CSX Train Location Updates - September 2023

[dave989]

Correction, L301 is setting out two Lumber cars for Standale Lumber. Three cars will not fit the spur.

[BL2-1843]

L302-26[/b] @ 14:52 Rougemere Yard/Detroit job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #3344 + #(??). No other info could be understood.

Was out in the back yard cutting grass when L302 went by Howell at 17:25. Could be wrong, but was pretty sure the lead unit was 3364. Trailing was 799. Train had 65 cars. Came in and double checked that on the DD at Fowlerville.

799 was also on L302 on August 29th, paired with 7252 at that time.

[Tom49801]

C800-26 @ 20:07 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 524 axles. BNSF engine #9306 & 128 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #8477. He was told to take Grand Jct siding mp CG55.6 to clear up for Amtrak P370. Then, he'll go to Wells siding mp CG41.4 & add CSX engines #3243 + #759 behind his leader & tie down there.

[mittenrails]

3194 has arrived into Barr on the M642 as a mid DPU. This train’s power is commonly known for being placed onto M326 and is worth keeping an eye out for

[Tom49801]

L302-26[/b] @ 14:52 Rougemere Yard/Detroit job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #3344 + #(??). No other info could be understood.

Was out in the back yard cutting grass when L302 went by Howell at 17:25. Could be wrong, but was pretty sure the lead unit was 3364. Trailing was 799. Train had 65 cars. Came in and double checked that on the DD at Fowelrville.

L302-26 @ 20:25 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 480 axles. CSX engines #3364 + #799 & 117 cars. He had work in Lansing. I'll be listening to channel 1414 for a confirmation on the leader's number when he releases his EC1 at Lake Odessa. Note: going thru the archives, I did hear him call the Dispatcher & he did say #3364.

[Andy24]

3194 has arrived into Barr on the M642 as a mid DPU. This train’s power is commonly known for being placed onto M326 and is worth keeping an eye out for

Thanks for heads up!

[Tom49801]

L302-26 @ 21:06 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 480 axles. CSX engines #3364 + #799 & 117 cars. He had work in Lansing.

C800-26 @ 21:18:20 eastward Bangor’s Division St crossing mp CG60.93 live cam with BNSF engine #9306 & 128 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #8477. He was told to take Grand Jct siding mp CG55.6 to clear up for Amtrak P370. Then, he'll go to Wells siding mp CG41.4 & add CSX engines #3243 + #759 behind his leader & tie down there. There was a change in plans, he had tied down in Grand Jct.

Amtrak P370-26 @ 21:33 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4604 & 3 cars.

L302-26 @ 21:43 westward with a Medium Clear signal at Seymour mp CH148.1

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-26 @ 22:16:33 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 live cam with IDTX engine #4604 & 3 cars (Horizon Cafe + 2 Horizon Coaches) with 5 passengers Off at the station mp CG60.5

[mittenrails]

3194 has arrived into Barr on the M642 as a mid DPU. This train’s power is commonly known for being placed onto M326 and is worth keeping an eye out for

Small update: It is planned for M326. It’s just now unknown whether it will lead or trail.

[Tom49801]

L304-26 @ 01:26 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 40 axles. CSX engines #8016 + #4067 & 7 cars. He has work at Lake Odessa mp CH120.4

L304-26 @ 03:09 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 28 axles. CSX engines #4067 + #8016 & 4 cars. He’s returning to Ensel / Lansing mp CH90.

[Tom49801]

M327-27 @ 05:07 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #337 + #351 & (??) cars. They had used their hand-set & it was just all static aside from hearing what the leading engine is. They are building their train at this time.

[pudgy]

M327-27 @ 05:07 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #337 + #351 & (??) cars. They had used their hand-set & it was just all static aside from hearing what the leading engine is. They are building their train at this time.

337, 351, 6518, 6248. 177 cars, 50 x 127, 10,728 tons, 9785 feet

[Tom49801]

Many thanks, Pudgy, for the M327 info

Amtrak P371-27 @ 06:37 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4604 & 3 cars (Horizon Cafe + 2 Horizon Coaches).

[GRRailFan08]

M32627 building in Barr with CSX 7273 + 5282 on profile @6:27AM, no visual confirmation yet

[David Lang]

It was stated on the other board that Detroit-Chicago traffic was now (or sometime in the near future apparently) going to be rerouted via Grand Rapids.

Could this be the reason for a very large 177 car M-327?

[pudgy]

It was stated on the other board that Detroit-Chicago traffic was now (or sometime in the near future apparently) going to be rerouted via Grand Rapids.

Could this be the reason for a very large 177 car M-327?

Not really. Occasionally bunches of cars show up at once and bulk up these trains. This train got a bunch of cars from Lansing today that were on the GLC.

[pudgy]

M32627 building in Barr with CSX 7273 + 5282 on profile @6:27AM, no visual confirmation yet

Visual confirmation, 7273 and 5282 rear unit. 67 cars.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-27 @ 07:16 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4604 & 3 cars (Horizon Cafe + 2 Horizon Coaches).

Amtrak P371-27 @ 07:32:52 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam with 2 passengers On at the station mp CG60.52

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-27 @ 08:34 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4604 & 3 cars (Horizon Cafe + 2 Horizon Coaches).

[GRHC]

M327-27 into Zeeland Michigan @ 08:31

Note: CSX engine #6248 had its front left cab door open this morning.