CSX Train Location Updates - Oct. 2023

[Tom49801]

E800-30 between 01:24/01:54 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. with 532 axles. BNSF engine #8534 & 130 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #5700.

C801-30 @ 03:52:40 eastward Bangor’s Division St crossing mp CG60.93 live cam with BNSF engine #8433 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #9039? He took Grand Jct siding mp CG55.6 & tied down.

M327-31 @ 05:02 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #5244 + #7006 + #8475 & ?? cars (all static for consist info). These engines were on last night’s L302-30.

[pudgy]

M327-31 @ 05:02 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #5244 + #7006 + #8475 & ?? cars (all static for consist info). These engines were on last night’s L302-30.

CSX 5244, 7006, 8475 & 6524
43 x 65, 7374 tons, 6035 feet.

[Tom49801]

Many thanks to Pudgy for providing the M327-31 consist info

R598-31 @ 05:45 eastward Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with BNSF engine #6276 & CSX engines #3243 + #759 & 128 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #8509. This was C801-28 that had tied down in Grand Junction mp CG54 on Oct 29th. In about ½ mile he’ll diverge onto the west end of the Wye & onto the Fremont sub-division.

M327-31 @ 06:36 westward reported from Grandville, Mi mp CG6.0 with a Medium Clear signal. CSX engines #5244 + #7006 + #8475 + #6524 & 108 cars (43 loads + 65 empties) @ 7,374 tons & 6,035 feet long. Engines 1, 2, & 3 were on last night’s L302-30. Many thanks again to Pudgy for providing the consist info

Amtrak P371-31 @ 06:38 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4629 & 3 cars (2 Horizon Coaches + AmCafe).

[Tom49801]

M327-31 @ 07:04 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 454 axles. CSX engines #5244 + #7006 + #8475 + #6524 & 108 cars (43 loads + 65 empties) @ 7,374 tons & 6,035 feet long. Engines 1, 2, & 3 were on last night’s L302-30.

Amtrak P371-31 @ 07:15 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4629 & 3 cars (2 Horizon Coaches + AmCafe).

Amtrak P371-31 @ 07:29:55 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam with 5 passengers On at the station mp CG60.52

Amtrak P371-31 @ 07:40 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 in Hartford, Mi with 16 axles.

M327-31 @ 07:54 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 454 axles.

[Tom49801]

R598-31 @ 08:13 copied their EC1 to depart the power plant in West Olive, Mi mp CGP 1.0 & head southward to the Grand Rapids sub-div in Holland, Mi with CSX engines #759 + #3243 lite power headed to Grand Junction siding mp CG54 to pick p C801-30 that had tied down there earlier this morning.

M327-31 @ 08:14:13 westward Bangor, Mi N. Center St crossing mp CG60.35 live cam CSX engines #5244 + #7006 + #8475 + #6524 & 108 cars (43 loads + 65 empties) @ 7,374 tons & 6,035 feet long. Engines 1, 2, & 3 were on last night’s L302-30.

Amtrak P371-31 @ 08:18 westward reported from the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. Engineer reported "no defects". IDTX engine #4629 & 3 cars (2 Horizon Coaches + AmCafe).

R598-31 @ 08:54 westward Holland Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engines #759 + #3243 lite power.

[Tom49801]

R598-31 @ 09:26 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 12 axles. CSX engines #759 + #3243 lite power headed to Grand Jct siding mp CG54 to add his power behind C801-30 loaded coal train’s leading engine that had tied down there early this morning & take the train to the power plant in West Olive, Mi.

M327-31 @ 09:26 westward reported from the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. CSX engines #5244 + #7006 + #8475 + #6524 & 108 cars (43 loads + 65 empties) @ 7,374 tons & 6,035 feet long. Engines 1, 2, & 3 were on last night’s L302-30.

L301-31 @ 10:07 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: L301-31 @ 10:07 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #4289 + #8839 & 15 cars (7 loads + 8 empties) @ 1,174 tons & 942 feet long. He has work for Buzzi Cement mp CG5.2 & then he’ll go into Waverly mp CG22.8 & later westward to Hartford mp CG68.7 & will runaround his train at Kirk mp CG70.2 to head back east.

M326-31 @ 10:10 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 256 axles. CSX engine #849 + 1 & 61 cars.

[Tom49801]

R598-31 @ 10:53 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 with 544 axles. BNSF engine #8433 & CSX engines #3243 + #759 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #9039. This was C801-30 that had tied down in Grand Jct mp CG54 earlier today. He is headed to the power plant in West Olive, Mi.

