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The installation of the interlocking is going very well. Both DERR and MSRR crews got the power switch installed and the CPL signals in place, along with the wiring. The indications will be tested and then they will be cut over on Sunday. WD09 taxied back into the yard at Delphos about an hour ago...

Also, a WDV-09, a train of empty flatcars, went to pick up the work equipment down in Venedocia. They returned back to Delphos at 3:45pm. DERR SD18s #1300 & 1301 for power.
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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Question, who owns the portion of the Cloverleaf from Venedocia to Ohio City? I know that I don't and it probably hasn't been touched by any crews in a very long time so you might want to inspect it before running any trains thru that section. :wink:
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conrailman75 wrote:Question, who owns the portion of the Cloverleaf from Venedocia to Ohio City? I know that I don't and it probably hasn't been touched by any crews in a very long time so you might want to inspect it before running any trains thru that section. :wink:
I'm not completely sure, but I think DT&I has that portion covered. I'll ask him to be sure...
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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heartlandguy wrote:
conrailman75 wrote:Question, who owns the portion of the Cloverleaf from Venedocia to Ohio City? I know that I don't and it probably hasn't been touched by any crews in a very long time so you might want to inspect it before running any trains thru that section. :wink:
I'm not completely sure, but I think DT&I has that portion covered. I'll ask him to be sure...
It's been acquired by us from the state of Ohio, hasn't been touched since 2011. MOW crews begin work tomorrow expected to finish by the 18th when trains start.
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DCT-11 approaching the new interlocking north of Delphos. DERR 1300 and 1302 with 13 cars (7 CHs for Central Soya, a tank car from Arlington, and 5 mty pellet hoppers from CSP).

DVT-11 picking up the welded rail train at Venedocia, along with 4 CHs at Hemker. DERR 1200, 1203 for power with 16 cars (5 CHs for Hemker, and 11 CHs for D&D).
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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"DERR 1300 south, main to MSRR, Medium Approach North Delphos, DCT-11 out."
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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A somewhat late DCT-12 approaching North Delphos. DERR 1200 and 1201 with 16 cars (8 CHs for Central Soya, 5 CHs for MSRR, and 3 mty pellet hoppers from CSP).

"DCT-12 calling PC's Delphos Tower, oover?"
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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"PC Delphos Tower answering"

"DCT-12 approaching your home signal looking for a lineup over"

"Nothing close, signal coming your way"

"Copy that, look for signal to proceed, DCT-12 out"

"PC Delphos Tower out"
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15:40pm: "DERR 1200 south, main to MSRR, Medium Clear North Delphos, DCT-12 out"

15:46pm: "DERR 1200 south, Clear signal PC diamonds, DCT-12 out"
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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Crews on the south end installed new rail today between Delphos and Landeck. This, plus some more ballast, should put the line up to 40mph, and through trains will begin running over it from the ICS. We were also granted trackage rights on the ICS to St. Louis, since we allowed them into Delphos. With the connection to the St. Louis Gateway, some new customers may start appearing, with 1 or 2 coming in the next few weeks.

DCT-13 approaching Pandora, gonna pick up three at the grain elevator. DERR 1303, 1302, and 1301 with 28 cars (7 CHs for Central Soya, 3 CHs from MSRR, 2 CHs and a tankcar from Arlington, 5 mty coke hoppers for CSX, 6 open hoppers for Rimer, and 4 mty pellet hoppers from CSP.).

DVT-13 departing Delphos. DERR 1201, 1205, and 18 cars (13 CHs for D&D, 5 CHs for Hemker).

W-DC13 tied down at Jenera. DERR 1300 and 10 cars (2 DERR MofW boxcars, 3 tie gons, and 5 ballast hoppers). This train is helping make a few improvements on the mainline for upcoming traffic, and speed upgrades to 40mph...
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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More crews working on installing rail today on the south end. A little more ballast in spots and it should be good for 40mph. There also several workers on the north end, working on rough spots. The speed on the line to Carey will also be increased to 40mph, with 30-35mph spots in towns.

DCT-14 hammering the TCSR diamonds at Arlington. DERR 1200, 1201, and 1205 with 31 cars (9 CHs for Central Soya, 5 CHs [3 for Jenera, 2 for Pandora], 5 mty coke hoppers for CSX, 7 open hopprers and 2 lime CHs for Rimer, and 3 pellet hoppers from CSP).

W-DC14, medium approach North Delphos. DERR 1300 (Long-hood forward) with the 10 car work train, which finished most of its improvements today.
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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The north end of the DERR is officially at 40mph! DCT-15 has been taking advantage of this, running top speed nearly the entire day. Limit is 30-35mph in most towns. The south end should be ready for 40mph too. DVT-15 is testing it out...

