5,071 ft. CSXT engines #380 + #930 & 92 cars.

Q326-07 @ 11:04:14am eastward Bangor's Division St crossing mp CG60.93 with CSXT engines #3191 + #5432 & 50 cars. He has set offs for Waverly/Holland.

D702-07 @ 11:20am eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 with 44 axles & 614 ft. CSXT engines #6918 + #2318 & 9 cars.

Q326-07 @ 11:32am eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 w/ 212 axles & 2,679 feet long.

13:10- Q326 lead engine CSXT 3191 good over the DD at Zeeland MP19.1.

Meanwhile, D702 sounds like they are switching Buzzi inbGrandville. Their lead loco is CSXT 2318, a former GP35, one of a quickly dwindling number of road slugs on csx. After they finish at Buzzi and Q326 passes they should make their trip to Waverly Yard/Holland.

Q326-07 @ 1:11pm eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 with 160 axles & 2,016 ft. CSXT engines #3191 + #5432 & 37 cars. He had set off 13 cars in Holland.

Caught a southbound grain train in Holly at 1:18pm. 2 CSX engines leading (didn’t get numbers). Even though it’s on LSRC, I figured it would be relevant since it’ll be on CSX eventually.

14:35 D702 west rolling into Zeeland with 52 cars, CSXT RD SLUG 2318 leading. Two cuts of ash gons and lots of mixed stuff for everyone. These new (old) MWCX open top hoppers with their BN markings painted out are interesting. Cascade green really seems to age nicely.

Van den Bosch feed has DSRC 8022 covered hopper on their spur, the first car I’ve seen spotted there in a couple months. Plastcore has one covered hopper. Z Lumber is empty.

GP30M4216 wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:41 pm

14:35 D702 west rolling into Zeeland with 52 cars, CSXT RD SLUG 2318 leading. Two cuts of ash gons and lots of mixed stuff for everyone.

Van den Bosch feed has a DSRC covered hopper on their spur, the first car I’ve seen spotted there in a couple months.

D702-07 @ 2:39pm westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 with 220 axles & 3,067 ft. CSXT engines #2318 + #6918 + & 53 cars.

NB D735 at 7 Mile 1720. Did not get engine #'s. Mostly boxcars, tanks, and auto racks.

SB D716 just cleared Main St in Plymouth. CSX 6494 + 9 boxcars, 3 lumber loads, 9 gons, and 1 tanker.

NB D714 just turned east at Plymouth. CSX 2686 + 1 boxcar + 2 gons.

Amtrak P370-07 @ 9:14pm westward reported by DD mp CG91.9 with 16 axles & 306 ft. IDTX engine #4623 & 3 cars.