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by TrainNut85
Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Durand report 7-11-09 to 7-12-09
Replies: 8
Views: 1332

Re: Durand report 7-11-09 to 7-12-09

Corrections:
1:26am- CN 302 with CN 2560, BC Rail 4642, and CN 7259(GP9RM), 102 cars
by TrainNut85
Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Durand report 7-11-09 to 7-12-09
Replies: 8
Views: 1332

Durand report 7-11-09 to 7-12-09

Well met up with James(Trainwatcher) to do some train watching in Durand. Heres the official listing of what was spotted: 12:01pm- CN EB with 3 CN C44-9w 114 cars total 4:34pm- CN WB with CN 2556 & 2685 141 cars 5:19pm- CN WB with CN 5671 & 2298 110 cars 8:43pm- CN WB with CN 2507 & 2554 142 cars 9:...
by TrainNut85
Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN 490
Replies: 1
Views: 557

Re: CN 490

Adding to Penn Central's report in Durand, CN 490 did have a ribbon rail train included into the consist. Second unit was CN #5723. Total count on the train was 90 cars.
by TrainNut85
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Its here!!!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3220

Re: Its here!!!!!!

GLC 392 wrote:its not the first to arrive 1225 was duh.
I mean with the visiting locomotives smart a#$!
by TrainNut85
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Its here!!!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3220

Its here!!!!!!

Look at what I found in Owosso!
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First to arrive for Trainfest!
by TrainNut85
Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:11 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: Different takes on RR lettering
Replies: 29
Views: 3674

Re: Different takes on RR lettering

CSX:Chemical Spill Experts,Crime Scene Examiners(after their own train derails)
NS:New Sh**,Nothing Stoppable
GLC:TSBY,Good Lookin Color
CN:Crash National,Conned Network
CP:Can't Push,Canadian Police
by TrainNut85
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: Farrah Fawcett ( 1947-2009)
Replies: 23
Views: 1982

Re: Farrah Fawcett ( 1947-2009)

Yea, now all little boys are safe, the sicko is dead!
by TrainNut85
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: GLC Owosso-Durand06-25-09 Lots of Pictures!
Replies: 9
Views: 1617

Re: GLC Owosso-Durand06-25-09 Lots of Pictures!

Hey I didn't know you were in my neck of the woods! Good report tho and good pics too.
by TrainNut85
Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: NS owner of former CN line through Durand
Replies: 7
Views: 1374

Re: NS owner of former CN line through Durand

Isn't this a big Epic Fail. Must be one of those half-fast jobs that someone didn't take the time to actually study the railroads in Michigan. Now NS owning the line thru Flint which actually belongs to CN, that would be pretty cool, but its also funny in a strange way too.
by TrainNut85
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: 11 Beautiful train stations that fell to the wrecking ball
Replies: 6
Views: 914

Re: 11 Beautiful train stations that fell to the wrecking ball

Heres my opinion to why some of the greatest railroad depots were demolished. The Pennsylvania station in NYC was demolished simply cuz the city had to make a decision which station to keep, that one or Grand Central, which was run by New York Central. The Pennsy agreed to have their trains taken to...
by TrainNut85
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:44 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: my videos on youtube?
Replies: 23
Views: 3033

Re: my videos on youtube?

Did CSXT's SD50s have dynamic brakes even though they didn't have the usual EMD blister on the long hood? Yes. The SD50's were the first units with the dynamic brakes relocated behind the cab. I believe the reasoning for this was to get them away from the heat of the prime mover. All preceding loco...
by TrainNut85
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:38 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Plymouth Report 6/18/2009: Who says no Trains?
Replies: 12
Views: 1816

Re: Plymouth Report 6/18/2009: Who says no Trains?

Whether you're a critic or not, it was a good video. Its also neat to see some local action as well. Well done James!
by TrainNut85
Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:09 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: PHOTO OF THREE OLD GUYS?
Replies: 12
Views: 2494

Re: PHOTO OF THREE OLD GUYS?

Its not damaged too much! LOL
by TrainNut85
Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: PHOTO OF THREE OLD GUYS?
Replies: 12
Views: 2494

Re: PHOTO OF THREE OLD GUYS?

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You mean this infamous scene? lol
by TrainNut85
Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:13 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Durand Report 6-9-09
Replies: 7
Views: 1058

Durand Report 6-9-09

Sorry I haven't been posting lately to anyone that enjoys my posts, I've been kinda busy but I have gotten the chance to post before the Deshler get together this weekend. 11:40A GLC Osmer turn is lead by GLC #393 and GMTX #2675 which I caught at Pitt. Jct with 22 cars in tow. http://i173.photobucke...
by TrainNut85
Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: marion, ohio sightings on monday
Replies: 4
Views: 1019

Re: marion, ohio sightings on monday

Thanks for listing the trains and the times they came. Its good to see that Marion is still a good busy place!
by TrainNut85
Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Spring Meet - Deshler - 06/12/09-06/14/09
Replies: 196
Views: 28575

Re: Spring Meet - Deshler - 06/12/09-06/14/09

Count me and traingirl in, we'll be coming with some friends of ours!
by TrainNut85
Thu May 28, 2009 2:25 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: For All Our RedWing Fans Here...
Replies: 7
Views: 1150

Re: For All Our RedWing Fans Here...

Rematch Time Saturday 8pm, this is gonna be good, Wings-Penguins, bound to be bloody!!!
by TrainNut85
Thu May 14, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: OK - imagine seeing this come down the street!
Replies: 5
Views: 940

Re: OK - imagine seeing this come down the street!

Thats the ultimate collector's item for any hard core railfan. Its the only one of its kind!
by TrainNut85
Wed May 13, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: DESHLER ROLE CALL!
Replies: 24
Views: 2885

Re: DESHLER ROLE CALL!

Me and traingirl may be there, depends if our ride goes as planned.