DCT-15 slowing down for Columbus Grove with a set out for CSX. DERR 1201, 1200, and 29 cars (7 CHs for Central Soya, 5 CHs for MSRR, 3 mty coke hoppers for CSX, 8 open hoppers and 2 lime CHs for Rimer, and 4 mty pellet hoppers from CSP).

DVT-15 on the move, just left Delphos. DERR 1205 with 18 cars (12 CHs for D&D, 6 CHs for Hemker).
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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The new pair of autorack trains from the ICS will start this Monday. Their symbols is DCA-XX (eastbound) and CDA-XX (westbound, XX=date of train). They will run with ICS crews and power until they reach Carey and the W&LE. Look out for some new traffic coming from our end in the future, too.

DCT-16X approaching Carey. DERR 1300 and 1301 with 18 cars (9 CHs for from Central Soya, 4 stone loads from Rimer, 3 coke hoppers from CSX, and 2 pellet hoppers for CSP). All but two are for the Wheeling & Lake Erie...
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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DCT-18 wrapping up work at Rimer. DERR 1201, 1204, & 1205, complete with icicles, and 23 cars (8 CHs from Central Soya, 5 CHs from the MSRR, 7 stone loads from Rimer, and 3 pellet hoppers from CSP).
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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The first autorack train from the ICS in on Delphos & Eastern rails. He will be meeting DCT-18 at Pandora, and then will continue to Carey. Final destination for the train is Cleveland after being handed off to the W&LE. ICS power will run light back to Delphos...

DCT-18 waiting in the siding at Pandora. DERR 1205, 1204, & 1201 with 26 cars behind (7 CHs for Central Soya, 5 mty coke hoppers for CSX, 9 hoppers and a lime CH for Rimer, and 4 pellet hoppers from CSP).

DCA-18 snaking through the curves in Columbus Grove. UP 4035 (SD70M) and ICS 1000 (GP38AC) for power, with a healthy train of auto racks.
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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The first westbound autorack train from the Wheeling & Lake Erie will run this evening over the DERR. The power off of DCA-19 will take it back west and onto the ICS to St. Louis... Symbol is CDA-19.

DCT-19 approaching Bluffton. DERR 1303, 1302, and 1200 with 26 cars (8 CHs for Central Soya, 3 CHs for the MSRR, 4 mty coke hoppers for CSX, 7 open hoppers for Rimer, and 4 mty pellet hoppers from CSP).

"DCA-19, main to DERR trackage, Restricting, North Delphos, out" DCA-19 pulling onto the DERR. ICS 407 (GP40-2) and NS 8096 (ES44AC) on the point with a decent train of auto racks.
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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CDA-18 crossing the NS diamonds at Bluffton. NS 8096 leading ICS 407 this time, with auto racks from Cleveland, heading to St. Louis and beyond...
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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BNSF 5076 and 8804 will be on tomorrow's train.
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Traffic picking up again on the DERR. First stone train of 2013 running to Toledo tomorrow. Good chance to test some of our higher horsepower units.

DCT-20 departing Jenera, after dropping 3 at the elevator. Nice consist today, DERR 1300, 1302, and 1201 with 29 cars (10 CHs for Central Soya, 3 CHs for Pandora, 5 mty coke hoppers for CSX, 7 hoppers and a lime CH for Rimer, and 3 mty pellet hoppers from CSP).

DCA-20 approaching the interlocking at North Delphos. BNSF 5076 leading BNSF 8804.

DVT-20 came back to Delphos at around 1:45pm. DERR 1205 with 18 cars (6 CHs from Hemker, 13 CHs from D&D).
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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Busy day today on the DERR. U100-21, the first stone train of the year, ran today. Supposed to take a loaded 30 car stone train up to the docks in Toledo. He's currently finishing up a pick-up in Carey and is about ready to get on PC's Eastern Branch.

DCT-21 slamming the TCSR diamonds at Arlington. DERR 1200, 1201, and 1205 with 31 cars (9 CHs for Central Soya, 6 CHs [3 for Jenera, 3 for Pandora], 4 mty coke hoppers for CSX, 9 open hoppers and a lime CH for Rimer, and 2 mty pellet hoppers from CSP).

DCA-21 leaving Landeck behind, approaching Delphos. Don't know the power at this time.

U100-21 backing over the CSX & PC diamonds, getting ready to pull around onto the Eastern Branch. DERR 1302, 1303 (SD35s), and 1300 (SD18) with 30 stone loads, plus caboose #3109. The SD35s are in their WM paint, and about to be put to a good test. Heads up northward!
"Alright, uh, get to a stop here and we'll order you a party bus for Lima" -12/30/16

"He ain't one of them terrorists, is he?" "Nah, just some paparazzi. We never get them out here!" -03/12/19

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