CSX Train Location Updates - May 2023

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-03 @ 22:17 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4602 & 3 cars (Horizon Cafe + 2 Horizon coaches).

L302-03 @ 22:22 westward reported from the west end Fox mp CH143.3 with CSX engines #4549 + #5388 & 75 cars.

Amtrak P370-03 @ 22:52 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 16 axles.

[Tom49801]

M327-04 @ 05:45 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #134 + #4569 + #6460 & 169 cars (70 loads + 99 empties) @ 12,457 tons & 9,971 feet long. He's doubling up his train at this time.

Amtrak P371-04 @ 06:38 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4602 & 3 cars (Horizon Cafe + 2 Horizon coaches).

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-04 @ 07:13 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4602 & 3 cars (Horizon Cafe + 2 Horizon coaches).

Amtrak P371-04 @ 07:28:27 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam with 7 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5

Amtrak P371-04 @ 07:40 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 in Hartford, Mi with 16 axles. This DD was heard as nice as we hear the DD19.1's reporting, which is rare due to the DD66.2's location not being favorable for reception by the Broadcastify's online scanner site location.

[Andy24]

M327-04 @ 7:47am heading west passing Ottawa Ave mp 5.87 where the Grandville mp CG6.0 signals shows a Medium Clear: CSX #134 (CW44AC) + CSX #4569 (SD70MAC) + CSX #6460 (GP40-2) (all elephant style) & 165 cars

Noticed the pink box, unusual to see.

CSX #6460 ran on Y106 a few times in GR. Assuming an annual inspection is due or this engine is rotated to a different state.

[kd_1014]

Be on the lookout for BPRR 3345 (SD40-2) headed to Marquette Rail in the near future. Unit is currently in Ashtabula, Ohio.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-04 @ 08:16 westward, Engineer reported no defects for the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. IDTX engine #4602 & 3 cars (Horizon Cafe + 2 Horizon coaches).

M327-04 @ 08:18 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 676 axles. CSX engines #134 + #4569 + #6460 & 165 cars (4 less cars than what their job briefing had indicated).

Amtrak P371-04 @ 08:34 westward, Engineer reported no defects for the Defect Detector mp CG108.9 Lakeside, Mi.

[GRHC]

Y121-04 eastbound on the M.J. lead Zeeland Michigan @ 08:47

CSX engine #6515 running lite

Note: @ 09:12 Y121-04 eastbound has picked up the 8 axle depressed center flat car and is now picking up 2 empty center beam flat cars from Zeeland lumber.

One cannot but wonder if the crew of Y121-04 was feeling the zeel this morning as they worked in beautiful Zeeland Michigan.
You can feel the zeel as well by clicking on the link provided below.

https://www.cityofzeeland.com/329/Feel-the-Zeel

[Tom49801]

M327-04 @ 09:12 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 676 axles. CSX engines #134 + #4569 + #6460 (all engines are elephant style) & 165 cars.

M327-04 @ 09:32:41 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam.

[Andy24]

M327-04 between 10:40 / 10:50 should have passed DD 91.9 at St. Joseph with 676 axles: CSX #134 (CW44AC) + CSX #4569 (SD70MAC) + CSX #6460 (GP40-2) (all elephant style) & 165 cars

Y106-04 @ 10:50am heading east, reported stop indication at Seymour mp CH148.1 with CSX #6110. He’s heading for a Elmdale Turn with westbound work at Fox

L301-04 is currently building his train

L303-04 should be on duty right now

Z151-04 is also building his train

[Talk]

M327-04 between 10:40 / 10:50 should have passed DD 91.9 at St. Joseph at 676 axles: CSX #134 (CW44AC) + CSX #4569 (SD70MAC) + CSX #6440...

6460

[Andy24]

M327-04 between 10:40 / 10:50 should have passed DD 91.9 at St. Joseph at 676 axles: CSX #134 (CW44AC) + CSX #4569 (SD70MAC) + CSX #6440...

6460

Thanks, sleep deprived from this morning still. Just napping on my recliner sofa and listening to all 3 scanners.

L303-04 @ 11:40 states CSX #5455 can not be started and this is the 3rd unit in consist(?). At 11:48, they found CSX #5455 battery was dead, so this engine is “dead in tow”

L301-04 still in the yard building (?)

[Tom49801]

L301-04 @ 12:00 asked Dispatcher for another signal to continue doubling up their train with CSX engine #4070.

M326-04 @ 12:21, per the Dispatcher to a Track Inspector, is departing Barr Yard in Chicago.

L301-04 @ 12:33 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #4070 & 25 cars (16 loads + 9 empties). He has work Buzzi Cement mp CG5.3 & then into Waverly mp CG22.84 & later to Hartford mp CG68.7 with a Kirk mp CG70.2 runaround.

L303-04 @ 12:50 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #5388 + #4549 & 57 cars (18 loads + 39 empties) @ 3,081 tons & 3,380 feet long. He’s ready to depart & has work for Lansing.

[Tom49801]

L303-04 @ 13:24 eastward with a Medium Clear signal at Seymour mp CH148.1 with CSX engines #5388 + #4549 & 57 cars.

[bluewonderrails]

L305-04 east cleared CH84.43 East Lansing around 13:12. CSX duo #4055 + #2428 & 14 cars. First 4 for those keeping score are among the new ZVBX gons.

[MQT1223]

Did that Grain Train for Marquette leave yet? I haven’t spotted any reports regarding it.

[amessmann]

Bluewonder and I had the same idea, posting at that time! His report much more detailed than mine. 4055 I believe last ran on the Plymouth Sub in the 302/303 rotation shortly after last year's symbol change around February. Did L305-03 not run again yesterday? As for the Marquette grainer, was that G763 which ran on the night of May 2nd?

[Tom49801]

Did that Grain Train for Marquette leave yet? I haven’t spotted any reports regarding it.

There was a loaded grain train on May 2nd that had departed from Grand Rapids headed east, if that's the one you're asking about:

G763-28 (grain train) @ 22:20 eastward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 372 axles. CSX engine #596 & 90 loaded cars & rear dpu CSX engine #7245.

[Tom49801]

L303-04 @ 14:05 eastward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 240 axles. CSX engines #5388 + #4549 & 57 cars (18 loads + 39 empties) @ 3,081 tons & 3,380 feet long. He has work for Lansing.

L301-04 @ 14:16 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 94 axles. CSX engine #4070 & 22 cars. He’s headed into Waverly mp CG22.8 & later he has work for Hartford mp CG68.7 with a Kirk mp CG70.2 runaround.

L303-04 @ 14:45 eastward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 240 axles. He only has set offs for Lansing.

L301-04 @ 14:58 westward, Pass Track to Main Track, Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engine #4070 & 13 cars. He has work for Hartford mp CG68.7 only.

[MikeB89]

L301-04 Left Holland for Hartford at 3pm. Will do work in Hartford then head back to Grand Rapids.

SD40-3 #4070 leading followed by 13 cars. 9 got dropped off at Waverly Yard.

[Tom49801]

L301-04 @ 15:33 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi. DD message was stepped on by another radio call & should be 58 axles. CSX engine #4070 & 13 cars.

L301-04 @ 15:53:39 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 mp CG60.35 live cam.

M326-04 @ 15:58 eastward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 444 axles. CSX engine #5477 + 1 & 108 cars. He'll be meeting L301-04 at Kirk mp CG70.2