CSX Train Location Updates - May 2024

[Tom49801]

L303-17 @ 14:40 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 188 axles. CSX engines #3370 + #3286 & 44 cars (14 loads + 30 empties) @ 2,918 tons & 2,713 feet long. He has work for Lansing - final destination is Detroit.

[Andy24]

M326-17 @ 15:19 copied multiple EC1s for speed restrictions on the Grand Rapids Sub:

do not exceed 25mph between mp CG92.8 to CG90.4
do not exceed 25mph between mp CG90.4 to CG89.2
Do not exceed 50mph between mp CG50.5 to CG50.1
Do nốt exceed 55mph between mp CG49.6 to CG49.3

CSX #4706 leads with mid CSX #4713 DPU

L301-17 @ 15:26 was advised by Dispatcher to take Sawyer siding to clear up for M326-17

M327-17 @ 15:58 was advised by the Barr Dispatcher to pull into the yard slowly due to multiple engine movements (faint yarding instructions)

M326-17 @ 16:02 getting permission to go thru a work zone at CG93.8 to CH93.6

R597-17 @ 16:00 currently working in West Olive, MI with CSX engines #858 + #7381 & BNSF engine #8469 & & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #5976. He had stopped at Harlem Siding mp CGC28.8 on the Fremont sub-division to pick up 4 loaded coal cars

M326-17 @ 16:10 eastbound reported by the Vine DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi at 472 axles. CSX #4706 + mid CSX #4713 DPU and 115 cars

[Mivers1988]

L301-17 cleared into siding at Sawyer @16:14

[Tlout]

CSX lite power south at Riley St. Holland 4:55 PM.

[Andy24]

CSX lite power south at Riley St. Holland 4:55 PM.

That’s R597-17 with CSX #7381 and CSX #858, they are heading to Grand Junction or Wells and tie down

M326-17 @ 17:19 eastbound crossing Division St mp 60.93 Bangor, MI with CSX #4706 + mid CSX #4713 DPU and 115 cars

M326-17 @ 17:45 eastbound reported by the DD 44.2 Pearl, MI with 472 axles

L301-17 @ 17:53 eastbound West End Gross mp 63.2 with CSX #2428 + CSX #4057 and ?? cars

L301-17 @ 17:57:40 eastbound crossing Division St mp 60.93 Bangor, Mi CSX #2428 + CSX #4057 and 5 cars (1 empty gon, 1 covered hopper and 3 tankers). He had worked in Sawyer with no pickups.

Y297-17 @ 18:00 reported on the Grand Rapids Terminal Track with CSX #6549 (assuming he’s heading to or from Fuller Junction)

M326-17 @ 18:11 eastward reported “Clear on a Pair Saugatuck”

BNSF C-BTMCXC/NAMCXC (Coal Loads for West Olive) 05/17/24 @ 17:43:00 CDT heading east passing Galesburg, IL cam with BNSF #5762 + 130 coal loads + rear BNSF #8755 DPU. BNSF #6841 was removed before reaching Chicago.

BNSF C-BTMCXC/NAMCXC (Coal Loads for West Olive) 05/17/24 @ 21:04:00 CDT heading east passing Galesburg, IL cam with BNSF #8493 + 130 coal loads + rear BNSF #9263 DPU.

[Andy24]

L301-17 @ 18:20 eastbound reported by Pearl’s DD mp CG44.2 at 32 axles: CSX #2428 + CSX #4057 and 5 cars (1 empty gon, 1 covered hopper and 3 tankers). He had worked in Sawyer with no pickups.

[BL2-1843]

L302-17 following L305-17 to Lansing. Both had to wait at Fowlerville for quite awhile for L303-17 to get in the siding. L305 has 76 cars, most picked up at Howell from GLC, and left 45 cars in the Howell pass for GLC. L302 had 53 cars with 3109 + 887 on the head end again.

[Andy24]

R597-17 (M326-17 Recrew) @ 18:54 eastbound Holland Depot mp 25.3 with CSX #4706 + mid CSX #4713 DPU and 115 cars. M326-17 was recrewed by R597-17 somewhere between Saugatuck and Holland

L301-17 @ 19:03 eastbound reported Approach Medium at Holland mp 25.3 with CSX #2428 + CSX #4057 and 5 cars (1 empty gon, 1 covered hopper and 3 tankers). He had worked in Sawyer with no pickups. He’s heading to straight to Grand Rapids.

