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by firemedic54
Mon Jan 18, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: 1/18/2016
Replies: 13
Views: 2347

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: 1/18/2016

Southbound grain train going through downtown Holly. Saw 2 engines but couldn't see numbers through the trees.
by firemedic54
Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:04 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Car-Train Accident in Burton
Replies: 5
Views: 1426

Re: Car-Train Accident in Burton

I was just reading the article. Idiot...but then again job security for me... :wink:
by firemedic54
Sun Jan 10, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: 1/10/16
Replies: 7
Views: 2500

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: 1/10/16

Hearing reports a car hit a train in Burton about an hour ago. Unsure where but a CSX train is involved. EDIT: My bad...it was CN. DOH!!!! :oops: :oops: :oops:
by firemedic54
Wed Jan 06, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates 1/6/16
Replies: 4
Views: 1121

Re: CSX Train Location Updates 1/6/16

Sounds like a NB coming thru Rose Township (Holly) now. Just off in the distance so can't get a read on the numbers.
by firemedic54
Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:44 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Great Lakes Central Updates December
Replies: 57
Views: 10366

Re: Great Lakes Central Updates December

It is a quote from the first Star Wars movie. Doesn't sound like there was harmful intent there. 8)
by firemedic54
Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates 12/04/2015
Replies: 12
Views: 1768

Re: CSX Train Location Updates 12/04/2015

Just drove past the EB signal in Howell at Michigan Ave. Signal showing a red/yellow/yellow aspect.
by firemedic54
Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSXT TRAIN LOCATION UPDATES 12-1-2015
Replies: 8
Views: 1536

Re: CSXT TRAIN LOCATION UPDATES 12-1-2015

Short WB thru Fowlerville with 4049 running long hood forward. Not many cars on it.
by firemedic54
Tue Dec 01, 2015 12:30 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSXT TRAIN LOCATION UPDATES 12-1-2015
Replies: 8
Views: 1536

Re: CSXT TRAIN LOCATION UPDATES 12-1-2015

Same spot in Fowlerville now has red over yellow over yellow indication. Something being lined up to take the siding?
by firemedic54
Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSXT TRAIN LOCATION UPDATES 12-1-2015
Replies: 8
Views: 1536

Re: CSXT TRAIN LOCATION UPDATES 12-1-2015

Eastbound came thru. 7629 on point with 524.
by firemedic54
Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSXT TRAIN LOCATION UPDATES 12-1-2015
Replies: 8
Views: 1536

Re: CSXT TRAIN LOCATION UPDATES 12-1-2015

Sitting here in Fowlerville. High green just popped up on the signal in town near the grain elevator for eastbound.
by firemedic54
Sun Nov 29, 2015 10:18 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates November 2015
Replies: 64
Views: 11355

Re: CN Updates November 2015

While driving back to our fire station in Rose Twp. I was heading through downtown Holly and saw the eastbound signals with red over yellow aspect. As I crossed the tracks I looked east and could see a dim headlight on the main. I spun back around and shortly afterwards the eastbound train slowly ap...
by firemedic54
Thu Nov 26, 2015 1:38 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates November 2015
Replies: 64
Views: 11355

Re: CN Updates November 2015

And another eastbound coming thru. Couldn't see the previous one but it was moving very slow compared to this one.
by firemedic54
Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:28 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates November 2015
Replies: 64
Views: 11355

Re: CN Updates November 2015

Eastbound going thru town. Lots of horn action.
by firemedic54
Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:54 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates November 2015
Replies: 64
Views: 11355

Re: CN Updates November 2015

Sounds like EB coming thru town.
by firemedic54
Mon Nov 16, 2015 3:22 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates November 2015
Replies: 64
Views: 11355

Re: CN Updates November 2015

NB thru Fenton towards Durand with the blue CN IC unit as the second unit. Mostly autoracks.
by firemedic54
Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:00 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: 2 Mile Train at Durand
Replies: 8
Views: 2022

Re: 2 Mile Train at Durand

Maybe they're putting 2 trains together to get caught up after the derailment in Durand put them a little behind? IDK just a thought...do they even do anything like that??
by firemedic54
Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updpates: 11/04/2015
Replies: 4
Views: 1366

Re: CSX Train Location Updpates: 11/04/2015

The crossing at E. Maple in downtown Holly is still closed till at least Friday for replacement and crossing work. Limited traffic during the day with most traffic at night.
by firemedic54
Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Holly Rd. Crossing Replacement
Replies: 17
Views: 969

Re: Holly Rd. Crossing Replacement

I haven't noticed any changes in traffic. Wonder if they're going down the line and fixing some of the other crossings?
by firemedic54
Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:41 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GM Truck and Bus Switching
Replies: 5
Views: 1328

Re: GM Truck and Bus Switching

I've driven by there several times at different times of the day. It seems sporadic, not really sure they have a set time but I could be wrong.
by firemedic54
Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Train collision macomb township
Replies: 8
Views: 1484

Re: Train collision macomb township

Not a candidate for a Darwin Award this time...Again,in my line of business, it's job security!! 8) 8)