Jackson, MI Q&A

[NickThatRailfan]

If you have any questions about Jackson then this is place to look for answers

[railroader and son]

Yes,no,yes,and possibly if you wish really hard.

[NickThatRailfan]

Yes,no,yes,and possibly if you wish really hard.

Im sorry?

[~Z~]

Im sorry?

I'm pretty sure it's because you made a new thread called Jackson, MI Q&A, but there's no body to the thread...just a subject line and that was all. Is there a conversation you are trying to have happen with this thread, like posting questions about Jackson and hoping for answers? If so, I'd suggest asking a question about Jackson in the initial post.

[NickThatRailfan]

Im sorry?

I'm pretty sure it's because you made a new thread called Jackson, MI Q&A, but there's no body to the thread...just a subject line and that was all. Is there a conversation you are trying to have happen with this thread, like posting questions about Jackson and hoping for answers? If so, I'd suggest asking a
question about Jackson in the initial post.

No im seeing if anybody else gas questions about Jackson I can answer as I know train symbols, train times, train frequency, etc.

[~Z~]

Who is the bestest, coolest, most awesome railfan in Jackson? Hint: he used to take care of poop.

[NickThatRailfan]

Who is the bestest, coolest, most awesome railfan in Jackson? Hint: he used to take care of poop.

No idea I just know train symbols, times, and train frequency

[~Z~]

You did say "etc" as well; figured you might know some of the local Jackson railfans who have a deep knowledge of local railfanning info. Let's see if anyone else here knows this answer.

[Jetlink]

Who is the bestest, coolest, most awesome railfan in Jackson? Hint: he used to take care of poop.

I believe I know. Have even met him at least once.

[AARR]

Please list the local customers serviced by the Jackson Yard Job and how many cars each customer ships on average and the frequency they are switched.

[J T]

Im sorry?

I'm pretty sure it's because you made a new thread called Jackson, MI Q&A, but there's no body to the thread...just a subject line and that was all. Is there a conversation you are trying to have happen with this thread, like posting questions about Jackson and hoping for answers? If so, I'd suggest asking a
question about Jackson in the initial post.

No im seeing if anybody else gas questions about Jackson I can answer as I know train symbols, train times, train frequency, etc.

You should probably put that sentence in your original post so people don't have to scroll through the thread to find out why you posted.

[NickThatRailfan]

I'm pretty sure it's because you made a new thread called Jackson, MI Q&A, but there's no body to the thread...just a subject line and that was all. Is there a conversation you are trying to have happen with this thread, like posting questions about Jackson
and hoping for answers? If so, I'd suggest asking a
question about Jackson in the initial post.

No im seeing if anybody else gas questions about Jackson I can answer as I know train symbols, train times, train frequency, etc.

You should probably put that sentence in your original post so people don't have to scroll through the thread to find out why you posted.

Just did

[NickThatRailfan]

Please list the local customers serviced by the Jackson Yard Job and how many cars each customer ships on average and the frequency they are switched.

Customers In Jackson are:
Certain Teed, OmniSource, Dawn Food Products, Gerdau, Amerhart, MISA Special Processing, Miller Truck & Storage, and Aunt Millie's
The amount of cars varies and the frequency I belive is when the customers need switched

[AARR]

Thank you, Nick. If you observe more, please post them here. I enjoy the logistics/operations of railroading.

Please list the local customers serviced by the Jackson Yard Job and how many cars each customer ships on average and the frequency they are switched.

Customers In Jackson are:
Certain Teed, OmniSource, Dawn Food Products, Gerdau, Amerhart, MISA Special Processing, Miller Truck & Storage, and Aunt Millie's
The amount of cars varies and the frequency I belive is when the customers need switched

[NS3322]

Thank you, Nick. If you observe more, please post them here. I enjoy the logistics/operations of railroading.

All that info is on the Wiki:
https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... #Customers

[AARR]

Thank you NS3322. You're doing a nice job with the Wiki. I update it too but usually post at the Website Threads before doing so to confirm the information.

The Wiki is very good but doesn't go into how many cars each customer ships. That's what I was hoping to learn from Nick.

All that info is on the Wiki:
https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... #Customers

[CAT345C]

Who is the bestest, coolest, most awesome railfan in Jackson? Hint: he used to take care of poop.

Who is Pat C, or Scooterb?

[~Z~]

Pat C aka CAPT CAPS lives in Lansing, but yes, Scooterb is the right answer. He joined the forum the first day it was in operation, almost 19 years ago.

[GrandTrunkFan]

Thank you NS3322. You're doing a nice job with the Wiki. I update it too but usually post at the Website Threads before doing so to confirm the information.

The Wiki is very good but doesn't go into how many cars each customer ships. That's what I was hoping to learn from Nick.

All that info is on the Wiki:
https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... #Customers

AARR,
I can tell you this, since I am temporarily working alongside the old Cincinatti Northern branch in Jackson now, Omnisource is the biggest customer by far. The local every day has 3-7 gons, and Omnisource has got a bunch of brand new logoed gons.

Amerihart has been getting centerbeams a pair at a time, so far have only seen them 3 times since mid November.

Worthington has got a couple good size cuts, about once a month. Theyve been 6-8 cars at a time.

I have not seen or noticed anything for Gerdeu

[AARR]

AARR,
I can tell you this, since I am temporarily working alongside the old Cincinatti Northern branch in Jackson now, Omnisource is the biggest customer by far. The local every day has 3-7 gons, and Omnisource has got a bunch of brand new logoed gons.

Amerihart has been getting centerbeams a pair at a time, so far have only seen them 3 times since mid November.

Worthington has got a couple good size cuts, about once a month. Theyve been 6-8 cars at a time.

I have not seen or noticed anything for Gerdeu

Thank you GTF. I appreciate the information.