R597-17 @ 19:05 eastbound reported by the DD 19.1 Zeeland, MI with 472 axles

[~Z~]

M326 recrew R597 East through hudsonville about 7:10pm.
Photo from wifey.

[pudgy]

R597-17 (M326-17 Recrew) @ 18:54 eastbound Holland Depot mp 25.3 with CSX #4706 + mid CSX #4713 DPU and 115 cars. M326-17 was recrewed by R597-17 somewhere between Wells and Grand Junction

Recrewed between Saugatuk and Holland. R597 crew was on standby to push M326 up the hill at Wells siding until they received word they made the hill successfully.

[MQT1223]

326 clear Lamar

Both of the SD70MAC’s are in fresh paint. Lots of new rolling stock on the train

[~Z~]

D700 East through hudsonville at 7:50pm.... Yes, L301.

[Mivers1988]

P370-17 late by 3 minutes at St Joseph.

[Andy24]

Amtrak P370-17 @ 21:47 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 Hartford, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4614 & 4 cars

Amtrak P370-17 @ 21:53 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 IDTX engine #4614 & 4 cars (AmCafe + 2 Venture Coach + Venture Business) with 3 passengers Off at the station mp CG60.5

Amtrak P370-17 @ 22:13 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4614 & 4 cars

L302-17 following L305-17 to Lansing. Both had to wait at Fowlerville for quite awhile for L303-17 to get in the siding. L305 has 76 cars, most picked up at Howell from GLC, and left 45 cars in the Howell pass for GLC. L302 had 53 cars with 3109 + 887 on the head end again.

L302-17 @ 22:14 westward reported by the DD 126.3 Clarksville, MI with 184 axles. CSX #3109 + CSX #887 and 43 cars. He had worked Lansing and heading straight to Grand Rapids.

[amessmann]

22:32 - G077-17 west thru an approach signal at EE Brighton. Stopping at the WE. 3251 and 3338* with my count being 90 cars.

[Andy24]

L302-17 @ 23:00 westward reported an Approach Signal at Madison mp CH149.7 with CSX #3109 + CSX #887 and 43 cars. He had worked Lansing and heading straight to Grand Rapids. Unsure if he is waiting for Amtrak P370-17 at Pleasant St

[BL2-1843]

22:32 - G077 west thru an approach signal at EE Brighton. Stopping at the WE.

By Howell at 23:17 with 89 cars per the DD at Fowlerville. 3251 + 3338 on the head end. 3338 was on L302 on April 26th. Unknown where the train is going yet.

[tsinoms]

BNSF C-BTMCXC/NAMCXC (Coal Loads for West Olive) 05/17/24 @ 17:43:00 CDT heading east passing Galesburg, IL cam with BNSF #5762 + 130 coal loads + rear BNSF #8755 DPU. BNSF #6841 was removed before reaching Chicago.

Should be turning north onto the CSX at 0425. DPU doing most of the work.

[Tom49801]

M327-18 @ 05:30 Grand Rapids, Mi mark up with the RN Dispatcher: was all static, the only thing heard was CSX engine #4713 and that would be paired with CSX engine #4706. No idea for car totals or any other info.

[Tom49801]

BNSF C-BTMCXC/NAMCXC (Coal Loads for West Olive) 05/17/24 @ 17:43:00 CDT heading east passing Galesburg, IL cam with BNSF #5762 + 130 coal loads + rear BNSF #8755 DPU. BNSF #6841 was removed before reaching Chicago.

Should be turning north onto the CSX at 0425. DPU doing most of the work.

C800-18 @ 06:35 eastward cleared the St Joseph Bridge with BNSF engine #5762 & 127 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #8755.

Amtrak P371-18 @ 06:36 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4614 & 4 cars (AmCafé + 2 Venture Coaches + Venture Business).

M327-18 @ 07:27 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 436 axles. CSX engines #4713 + #4706 & 106 cars.

Amtrak P371-18 @ 07:13 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 20 axles.

Amtrak P371-18 @ 07:29:57 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 with 3 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5

C800-18 @ 07:40:09 eastward Bangor’s Division St crossing mp CG60.93 live cam. He'll be held at Grand Jct mp CG54 to let M327-18 pass by. He’ll add CSX engines #858 + #7381 behind his leader at Wells Siding mp CG41.3 & continue on to the power plant in West Olive, Mi.