CSX Train Location Updates - August 2019

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12:35 EDT Q32617 EB BANGOR WITH CSXT 4291,8368,4545 AND A 172 CAR LAND BARGE.
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17:41 EDT Q32717 WORKING HOLLAND. NOT SURE WHAT THE POWER IS.
[EDIT CSXT 5421 IS LEADER]
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20:27 EDT N80017 EB CKEAR EE GROSS. BNSF???? LEADING. GOING TO GRAND JUNCTION FOR PUSHERS.
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Q326 at Gary, just got the light to go from the Barr to the Chicago Line. Bridge project at Michigan City slowing things down to just 10 through the site, but looking close to being cut-over to the new steel girder span.
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Q32918 by Fowlerville at 10:45. 3317+747 on the head end with 77 cars. Earlier, Q32818 went east by Howell at 05:10 with 163 cars. seven auto racks near the end. 4545+4036+9047 up front.

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Q326-18 is currently going through St. Joseph. Sounds like CSXT 5341 leading.
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CSX Q151 through Romulus @ 12:18 PM. Very short today.
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Jochs wrote:Q326-18 is currently going through St. Joseph. Sounds like CSXT 5341 leading.
12:53EDT Q32618 EB BANGOR. CSXT 5341, 5421 AND 137 CARS. E800 IS WAITING AT GRAND JUNCTION FOR 326 TO PASS BEFORE RESUMING THEIR TRIP WEST.
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What bridge span is being replaced in Michigan City?

Any Q327 departure updates? Might try to see em!

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GP30M4216 wrote:What bridge span is being replaced in Michigan City?

Any Q327 departure updates? Might try to see em!
Karwick Road. First bridge west of the CSS.
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GP30M4216 wrote:What bridge span is being replaced in Michigan City?

Any Q327 departure updates? Might try to see em!
Q327 at Lamar in Grand Rapids right now.
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E800-17 is currently going through St. Joseph.
This is the second empty train through St. Joe, as one went through earlier today.
These are from around 2:25 pm this afternoon.
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18:20 Q327 west clear Zeeland with 3317 leading another GEVO and 81 cars. First half all fallen flag grain hoppers.

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CPOX (Consumers Power) loaded coal train passing Western Springs on the BNSF Racetrack currently. Two GEVOs up front. Likely to becoming an N800 tonight/tomorrow
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V-81017 grain empty for Webberville by Fowlerville at 18:30 with 5407+78 up front and 87 cars.

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Anyone have info on the motive power in CSX Rougemere Yard?

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Q32919 by Howell at 08:00 with 5219+5338 on the head end and 61 cars. Q32819 went east at 05:36 with 5341-5421 (again) and 63 cars.

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Q329 making really good time today by MA at 8:40.

Jail northbound at 09:00 with 4 boxcars for interchange to the CN.

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Y106 working the new industry at Old 17 now, has CSx 8369 leading

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kd_1014 wrote:Y106 working the new industry at Old 17 now, has CSx 8369 leading
Which way is it facing?
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