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by David Lang
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - March 2024
Replies: 364
Views: 13779

Re: CN Train Location Updates - March 2024

NB S756 by me here in Linden at 7:50pm.

In the last 2 hours, we've had Southbound 508, then Northbound 507, and now Northbound S756.
by David Lang
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - March 2024
Replies: 364
Views: 13779

Re: CN Train Location Updates - March 2024

Not that anyone probably cares, but regarding my comment from earlier today, of course that was train 116 - duh (on my part).

I have no idea why I thought it may have been an extra.
by David Lang
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - March 2024
Replies: 364
Views: 13779

Re: CN Train Location Updates - March 2024

Speaking of Extras...Southbound Intermodal train by Linden at 10:48am. Not sure if this is a very early 508 or what? Not even sure if the whole train was intermodal, but what I saw of it, it was. Sorry, I'm not much help on this one.
by David Lang
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: MDOT, Lake states and other news
Replies: 10
Views: 996

Re: MDOT, Lake states and other news

Mike H, Mike H , he’s our man, if he can’t do it no one can!!

I think I may have dated myself with that catchy little tune.
by David Lang
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: The port of monroe-containers?
Replies: 17
Views: 1462

Re: The port of monroe-containers?

I didn't know the "Port of Monroe" was really a thing. According to googlemaps, there are a bunch of tank cars next to the Michigan Paving and Materials place and tracks into the Ford warehouse. I don't see where a container facility will be built but according to the article, it appears one will be...
by David Lang
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: West Michigan RR Abandonment Petition Coming
Replies: 399
Views: 258823

Re: West Michigan RR Abandonment Petition Coming

With all this talk of Waffles and French Fries, you guys are making me hungry!

Can't eat all those carbs like I used to though.
by David Lang
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:57 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CN says goodbye to Baraga
Replies: 19
Views: 1675

Re: CN says goodbye to Baraga

Just like I said...the amazing Mike H!!

Of course we realize the word "potential" is being used here, but let's hope the new business materializes and CN buys in.
by David Lang
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CN says goodbye to Baraga
Replies: 19
Views: 1675

Re: CN says goodbye to Baraga

When was the last time Baraga actually had a rail served customer? I have always wondered about that.

By the way, go get ‘em Mike H (regarding transload opportunities - if anyone can, it’s Mike H!!)
by David Lang
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Grand Blanc Tornado
Replies: 9
Views: 1419

Re: Grand Blanc Tornado

Sorry I don't have an answer to the original question, but this weather is nuts, even by Michigan standards.

Was ready to turn on the A/C yesterday as house was 74 degrees and humid inside, and as I type this I'm wearing my slippers.
by David Lang
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:39 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - February 2024
Replies: 326
Views: 19636

Re: CN Train Location Updates - February 2024

That S756 must have been the train I heard around 5:30 this morning as this is not a "normal" time for a train thru Linden, although, of course, any train can run at any time.
by David Lang
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - February 2024
Replies: 326
Views: 19636

Re: CN Train Location Updates - February 2024

Southbound 508 by Linden at 5:25pm with 2 CNs and 76 cars. Today's train had a good mix of cars. First 3 cars were intermodal, followed by 3 - 86' boxcars, which was kinda cool to see since you don't really see a whole lot of those cars anymore. (NS 18K and 19K thru Elkhart always have several 86 fo...
by David Lang
Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: You never know
Replies: 16
Views: 1595

Re: You never know

Hey GAP!

Good to see your post.

Thanks for sharing.

David Lang
by David Lang
Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - February 2024
Replies: 326
Views: 19636

Re: CN Train Location Updates - February 2024

Southbound 116 with (only) CN 8019, is by Linden at 12:18pm with 74 cars - I think 74 cars, couldn't quite tell for sure from where I was at. Train is racks, maybe 10-15, with the rest being intermodal.
by David Lang
Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Diamonds in Kalamazoo
Replies: 11
Views: 1152

Re: Diamonds in Kalamazoo

Anyone can ask how many trains per day are at a given location, and based on the number of answers, one can get a general idea. However, the best way to know how many trains per day a given location will deliver is the actual collection of data. A few steps would include: 1. Sit at a location of you...
by David Lang
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - February 2024
Replies: 326
Views: 19636

Re: CN Train Location Updates - February 2024

RoyalKingoftheRails wrote: Are they doing that tomorrow? And if so, any idea what time or approximately a range of time Z148 will run to Moterm? I don't "believe" Z148 will run to Moterm, of course I could be wrong, but typically L507 will run to Flint as usual and Z148 will pick up what L507 sets ...
by David Lang
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Future of the Plymouth Sub/Grand Rapids Sub
Replies: 156
Views: 1278159

Re: Future of the Plymouth Sub/Grand Rapids Sub

Way to blow it up. Sorry LRF, couldn't help it. I will freely admit, that those who have known me many years...I may have bought into that way back when I was young, but I'd like to think that I'm a bit older and wiser these days. A select few of you might remember some stories... Have a good day e...
by David Lang
Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:24 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Future of the Plymouth Sub/Grand Rapids Sub
Replies: 156
Views: 1278159

Re: Future of the Plymouth Sub/Grand Rapids Sub

CPKC X500 and X501 coming starting week of 03.31.2024 - first train should be that Monday.
Hmmm, that first Monday is actually April 1st, I wonder what April 1st represents....LOL LansingRailFan. :D Good one!
by David Lang
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - January 2024
Replies: 439
Views: 271962

Re: CN Train Location Updates - January 2024

Well, well, well, we have another Southbound. Southbound 508?, by Linden at 2:33pm with 2 CNs and 40 cars of mixed freight. If this is not an early or late 508, maybe it’s an extra like a 356 or something.
by David Lang
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - January 2024
Replies: 439
Views: 271962

Re: CN Train Location Updates - January 2024

Southbound 116 by me in Linden at 1:57 pm rolling right along at good speed.
by David Lang
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Train Location Updates - January 2024
Replies: 439
Views: 271962

Re: CN Train Location Updates - January 2024

For my friends South of Linden, Southbound Q116 coming at you, clear Linden with 2 CNs followed by racks and stacks. Sorry, no car count.