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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
*The train is based in Manistee, Michigan.  
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*Based in Manistee, Michigan.  
 
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*Handles all overhead traffic between Manistee and Walhalla
*The train functions as a link between Z151, the Baldwin Turn, and Manistee.
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*Switches all customers between Manistee and Walhalla
  
 
==Schedule==
 
==Schedule==
Called for 1900 EDT. The train's first priority is generally to finish up any unfinished work at customers around Manistee and build the outbound block for Z151.
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Called for 1900 EDT. Finished building train as needed, then goes to Baldwin via Walhalla. There is exchanges cars with the Bald Eagle. Local switching occurs in either direction as needed.  
 
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Once Manistee work is complete, the train heads south to meet up with the Baldwin Turn. Depending on  how timely each train is, the meet can occur in Manistee, Walhalla or Baldwin. At meetup, the trains swap blocks, and often build Z151 together in Walhalla or Baldwin. If the meet is in Baldwin, the train also ferries the Ludington cars between Walhalla and Baldwin.  
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On the way back to Manistee, the train often services the Martin Marietta plant, switching out lime cars.  
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Frequency: As crews allow, generally 5x per week, 1900 ET Call
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Frequency: Daily except Saturday, 1900 ET Call
  
 
==Power==
 
==Power==
Generally, the train uses the same power as the Manistee Yard Job, which is one or two of the railroad's EMD GP-series units. Often, additional engines are seen, but often these are just in transit between Z151, the Ludington Yard Job and the maintenance shops in Manistee.  
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Generally, the train uses the same power as the Manistee Yard Job, which is one or two of the railroad's EMD GP-series units. Often, additional engines are seen, but often these are just in transit between the shops in Manistee and other Marquette Rail jobs.
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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No changes as part of March 2014 schedule flip
  
 
Back to [[Marquette Rail]]
 
Back to [[Marquette Rail]]

Latest revision as of 15:32, 1 May 2015

Overview

  • Based in Manistee, Michigan.
  • Handles all overhead traffic between Manistee and Walhalla
  • Switches all customers between Manistee and Walhalla

Schedule

Called for 1900 EDT. Finished building train as needed, then goes to Baldwin via Walhalla. There is exchanges cars with the Bald Eagle. Local switching occurs in either direction as needed.

Frequency: Daily except Saturday, 1900 ET Call

Power

Generally, the train uses the same power as the Manistee Yard Job, which is one or two of the railroad's EMD GP-series units. Often, additional engines are seen, but often these are just in transit between the shops in Manistee and other Marquette Rail jobs.

Notes

No changes as part of March 2014 schedule flip

Back to Marquette Rail