CSX Train Location Updates - February 2024

[Tom49801]

L302-28 by Howell at 18:56 with 85 cars. 930 + 5310 on the head end.

L302-28 @ 21:47 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 452 axles. CSX engines #930 + #5310 & 110 cars. He had work in Lansing.

Amtrak P370-28 @ 21:49 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 with IDTX engine #4633 & 4 cars (Horizon Coach + AmCafe + Venture Business + Venture Coach). with 3 passengers Off at the station mp CG60.5

Amtrak P370-28 @ 22:10 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 20 axles.

L302-28 @ 22:27 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 452 axles.

Amtrak P370-28 @ 22:45 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 20 axles.

[Tom49801]

M327-29 @ 05:23 Grand Rapids, contacted the Dispatcher with a mark up but only had heard CSX engine #930 mentioned which was paired up with the CSX #5310 on last night's L302. The rest of the radio call was missing for consist info.

M327-29 @ 06:08 advised Rouge they had intended to use the CSX #5310 as a dpu engine & it was found it to restricted to "trailing engine only" use. They will cut away the last 14 cars in their consist to meet the tonnage rating for both engines being on the head end.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-29 @ 06:36 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4633 & 4 cars (Horizon Coach + AmCafe + Venture Business + Venture Coach).

[JBaxter]

M327-29 @ 05:23 Grand Rapids, contacted the Dispatcher with a mark up but only had heard CSX engine #930 mentioned which was paired up with the CSX #5310 on last night's L302. The rest of the radio call was missing for consist info.

M327-29 @ 06:08 advised Rouge they had intended to use the CSX #5310 as a dpu engine & it was found it to restricted to "trailing engine only" use. They will cut away the last 14 cars in their consist to meet the tonnage rating for both engines being on the head end.

Middle part of the train seen heading west. Assuming they’re departing Wyoming yard now

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-29 @ 07:14 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4633 & 5 cars (Horizon Coach + AmCafe + Venture Business + Venture Coach).

Amtrak P371-29 @ 07:29:30 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam with 3 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5

[pudgy]

M327-29 @ 05:23 Grand Rapids, contacted the Dispatcher with a mark up but only had heard CSX engine #930 mentioned which was paired up with the CSX #5310 on last night's L302. The rest of the radio call was missing for consist info.

M327-29 @ 06:08 advised Rouge they had intended to use the CSX #5310 as a dpu engine & it was found it to restricted to "trailing engine only" use. They will cut away the last 14 cars in their consist to meet the tonnage rating for both engines being on the head end.

Assuming nothing changes in the meantime...

M32729: 930/5310
52 x 123, 10016 tons, 9968 feet

[pudgy]

M32629 departing Barr Yard in Chicago.

CSXT 3319, 3037 head end, 5315 DP pos 108.
84 x 89, 13,881 tons, 9563 feet

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-29 @ 08:17 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4633 & 4 cars (Horizon Coach + AmCafe + Venture + Venture Coach).

M327-29 at this time is still inside Grand Rapids dealing with air pressure issues & is calling the Mechanical Dept.

M327-29 @ 08:43 called Rouge Tower saying it appears their air pressure problem has been resolved & they are going to back up & remove the last 14 cars in his consist to alleviate their over tonnage issue.

M327-29 @ 09:13 ready to depart Grand Rapids.

[Tom49801]

M327-29 @ 09:30 westward reported from Dewent mp CG9.0 with with CSX engines #930 + #5310 & 175(?) cars.

M326-29 @ 09:41 eastward nearing Michigan City mp CG127.2 per the St Joseph Bridge Tender. CSX engines #3319 + #3037 + mid dpu CSX engine #5315 (position 108) & 173 cars. Many thanks to Pudgy for providing the consist info

L301-29 @ 09:50 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #8199 + #8066 & 21 cars (20 loads + 1 empty) @ 2,636 tons & 1,456 feet long. He is headed westward directly 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.

[Tom49801]

M327-29 @ 05:23 Grand Rapids, contacted the Dispatcher with a mark up but only had heard CSX engine #930 mentioned which was paired up with the CSX #5310 on last night's L302. The rest of the radio call was missing for consist info.

M327-29 @ 06:08 advised Rouge they had intended to use the CSX #5310 as a dpu engine & it was found it to restricted to "trailing engine only" use. They will cut away the last 14 cars in their consist to meet the tonnage rating for both engines being on the head end.

