CSX Train Location Updates - December 2023

[Andy24]

C80016 topped the hill and clear EE Sauggutukutuk 2130.

That spelling of Saugatuck gave me an awful headache

One of the Amtrak engineers says it like that

[Tlout]

R597-17 West Olive empties south at Riley St. Holland 12:21 PM.

[Tom49801]

R597-17 West Olive empties south at Riley St. Holland 12:21 PM.

R597-17 @ 12:38 westward Holland Depot mp CG25.3 Grand Rapids sub-div with BNSF engine #6199 & 129 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #6426 & CSX engines #3293 + #3201. He’ll be taking Grand Junction siding mp CG54 & tie down.

L303-17 @ 12:48 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 149 axles (+1 error). CSX engines #5443 + #3307 & 34 cars (18 loads + 16 empties) @ 2,915 tons & 2,237 feet long. He has 11 cars to set off in Lansing.

R597-17 @ 13:22 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 540 axles.

[Tom49801]

L302-17 between 14:10/14:40 Rougemere Yard/Detroit job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #7228 + #3446 & 75 cars (32 loads + 43 empties) @ 5,586 tons & 4,520 feet long. He was doubling up his train & has work in Lansing.

E800-17 between 16:32/17:02 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. with 528 axles. BNSF engine #6199 & 129 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #6426.

[amessmann]

18:11 - L302-17 thru WE Brighton with 75 cars. 7228 and 3405? leading.

[BL2-1843]

18:11 - L302-17 thru WE Brighton with 75 cars. 7228 and 3405? leading.

Coincidence we both were not sure of the last digit of the second unit. I thought it was 3446, but was not sure either. However, just noticed "Tom" reported it as 3446 as well.

[amessmann]

I thought it was 3446, but was not sure either. However, just noticed "Tom" reported it as 3446 as well.

You're both correct, the third digit looked more like a 4 to me too but with 3408 reported on yesterday's L303 I figured they had sent it our way again.
Not sure why I typed a 5 instead of an 8 for the last digit. I would've written 5333 too if I hadn't heard them get their EC1 on the radio. That makes this a new set right?
In addition, yet another G804 arrived in Plymouth this afternoon destined for Webberville. This will be the 10th unloaded-loaded set since November 1st, this G804 being the 19th actual grain train.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-17 @ 21:10 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 24 axles. IDTX engine #4608 & 5 cars (2 Venture Coaches + NE Regional AmCafe + Venture Coach + Venture Business).

[Tom49801]

18:11 - L302-17 thru WE Brighton with 75 cars. 7228 and 3405? leading.

Coincidence we both were not sure of the last digit of the second unit. I thought it was 3446, but was not sure either. However, just noticed "Tom" reported it as 3446 as well.

L302-17 @ 21:24 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 268 axles. CSX engines #7228 + #3446 & 64 cars. He had work in Lansing.

Surprisingly, his Detroit job briefing today was pretty decent for clarity for engine numbers & consist info.

[sparrow24]

21:25 - G804 west through South Lyon.
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 372 axles.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-17 @ 21:51:33 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 with IDTX engine #4608 & 5 cars (2 Venture Coaches + NE Regional AmCafe + Venture Coach + Venture Business) with 7 passengers Off at the station mp CG60.5

L302-17 @ 22:09 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 268 axles. CSX engines #7228 + #3446 & 64 cars. He had work in Lansing.

Amtrak P370-17 @ 22:13 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 24 axles.

[Tom49801]

L304-17 @ 03:07 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 44 axles. CSX engine #4045 + #8095 & 8 cars. He had work for Lake Odessa mp CH120.4 (assuming engine positions since the job briefing couldn't be heard).

M327-18 @ 04:51 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #7240 + mid dpu CSX engine #5255 (position 106) & 202 cars (57 loads + 145 empties) @ 12,492 tons & 11,993 feet long. He’s building his train.

L304-17 @ 05:05 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 48 axles. CSX engines #8095 + #4045 & 9 cars. He was returning to Ensel / Lansing mp CH90 from Lake Odessa mp CH120.4

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-18 @ 06:39 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 24 axles. IDTX engine #4608 & 5 cars (2 Venture Coaches + NE Regional AmCafe + Venture Coach + Venture Business).

M327-18 @ 07:03 westward reported from Grandville, Mi mp CG6.0 with a Medium Clear signal. CSX engines #7240 + mid dpu CSX engine #5255 (position 106) & 202 cars (57 loads + 145 empties) @ 12,492 tons & 11,993 feet long. These engines are from Friday's M326-15.

Amtrak P371-18 @ 07:25 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 24 axles.

[Tom49801]

M327-18 @ 07:43 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 822 axles (+2 error). CSX engines #7240 + mid dpu CSX engine #5255 (position 106) & 202 cars (57 loads + 145 empties) @ 12,492 tons & 11,993 feet long. These engines are from Friday’s M326-15.

Amtrak P371-18 @ 07:53 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 IDTX engine #4608 & 5 cars (2 Venture Coaches + NE Regional AmCafe + Venture Coach + Venture Business) with 4 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5

Amtrak P371-18 @ 08:41 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 24 axles.

M327-18 @ 08:42 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 822 axles. This is the 2nd report for having 822 axles - he may have a 6 axle car or shared truck car in his consist.

[Tlout]

Y121 north at Riley St. Holland 9:17 AM.

[Tom49801]

M327-18 @ 09:22:44 westward Bangor, Mi N. Center St crossing mp CG60.35 live cam CSX engines #7240 + mid dpu CSX engine #5255 (position 106) & 202 cars (57 loads + 145 empties) @ 12,492 tons & 11,993 feet long. These engines are from Friday’s M326-15. He had a pair of Auto-Rack cars sharing an extra wheel truck.

L301-18 @ 09:46 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #4003 + #8066 & 22 cars (19 loads + 9 empties) @ 1,968 tons & 1,438 feet long. He has work for Buzzi Cement mp CG5.2 & then he’ll go into Waverly mp CG22.8 He didn't say what his plans are for later on.

[BL2-1843]

G804-12 grain empty for Webberville overnight had 266 +3469 on the head end with 90 cars. Crew had the train spotted at ATM at 01:15.

[Tlout]

Y121 south at Riley St. Holland 10:35 AM.

[justin_gram]

M32718 west clear Hilltop 10:35.

[Tom49801]

M327-18 @ 10:45 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with what should be 822 axles (report was scratchy). CSX engines #7240 + mid dpu CSX engine #5255 (position 106) & 202 cars (57 loads + 145 empties) @ 12,492 tons & 11,993 feet long. These engines are from Friday’s M326-15.

L301-18 @ 10:58 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 104 axles. CSX engines #4003 + #8066 & 23 cars. He’s headed into Waverly mp CG22.8 Haven't heard what his plans are after he completes his work at Waverly.

L303-18 @ 11:08 calling Rouge Tower to start building his train in Grand Rapids with CSX engines #3446 + #7228.