CSX Train Location Updates - February 2023

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Y121-03 @ 08:44 westward in on Holland’s Dock Track mp CG25.0 with CSX engine #2785 & 6 empty cars (3 Hoppers + 3 Gons).

M327-03 @ 08:44 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 392 axles. CSX engine #5257 & 95 cars (46 loads + 49 empties) & rear dpu CSX engine #5230.

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M327-03 @ 09:03:44 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 cam with CSX engine #5257 & 95 cars (46 loads + 49 empties) & rear dpu CSX engine #5230 @ 7,187 tons & 5,415 feet long.

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M326-03 @ 9:32 eastbound at westend Sawyer

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L301-03 between 09:42/10:12 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #4044 + #4059 & 21 cars (11 loads + 10 empties) @ 1,541 tons & 1,363 feet long. He has work for Buzzi Cement mp CG5.2 then he’ll be going westward straight to Hartford mp CG67.8 & Sawyer mp CG105.2

M327-03 @ 10:15 westward reported from e/e Livingston mp CG97.4 with CSX engine #5257 & 95 cars (46 loads + 49 empties) & rear dpu CSX engine #5230.

M327-03 @ 10:29 reported he had lost his air pressure & won't restore. He's somewhere between Livingston mp CG97.4 & Sawyer mp CG104.6 (radio reception was broken up).

M326-03 @ 10:35 eastward reported from mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with CSX engine #3129 leading.

M327-03 @ 11:00 had advised the Dispatcher they had replaced an air hose & getting back on the move. Exact location is still not known.

M327-03 @ 11:07 had advised the Dispatcher they have yet another air problem at mp CG105.2 & is to report back to Dispatch what they find this time.

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L301-03 @ 11:13 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 96 axles. CSX engines #4044 + #4059 & 21 cars. He’s headed westward to Hartford mp CG68.7 & Sawyer mp CG105.2 He will be going into Grand Jct siding Siding mp CG54 to clear up for M326.

L303-03 @ 11:24 is moving his engines CSX #108 + #902 to start building their train in Grand Rapids.

M327-03 @ 11:28 getting on the move again westward from mp CG105.2 with CSX engine #5257 & 95 cars (46 loads + 49 empties) & rear dpu CSX engine #5230.

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Michigan Shore (Z627) south at Riley St. Holland 11:32 AM.

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M326-03 @ 11:36 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engine #3129 + mid dpu CSX engine #5320 (in position 41) & 91 cars. He had a loaded coal car in his consist.

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Tom49801 wrote:
Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:42 am
M326-03 @ 11:36 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engine #3129 + mid dpu CSX engine #5320 (in position 41) & 91 cars. He had a loaded coal car in his consist.
M327-03 at 11:48 passing Lakeside

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L301-03 @ 11:53 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 96 axles. CSX engines #4044 + #4059 & 21 cars. He'll be taking Grand Jct siding mp CG54 to clear up for M326-03.

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Mivers1988 wrote:
Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:49 am
Tom49801 wrote:
Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:42 am
M326-03 @ 11:36 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engine #3129 + mid dpu CSX engine #5320 (in position 41) & 91 cars. He had a loaded coal car in his consist.
M327-03 at 11:48 passing Lakeside
11:09 CT: M327 by Michigan City
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L301-03 @ 12:25 westward Bangor, Mi Center St crossing mp CG60.35 cam with CSX engines #4044 + #4059 & 21 cars. He has work for Hartford mp CG68.7 & Sawyer mp CG105.2

M326-03 @ 12:27 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 376 axles. CSX engine #3129 + mid dpu CSX engine #5320 & 91 cars.

L303-03 @ 12:42 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #108 + #902 & 60 cars (24 loads + 36 empties) @ 4,419 tons & 3,610 ft long. He has work in Lansing & ready to depart.

L303-03 @ 12:42 called a Medium Clear signal at Seymour mp CH148.1

M326-03 @ 13:14 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 376 axles.

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G763 grain load from Webberville from the empty G764-25 train on Jan. 30, by Howell at 13:15. All three units up front this time, no DPU.

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Michigan Shore (Z627) north at Riley St. Holland 1:27 PM.

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12:56 CT: Eastbound at Michigan City. Presumed loaded coal.
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L303-03 @ 14:00 eastward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 252 axles. CSX engines #108 + #902 & 60 cars (24 loads + 36 empties) @ 4,419 tons & 3,610 ft long. He has work in Lansing.

L303-03 @ 14:39 eastward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 252 axles.

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Saturnalia wrote:
Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:57 pm
12:56 CT: Eastbound at Michigan City. Presumed loaded coal.
C800-02 @ 15:05 eastward reported clear of the St. Joseph Bridge with BNSF engine #6143 & 130? loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #5643(?)

L301-03 @ 15:16 westward reported clear of the St. Joseph Bridge with CSX engines #4044 + #4059 & ?? cars.

C800-02 @ 15:59:28 eastward Bangor’s Division St crossing mp CG60.92 live cam with BNSF engine #6143 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #5643. He’ll be adding CSX engines #3462 + #811 at the east end of Wells mp CG41.4 & then continue on to the power plant in West Olive, Mi.

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L303-03 @ 16:16 released his EC1 for Lake Odessa / Ensel & ready to head eastward with CSX engines #108 + #902 leading. Dispatcher advised for him to watch for his signal at Lansing mp CH88.3 to depart.

C800-02 @ 16:30 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 with 532 axles. BNSF engine #6143 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #5643. He’ll be adding CSX engines #3462 + #811 at the east end of Wells mp CG41.4

L301-03 @ 17:01 eastward cleared the St Joseph Bridge with CSX engines #4059 + #4044 & ?? cars.

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L302-03 by Howell at 16:45 with less than 50 cars and returning power from yesterday's L303. L305 currently leaving Howell westbound at 17:15. 8181 was with 4003 today but once more they could not get 8181 heading the right way out of GRP yesterday to be back to back with each other.

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L301-03 @ 17:35 eastward reported by the DD mp CG66.2 Hartford, Mi with 96 axles. CSX engines #4059 + #4044 & 21 cars.

L301-03 @ 17:42:09 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 live cam. He has work for Waverly mp CG23.
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Tom49801 wrote:
Fri Feb 03, 2023 5:41 pm
L301-03 @ 17:35 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 96 axles. CSX engines #4059 + #4044 & 21 cars.

L301-03 @ 17:42:09 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 live cam.
He didn’t pass Pearl yet. - Here’s the report from me
L301•03 | @ 5:42 pm crossing Monroe street cam mp CG60.72 w/ CSX engine #4059 + #4044 & 21 cars • He DOES have work for Waverly yard mp CG25.5 in Holland MI
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