CSX Train Location Updates - Oct 2024

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CSX Train Location Updates - Oct 2024

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M327 finished going by Holland station 7:12 AM.

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Re: CSX Train Location Updates - Oct 2024

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Amtrak P371-02 @ 07:24 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4619 & 4 cars (Venture Business + Venture Coach + AmCafe + Venture Coach). His engine is having intermitting issues, he gets a fault code for the locomotive which then cuts out his PTC.

M327-01 @ 08:27 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 Hartford, Mi with 280 axles. CSX engines #823 (Spirit of Cecil Christopher) + #5276 & 67 cars.

St Joseph Bridge Tender @ 08:39 advised the bridge workers M326-01 is in Sawyer Siding mp CG104.6 waiting for Amtrak P371 to pass & maybe also M327.

Amtrak P371-01 @ 08:47 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 20 axles. He was instructed to cut out his PTC (in route failure).

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Heavy lift equipment staged in Zeeland…
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M327-01 @ 09:26 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 280 axles. CSX engines #823 (Spirit of Cecil Christopher) + #5276 & 67 cars. He's taking Livingston Siding mp CG97.4 to meet M326-01.
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GP30M4216 wrote:
Tue Oct 01, 2024 9:16 am
Heavy lift equipment staged in Zeeland…IMG_6817.jpeg
Thanks for posting that. I always wondered what type of equipment was used to lift transformers off those large 8-20 axle depressed flatcars

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The head end of M327 just went under the 94 overpass outside of Stevensville. Saw them as I crossed over on the highway above
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M326-01 @ 09:55 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 292 axles. CSX engine #722 + 1 & 70 cars.

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MQT1223 wrote:
Tue Oct 01, 2024 9:29 am
The head end of M327 just went under the 94 overpass outside of Stevensville. Saw them as I crossed over on the highway above
Posting while in a construction zone? 😮🤣
Just kidding, thanks

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M326-01 @ 10:52 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 Hartford, Mi with 292 axles. CSX engines #722 + 1 & 70 cars.

Y121-01 @ 11:02 westward backing into Holland’s Dock Track mp CG25.0 with: OLS Caboose & 8 empty Gons & CSX engine #2680 shoving.

M326-01 @ 11:26 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 292 axles.

Y121-01 @ 11:38 eastward Holland, Mi Dock Track mp CG25 will diverge onto the Main Track when M326 clers by him. He has CSX engine #2680 & OLS Caboose & 1 Gon car loaded with scrap. He will be heading into Waverly mp CG24.7
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M326-01 @ 12:00 eastward Holland Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engines #722 + #3364 & 70 cars. Power set came from M565-29 and a visual confirmation on Holland Cam and set came on M327-25 on 09/25/24

L303-01 @ 12:05 Job Briefing with RN Dispatcher in Grand Rapids, Mi with CSX #413/CSX #5310. They are building their train at this time.

L301-01 @ 12:05 working Buzzi Cement with CSX #4082/CSX #4053 and meeting M326-01 at Hudsonville siding
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heard 44.2 trip for dragging equipment near axle 37-38 (?) - 44-45 (?)
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railfan isaac wrote:
Tue Oct 01, 2024 12:08 pm
heard 44.2 trip for dragging equipment near axle 37-38 (?) - 44-45 (?)
That was a test being performed.

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Andy24 wrote:
Tue Oct 01, 2024 12:02 pm
M326-01 @ 12:00 eastward Holland Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engines #722 + #3364 & 70 cars. Power set came from M565-29 and a visual confirmation on Holland Cam and set came on M327-25 on 09/25/24
M326-01 @ 12:14 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 292 axles. Thanks, Andy, for the trailing engine # :)

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Re: CSX Train Location Updates - Oct 2024

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Tom49801 wrote:
Tue Oct 01, 2024 12:13 pm
railfan isaac wrote:
Tue Oct 01, 2024 12:08 pm
heard 44.2 trip for dragging equipment near axle 37-38 (?) - 44-45 (?)
That was a test being performed.
thought so wasn't sure though,thanks!
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Re: CSX Train Location Updates - Oct 2024

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Per report on the road, R crew has an empty coal train built with BNSF #6417/BNSF #5627 on head end elephant style & 130? empties & rear CSX #819/CSX #966 DPUs
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Andy24 wrote:
Tue Oct 01, 2024 12:44 pm
Per report on the road, R crew has an empty coal train built with BNSF #9162/BNSF #5893 on head end elephant style & 130? empties & rear CSX power?
6417 & 5627 130 empties and rear CSX. Going for Grand Junction
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L301-01 @ 12:54 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland at 128 axles. CSX #4082/CSX #4053 and 29 cars. He’s heading to Hartford to work. Has 19 cars to set off on his trip back to Holland.

L303-01 @ 13:00 ready to depart Grand Rapids Terminal with CSX #413/CSX #5310 (elephant style)

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R598-01? West Olive empties south at Riley St. Holland 1:24 PM.

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L301-01 @ 13:35 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 128 axles. CSX engines #4082 + #4053 & 29 cars. He has work for Hartford mp CG68.7 & will runaround his train at Kirk siding mp CG70.2 & head back east.
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Andy24 wrote:
Tue Oct 01, 2024 12:44 pm
Per report on the road, R crew has an empty coal train built with BNSF #6417/BNSF #5627 on head end elephant style & 130? empties & rear CSX #819/CSX #966 DPUs
R598-01 @ 13:39 westward Holland Depot mp CG25.3 Grand Rapids sub-div with BNSF engines #6417 + #5627 & 130 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine & CSX engines #819 + #966. He’ll be taking Grand Junction siding mp CG54 & tying down.
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