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I must have missed out on info about the 1225 run. When is it and general route to be taken? Is there a live cam I can watch it from my hospital bed? Jim..Traverse city.

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James Sofonia wrote:
Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:55 pm
I must have missed out on info about the 1225 run. When is it and general route to be taken? Is there a live cam I can watch it from my hospital bed? Jim..Traverse city.
1st off, I hope you're ok, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

2. Unfortunately there is no live camera, BUT, I will try to get a livestream going from my youtube channel, No promises however.

3. It runs Owosso-Carland-Ashley.


Get better Jim,

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David Collins wrote:
Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:00 pm


1st off, I hope you're ok, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

2. Unfortunately there is no live camera, BUT, I will try to get a livestream going from my youtube channel, No promises however.

3. It runs Owosso-Carland-Ashley.


Get better Jim,

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What day is the run? That would be great to put up a livestream. Please post a link to it.
Thank you,

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It's the almost yearly Polar express runs. Goes Owosso to Ashley and back twice each Saturday and Sunday for the next few weeks.
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My mom and step-dad are good friends with the conductor

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Chip wrote:
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My mom and step-dad are good friends with the conductor
I know a guy who was running the diesel.
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Chip wrote:
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My mom and step-dad are good friends with the conductor
This guy?

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A number of years ago I was the conductor a few of the runs. :)

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Raildudes dad wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 7:31 pm
A number of years ago I was the conductor a few of the runs. :)
I do kind of see the resemblance.

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JT, you know two fellas that were running the diesel. :shock:
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JT, you know two fellas that were running the diesel. :shock:

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CAT345C wrote:
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JT, you know two fellas that were running the diesel. :shock:
And a previous conductor! :D
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Anyone know what happen to the F40? I heard it’s turbo went ka-plooey but can anyone confirm yet?
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David Collins wrote:
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Anyone know what happen to the F40? I heard it’s turbo went ka-plooey but can anyone confirm yet?
One of the Sri volunteers helping with crossing watch said it was a HEP issue
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David Collins wrote:
Mon Dec 13, 2021 7:18 am
Anyone know what happen to the F40? I heard it’s turbo went ka-plooey but can anyone confirm yet?
It has some wiring issues. They fixed it another weekend as well.

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The F40 was on the train this past weekend, but they were also using the generator car (ex troop sleeper), so HEP issues seem likely

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