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If you have any questions about Jackson then this is place to look for answers

Yes,no,yes,and possibly if you wish really hard.

railroader and son wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:22 pm

Yes,no,yes,and possibly if you wish really hard.

Im sorry?

NickThatRailfan wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:18 pm

Im sorry?

I'm pretty sure it's because you made a new thread called Jackson, MI Q&A, but there's no body to the thread...just a subject line and that was all. Is there a conversation you are trying to have happen with this thread, like posting questions about Jackson and hoping for answers? If so, I'd suggest asking a question about Jackson in the initial post.

~Z~ wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:26 pm

NickThatRailfan wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:18 pm

Im sorry?

I'm pretty sure it's because you made a new thread called Jackson, MI Q&A, but there's no body to the thread...just a subject line and that was all. Is there a conversation you are trying to have happen with this thread, like posting questions about Jackson and hoping for answers? If so, I'd suggest asking a
question about Jackson in the initial post.

No im seeing if anybody else gas questions about Jackson I can answer as I know train symbols, train times, train frequency, etc.

Who is the bestest, coolest, most awesome railfan in Jackson? Hint: he used to take care of poop.

~Z~ wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:03 pm

Who is the bestest, coolest, most awesome railfan in Jackson? Hint: he used to take care of poop.

No idea I just know train symbols, times, and train frequency

You did say "etc" as well; figured you might know some of the local Jackson railfans who have a deep knowledge of local railfanning info. Let's see if anyone else here knows this answer.

~Z~ wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:03 pm

Who is the bestest, coolest, most awesome railfan in Jackson? Hint: he used to take care of poop.

I believe I know. Have even met him at least once.

Please list the local customers serviced by the Jackson Yard Job and how many cars each customer ships on average and the frequency they are switched.

NickThatRailfan wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 09, 2023 7:59 pm

~Z~ wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:26 pm

NickThatRailfan wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:18 pm

Im sorry?

I'm pretty sure it's because you made a new thread called Jackson, MI Q&A, but there's no body to the thread...just a subject line and that was all. Is there a conversation you are trying to have happen with this thread, like posting questions about Jackson and hoping for answers? If so, I'd suggest asking a
question about Jackson in the initial post.

No im seeing if anybody else gas questions about Jackson I can answer as I know train symbols, train times, train frequency, etc.

You should probably put that sentence in your original post so people don't have to scroll through the thread to find out why you posted.

J T wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:22 pm

NickThatRailfan wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 09, 2023 7:59 pm

~Z~ wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:26 pm

I'm pretty sure it's because you made a new thread called Jackson, MI Q&A, but there's no body to the thread...just a subject line and that was all. Is there a conversation you are trying to have happen with this thread, like posting questions about Jackson
and hoping for answers? If so, I'd suggest asking a
question about Jackson in the initial post.

No im seeing if anybody else gas questions about Jackson I can answer as I know train symbols, train times, train frequency, etc.

You should probably put that sentence in your original post so people don't have to scroll through the thread to find out why you posted.

Just did

AARR wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:50 am

Please list the local customers serviced by the Jackson Yard Job and how many cars each customer ships on average and the frequency they are switched.

Customers In Jackson are:
Certain Teed, OmniSource, Dawn Food Products, Gerdau, Amerhart, MISA Special Processing, Miller Truck & Storage, and Aunt Millie's
The amount of cars varies and the frequency I belive is when the customers need switched

Thank you, Nick. If you observe more, please post them here. I enjoy the logistics/operations of railroading.

NickThatRailfan wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 10, 2023 3:55 pm

AARR wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:50 am

Please list the local customers serviced by the Jackson Yard Job and how many cars each customer ships on average and the frequency they are switched.

Customers In Jackson are:
Certain Teed, OmniSource, Dawn Food Products, Gerdau, Amerhart, MISA Special Processing, Miller Truck & Storage, and Aunt Millie's
The amount of cars varies and the frequency I belive is when the customers need switched

AARR wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:54 pm

Thank you, Nick. If you observe more, please post them here. I enjoy the logistics/operations of railroading.

All that info is on the Wiki:
https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... #Customers

Thank you NS3322. You're doing a nice job with the Wiki. I update it too but usually post at the Website Threads before doing so to confirm the information.

The Wiki is very good but doesn't go into how many cars each customer ships. That's what I was hoping to learn from Nick.

NS3322 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:24 pm

All that info is on the Wiki:
https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... #Customers

~Z~ wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:03 pm

Who is the bestest, coolest, most awesome railfan in Jackson? Hint: he used to take care of poop.

Who is Pat C, or Scooterb?

Pat C aka CAPT CAPS lives in Lansing, but yes, Scooterb is the right answer. He joined the forum the first day it was in operation, almost 19 years ago.

AARR wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:28 pm

Thank you NS3322. You're doing a nice job with the Wiki. I update it too but usually post at the Website Threads before doing so to confirm the information.

The Wiki is very good but doesn't go into how many cars each customer ships. That's what I was hoping to learn from Nick.

NS3322 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:24 pm

All that info is on the Wiki:
https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... #Customers

AARR,
I can tell you this, since I am temporarily working alongside the old Cincinatti Northern branch in Jackson now, Omnisource is the biggest customer by far. The local every day has 3-7 gons, and Omnisource has got a bunch of brand new logoed gons.

Amerihart has been getting centerbeams a pair at a time, so far have only seen them 3 times since mid November.

Worthington has got a couple good size cuts, about once a month. Theyve been 6-8 cars at a time.

I have not seen or noticed anything for Gerdeu

GrandTrunkFan wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:29 am

AARR,
I can tell you this, since I am temporarily working alongside the old Cincinatti Northern branch in Jackson now, Omnisource is the biggest customer by far. The local every day has 3-7 gons, and Omnisource has got a bunch of brand new logoed gons.

Amerihart has been getting centerbeams a pair at a time, so far have only seen them 3 times since mid November.

Worthington has got a couple good size cuts, about once a month. Theyve been 6-8 cars at a time.

I have not seen or noticed anything for Gerdeu

Thank you GTF. I appreciate the information.