MQT Z151

Overview

• The train is based in Sparta, Michigan.

• It is the main "road freight" to Grand Rapids, handling all interchange traffic

• The train switches all customers between Sparta and Grand Rapids.

Schedule

8900 ET Call to Sparta, or if it has run late, wherever the Night Crawler crew made it to. Train runs south to Grand Rapids, turning at CSX's Wyoming Yard. Switches all customers as needed between Sparta and GR, in each direction as is warranted.

Frequency: Daily, 900 ET Call

Power

Generally, the train uses the same power as the Night Crawler. The consist typically includes two to four of Marquette's units, and can be any mix of SD40-2s and GP38-2s, however the typical arrangement is for two SD40-2s and one or two GP38-2s. Power tends to vary based on projected tonnage, and the shop schedule in Manistee. If power is changed, it is usually done by the complement to Z151, the Night Crawler when they visit Baldwin and the Blazer.

Notes

Old BAL-GRR-BAL Turn schedule tossed November 2013 due to time issues as part of a system refresh.

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