Southwest Detroit 8.30.16

Give us a run down of what you saw, post pictures if you'd like...any info is welcome.
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Southwest Detroit 8.30.16

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NS 171 sits on the hill at Delray, waiting for the NS 331 and 288 to leave and enter Oakwood.

ImageNS 171 - Delray by tcamp7837, on Flickr

At Pleasant St, NS 288 leaves the Detroit Line for the Junction Runner to Oakwood with 2 BNSF Pumpkins.

ImageNS 288 - Pleasant St, River Rouge by tcamp7837, on Flickr

On the left, Conrail RR-2 heads for the Marsh Track.

ImageNS 288 & Conrail RR-2 by tcamp7837, on Flickr

After waiting for an empty bottle train to clear, RR-2 proceeds to Tecumseh Yard with empty gondolas for USS Steel.

ImageConrail RR-2 by tcamp7837, on Flickr

ImageConrail RR-2, Long Marsh by tcamp7837, on Flickr

In Wyandotte, CN 383 proceeds south on the Shoreline Sub.

ImageCN 383 - Wyandotte, MI by tcamp7837, on Flickr

Back at Delray, an earlier running T-27 proceeds into Oakwood.

ImageCP T27 w Ecos by tcamp7837, on Flickr

ImageT-27 w. Ecos by Delray Tower by tcamp7837, on Flickr

At CP Lou, Conrail LV-9 returns to Livernois from Dearborn and Kenwall Steel.

ImageConrail LV-9- CP Lou by tcamp7837, on Flickr

Meanwhile, LV-4 finishes up switching Ferrous Scrap Metal on John Kronk.

ImageNS 5226 - John Kronk, Detroit by tcamp7837, on Flickr

LV-9 passes LV-4 resulting in a Conrail local meet on the Michigan Line.

ImageConrail LV-9 & LV-4 - Michigan Line by tcamp7837, on Flickr

LV-4 waits for a signal at West Detroit pull ahead and shove their train into Livernois on Freight Main 5.

ImageConrail LV-4, John Kronk by tcamp7837, on Flickr

On the West Detroit Branch, CSX 2733 finishes up switching Kimmel Scrap and is ready to proceed to Coca-Cola.

ImageCSX 2733 - Kimmel Scrap, Detroit by tcamp7837, on Flickr

ImageCSX 2733 - Westfield St, Detroit by tcamp7837, on Flickr

ImageCSX 2733 - Livernois Ave, Detroit by tcamp7837, on Flickr

ImageCSX 2773 - Joy Rd, Detroit by tcamp7837, on Flickr

Switching Coca-Cola.

ImageCSX 2733 - Coca Cola, Detroit by tcamp7837, on Flickr

Lastly, after switching Coca-Cola, the local was ran around and ready to proceed back to Oak Yard.

ImageCSX 2733 - Detroit, MI by tcamp7837, on Flickr

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Re: Southwest Detroit 8.30.16

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Nice catches !

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Re: Southwest Detroit 8.30.16

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I like it, CRD. Thanks for posting!
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Re: Southwest Detroit 8.30.16

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These are awesome! I like the way you make Detroit railroading come alive when you railfan and take your photos..
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Re: Southwest Detroit 8.30.16

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Was that you in the Chevy Blazer yesterday at Delray?

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Re: Southwest Detroit 8.30.16

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Not in the chevy blazer.

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