M326-31 @ 11:14 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engine #849 & 61 cars & rear dpu CSX engine #3015.

R598-31 @ 11:31 eastward Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 In about ½ mile he’ll diverge onto the west end of the Wye & onto the Fremont sub-division.

M326-31 @ 11:39 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 256 axles.

L301-31 @ 11:44 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 77 axles (+1 error). CSX engines #4289 + #8839 & 16 cars. He’s headed into Waverly mp CG22.8 & later he’ll head westward for work at Hartford mp CG68.7 & runaround his train at Kirk mp CG70.2 to head back east.

[Tlout]

R598-31 north at Riley St. Holland 11:50 AM.

[Tom49801]

Y121-31 @ 11:53 westward into Holland’s Dock Track mp CG25.0 with: CSX engine #6151 & 6 empty cars (5 Gons + 1 Hopper).

L301-31 @ 12:18 westward, Pass Track to Main Track, Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engines #4289 + #8839 & 9 cars (8 CH + 1 Box car). He has work only at Hartford mp CG68.7 & will runaround his train at Kirk mp CG70.2 to head back east.

M326-31 @ 12:37 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 256 axles. CSX engine #849 & 61 cars & rear dpu CSX engine #3015.

L301-31 @ 12:47 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 48 axles.

Y121-31 @ 12:48 eastward Holland’s Dock Track diverging onto the Main Track at mp CG25.0 with CSX engine #6151 & 1 Gon loaded with scrap metal.

[Tom49801]

L301-31 @ 13:07:23 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam with CSX engines #4289 + #8839 & 9 cars. He has work for Hartford mp CG68.7 & will runaround his train at Kirk mp CG70.2 & head back east.

[Tom49801]

L303-31 @ 14:48 contacted Rouge Tower to start building their train with CSX engines #900 + #3031 (these engines are from yesterday's M326-30).

L303-31 @ 14:55 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #900 + #3031 & 48 cars (14 loads + 34 empties) @ 2,741 tons & 2,879 feet long. He’s building his train & has work for Lansing.

[mach69]

WB to SB CSX mixed freight heading thru Plymouth Michigan as of 14:59.

[Tom49801]

L301-31 @ 15:19 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 Hartford, Mi with 49 axles (+1 error). CSX engines #8839 + #4289 & 9 cars.

L301-31 @ 15:26:54 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 live cam. He'll be going into Holland mp CG25.3 & then continue on to Grand Rapids.

L301-31 @ 15:57 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 48 axles.

L303-31 @ 16:00 eastward at mp CH141.0 copied their EC1 for Lake Odessa/Ensel with CSX engines #900 + #3031 & 48 cars.

[Tom49801]

L301-31 @ 16:27 eastward Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.25 on the Main Track & diverging onto the Pass Track with CSX engines #8839 + #4289 & 9 cars.

L303-31 @ 16:36 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 204 axles. CSX engines #900 + #3031 & 48 cars (14 loads + 34 empties) @ 2,741 tons & 2,879 feet long. These engines are from yesterday’s M326-30. He has work in Lansing.

L301-31 @ 17:01 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 80 axles. CSX engines #8839 + #4289 & 17 cars. He headed straight into the Grand Rapids Terminal.

L303-31 @ 17:18 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 204 axles.

[Tom49801]

L302-31 @ 18:05 at mp CH81.3 westward copied their EC1 for Ensel / Lake Odessa to start their work in Lansing with CSX engines #868 + #5464? leading.

[BL2-1843]

L302-31 @ 18:05 at mp CH81.3 westward copied their EC1 for Ensel / Lake Odessa to start their work in Lansing with CSX engines #868 + #5464? leading.

They changed the second unit, Tom. Trailing unit was 3315. 5464 was first trailing 868 back on Oct.17th.

[Tom49801]

L302-31 @ 18:05 at mp CH81.3 westward copied their EC1 for Ensel / Lake Odessa to start their work in Lansing with CSX engines #868 + #5464? leading.

They changed the second unit, Tom. Trailing unit was 3315. 5464 was first trailing 868 back on Oct.17th.

Thank you for the engine info, BL2-1842

L302-31 @ 19:44 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 192 axles. CSX engines #868 + #3315 & 45 cars. He had work in Lansing.

L302-31 @ 20:22 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 192 axles.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-31 @ 21:15 eastward reported frpm the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. Engineer reported "no defects" with IDTX engine #4629 & 3 cars (2 Horizon Coaches + AmCafe).

Amtrak P370-31 @ 21:58:30 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 live cam with 0 passengers Off/On at the station mp CG60.5