That is definitely correct
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That is definitely correct
Maybe Michigan wood pellet fuel, Edmar Manufacturing or Coastal Container. If I were to bet I would bet on Coastal Container.
It’s Coastal Container’s expansion getting the new spur. I wonder if it’ll be a Y121 switch?
I win my bet thank you GP30M4216 for the confirmation.GP30M4216 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:43 pmIt’s Coastal Container’s expansion getting the new spur. I wonder if it’ll be a Y121 switch?
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/ ... r-holland/
Very true they would have to shove their train just like they do when they come to Zeeland or when they work on the Fremont subdivision.
They would probably just cut the train south of M40, similar to what they do when working Standale Lumber in Grandville.GRHC wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:19 amVery true they would have to shove their train just like they do when they come to Zeeland or when they work on the Fremont subdivision.
The Y121 crew would have the available time to do it because they don’t seem that busy these days where as L301 usually seems taxed for time.
Edit: additional thoughts and observations. If L301 handled the switching duties then they would have to park their train on the main which at times can you be quite long. They would end up blocking M 40 for a long periods of time or they would have to park the train on the other side of M 40. If I’m not mistaken there’s a slight grade where they would have to park their train while working the siding which could be problematic.
Yes I mentioned what you said about cutting off the train and leaving it on the other side of M40 which would put it on a slight grade which could be problematic. I’m sticking with my prediction that it will be serviced by Y121.
Where is the split between the Hamilton Northwestern and CSX operations on the Hamilton Branch? Would this be served by CSX even if they came off the Hamilton Branch, or would service come from the HNW off the Hamilton Branch and CSX if off the main?J T wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:14 pmHard to tell from the current google satellite imagery where the expansion is taking place, but there is a lot of open land between the curve on the Haworth spur (Hamilton branch) and the Coastal Container building. Was coming from the Hamilton branch ever considered an option for a new spur?
Coming off the Hamilton branch would’ve been almost impossible because of a Holland BPW generating station right behind Coastal Container.chapmaja wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:52 pmWhere is the split between the Hamilton Northwestern and CSX operations on the Hamilton Branch? Would this be served by CSX even if they came off the Hamilton Branch, or would service come from the HNW off the Hamilton Branch and CSX if off the main?J T wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:14 pmHard to tell from the current google satellite imagery where the expansion is taking place, but there is a lot of open land between the curve on the Haworth spur (Hamilton branch) and the Coastal Container building. Was coming from the Hamilton branch ever considered an option for a new spur?
Either way I don't see easy access to the plant from the branch or the main.
Does anyone know if they possibly purchased that plot of land next to the Hamilton Branch for the expansion plans?
The CSX daily updates thread does a pretty good job of covering traffic from South Lyon all the way to Grand Rapids once you know which trains go where. One daily road freight in each direction (but they have local symbols) run on a fairly regular schedule: L303 eastbound departs Grand Rapids around noon, and L302 west seems to get underway from Rougemere in the early afternoon getting west of Plymouth mid to late afternoon. Both typically work setoff and pickups in Lansing. Lansing has a daytime east turn local and an overnight west turn local. Y106 from Grand Rapids works as far east as Elmdale but some weekdays is a shorter turn. Grain train empties run as needed from the east to Webbersville, Grand Ledge, and occasionally Grand Rapids, are loaded at their respective elevator, and then the loads ship out a couple days later, typically. That’s about it, west of Plymouth.
Clearly the sign that they are selling it to CPTSS wrote: ↑Mon May 08, 2023 6:27 pmWas out and about on Saturday, driving Red Arrow Highway from Hartford to Benton Harbor. Heavy green paint markings applied to the tail and ties indicate what I assume is going to be a tie replacement project. From the grade crossings in Hartford, Watervliet, Coloma, and at Kerlikowske Rd near Riverside, it looked like a high percentage of the ties were marked for replacement. Without stopping to count, I’d guess 50%+. The asphalt crossings had also been cut with a pavement saw to permit renewal.
Hi LansingRailfan.Clearly the sign that they are selling it to CP
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Ummm, it’s LRF and yes, sarcasm.~Z~ wrote: ↑Mon May 08, 2023 8:25 pmIf it's not in the train location update thread, I generally take LSR's posts as sarcasm, especially ones in this thread
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