Assuming nothing changes in the meantime...

M32729: 930/5310
52 x 123, 10016 tons, 9968 feet

M327-29 @ 09:52 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 712 axles. CSX engines #930 + #5310 & 175 cars.

L301-29 @ 10:23 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 96 axles. CSX engines #8199 + #8066 & 21 cars (20 loads + 1 empty). He’s headed into Waverly mp CG22.8 Later he’ll head west for work at Hartford mp CG68.7 & will runaround his train at Kirk mp CG70.2 to head back east.

[Mivers1988]

Is there a siding that is long enough for M326 & M327 to pass with that big of consists?

[Tom49801]

M327-29 @ 10:45 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 712 axles. CSX engines #930 + #5310 & 175 cars (52 loads + 123 empties) @ 10,016 tons & 9,968 feet long.

[Tom49801]

Is there a siding that is long enough for M326 & M327 to pass with that big of consists?

The double track east side of the St Joseph Bridge (Benton Harbor to Riverside) is 7 miles long & they'll most likely will be meeting there. As far as sidings go, no.

L301-29 @ 10:54 westward, Pass Track to Main Track, Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engines #8199 + #8066 & 11 cars. He has work at Hartford mp CG68.7 & will runaround his train at Kirk mp CG70.2 & head back east. He'll be taking a siding along the way to clear up for M326.

[Tom49801]

M32629 departing Barr Yard in Chicago.

CSXT 3319, 3037 head end, 5315 DP pos 108.
84 x 89, 13,881 tons, 9563 feet

M326-29 @ 11:00 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 710 axles.

[pudgy]

Is there a siding that is long enough for M326 & M327 to pass with that big of consists?

The double track east side of the St Joseph Bridge (Benton Harbor to Riverside) is 7 miles long & they'll most likely will be meeting there. As far as sidings go, no.

L301-29 @ 10:54 westward, Pass Track to Main Track, Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engines #8199 + #8066 & 11 cars. He has work at Hartford mp CG68.7 & will runaround his train at Kirk mp CG70.2 & head back east. He'll be taking a siding along the way to clear up for M326.

New Buffalo is over 11k feet. But that's to far west at this point to be beneficial to the meet today.

[Tom49801]

M327-29 @ 11:05 westward went into emergency east of the N. Center Street crossing mp CG60.35 with CSX engines #930 + #5310 & 175 cars (52 loads + 123 empties) @ 10,016 tons & 9,968 feet long. Conductor has to walk the train to inspect it. He had reported he is stopped near a Private Crossing at mp CG59.9

[Mivers1988]

Is there a siding that is long enough for M326 & M327 to pass with that big of consists?

The double track east side of the St Joseph Bridge (Benton Harbor to Riverside) is 7 miles long & they'll most likely will be meeting there. As far as sidings go, no.

L301-29 @ 10:54 westward, Pass Track to Main Track, Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engines #8199 + #8066 & 11 cars. He has work at Hartford mp CG68.7 & will runaround his train at Kirk mp CG70.2 & head back east. He'll be taking a siding along the way to clear up for M326.

New Buffalo is over 11k feet. But that's to far west at this point to be beneficial to the meet today.

Thank you for the info

[Tom49801]

L301-29 @ 11:27 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 56 axles. CSX engines #8199 + #8066 & 11 cars. He has work for Hartford mp CG68.7 & will runaround his train at Kirk mp CG70.2 & head back east. He'll be stuck behind M327 that is stopped & being inspected by the Conductor.

M326-29 is waiting at Riverside mp CG80.1

L303-29 @ 12:06 Grand Rapids job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #943 + #4554 & 79(?) cars. He’s building his train & is a "Key Train" today & has work in Lansing. These engines are from yesterday’s M326-28. (Scratchy radio call).

[SD80MAC]

Y106 with CSX 6549 west by CH 146 in Kentwood 12:08.

[Tom49801]

M327-29 on the move at 12:34 from mp CH59.9 & will be picking up his Conductor but didn't hear where. He had reported "a pin jumped" between the 145th & 146th car. I don't know what that "a pin jumped" means.

M327-29 @ 12:36 westward Bangor, Mi N. Center St crossing mp CG60.35 cam. CSX engines #930 + #5310 & 175 cars (52 loads + 123 empties) @ 10,016 tons & 9,968 feet long.