CSX Train Location Updates - November 2023

[Tom49801]

L301-27 @ 15:29 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 58 axles (+2 error?). CSX engines #8335 + #4003 & 11? cars.

L301-27 @ 16:41:55 eastward Bangor, Mi W. Monroe St crossing mp CG60.72 live cam with CSX engines #8335 + #4003 & 11 cars.

L301-27 @ 17:06 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 56 axles.

[BL2-1843]

Medium approach signal at WE Brighton which I'm assuming is for L303

L303 now entering the siding at the west end of Brighton. Meeting L302 who is already at the east end.

[TSBy390]

L302 passing WE Brighton 17:26 with 5204 + 964 and around 50 cars

[Tom49801]

L301-12 @ 17:33 eastward Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 on the Main Track & diverging onto the Pass Track with CSX engines #8335 + #4003 & 11 cars. When his work is done there, he’ll head east to Grand Rapids.

L301-27 @ 18:08 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 120 axles. CSX engines #8335 + #4003 & 27 cars.

[CSXT8390]

FYI, new schedule for M326 and M327. M326 is now Tuesday through Sunday, M327 is now Monday through Saturday.

Well that's unfortunate.

6 days a week isn’t too bad

Tell that to the crews that just had their slots cut and their income reduced.

[Tom49801]

L302 passing WE Brighton 17:26 with 5204 + 964 and around 50 cars

L302-27 @ 20:27 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 124 axles. CSX engines #5204 + #964 & 28 cars. He had work in Lansing.

[CSXT9040]

Well that's unfortunate.

6 days a week isn’t too bad

Tell that to the crews that just had their slots cut and their income reduced.

Unfortunately there’s a downside to everything.

[Tom49801]

L302-27 @ 21:07 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 124 axles. CSX engines #5204 + #964 & 28 cars. He had work in Lansing.

Amtrak P370-27 @ 21:46 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. with 24 axles. IDTX engine #4625 & 5 cars.

L302-27 @ 21:57 westward reported a Medium Clear signal at Seymour mp CH148.1

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-27 @ 22:30:13 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 with IDTX engine #4625 & 5 cars (Venture Business + Venture Coach + NE Regional AmCafe + 2 Venture Coaches) with 2 passengers Off at the station mp CG60.5

[Tom49801]

C800-28 @ 02:46:04 eastward Bangor’s W. Monroe St crossing mp CG60.72 live cam with BNSF engine #6124 & 128 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #8433. He took Grand Jct siding mp CG55.6 & tied down.

M327-28 @ 05:01 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #979 & 81 cars (38 loads + 43 empties) & rear dpu CSX engine #3402 @ 5,283 tons & 3,611 feet long. These engines are from M326-25. He’s building his train. These engines are from M326-25.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-28 @ 06:37 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 24 axles. IDTX engine #4625 & 5 cars (Venture Business + Venture Coach + NE Regional AmCafe + 2 Venture Coaches).

[sparrow24]

06:25 - G803 east through South Lyon. CSXT 3117 leading, per radio.

[Tom49801]

M327-28 @ 06:57 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 336 axles. CSX engines #979 + #3402 & 81 cars (38 loads + 43 empties) @ 5,283 tons & 3,611 feet long. These engines are from M326-25.

Amtrak P371-28 @ 07:14 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 24 axles. IDTX engine #4625 & 5 cars (Venture Business + Venture Coach + NE Regional AmCafe + 2 Venture Coaches).

Amtrak P371-28 @ 07:29:20 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam with 8 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5

Amtrak P371-28 @ 07:41 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 in Hartford, Mi with 24 axles.

M327-28 @ 07:45 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 336 axles.

[Tom49801]

M327-28 @ 08:06:15 westward Bangor, Mi N. Center St crossing mp CG60.35 live cam CSX engines #979 & 81 cars (38 loads + 43 empties) & rear dpu CSX engine #3402 @ 5,283 tons & 3,611 feet long. These engines are from M326-25.

Amtrak P371-28 @ 08:17 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. with 24 axles. IDTX engine #4625 & 5 cars (Venture Business + Venture Coach + NE Regional AmCafe + 2 Venture Coaches).

M327-28 @ 08:19 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 Hartford, Mi with 336 axles.

[Tom49801]

M327-28 @ 09:13 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 336 axles. CSX engine #979 & 81 cars (38 loads + 43 empties) & rear dpu CSX engine #3402 @ 5,283 tons & 3,611 feet long. These engines are from M326-25.

M327-28 @ 09:43 westward is meeting M326-28 at Sawyer mp CG106.4 per the St Joseph Bridge Tender advising a bridge maintenance worker.

[Talk]

M326 full clear Sawyer Siding at 09:52

[Tom49801]

Y121-28 @ 09:52 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 4 axles. CSX engine #6538 lite power headed to M&J Lead mp CG21.1 to pick up 1 car.

[pudgy]

Crew on duty for G79027 at Plymouth. Empties for Webberville. Should be making the pull west bound at any time.

[Tom49801]

M326-28 @ 10:10 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 356 axles. CSX engine #159 + 1 & 86 cars.

L301-28 @ 10:40 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #4003 + #8335 & 6 cars (4 loads + 2 empties) @ 606 tons & 485 feet long. He has work for Buzzi Cement mp CG5.2 & then he’ll go into Waverly mp CG22.8 & later westward to Hartford mp CG68.7 & will runaround his train at Kirk mp CG70.2 to head back east.

Y121-28 @ 10:57 westward, Pass Track to Main Track, Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engine #6538 & 5 empty Gons. He'll back his train eastward & then head westward into the Dock Track mp CG25.

[Talk]

Y121-28 @ 10:57 westward, Pass Track to Main Track, Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engine #6538 & 5 empty Gons. He'll back his train eastward & then head westward into the Dock Track mp CG25.

Where did 6538 come from?