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by firemedic54
Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:37 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates for August 2015
Replies: 41
Views: 10169

Re: CN Updates for August 2015

WB through Fenton. Hear it but can't see it.
by firemedic54
Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: 08/25/2015
Replies: 23
Views: 1640

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: 08/25/2015

WB now passing through.
by firemedic54
Tue Aug 25, 2015 7:24 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: 08/25/2015
Replies: 23
Views: 1640

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: 08/25/2015

EB through Genoa Twp. headed towards Brighton. Not moving real fast for some reason.
by firemedic54
Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:50 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Truck vs. train in Grayling
Replies: 5
Views: 1373

Truck vs. train in Grayling

9and10new.com is reporting a truck vs. train accident in town. According to the report a truck hauling wood was struck by an LSRC train. They're reporting the driver didn't look both ways and was struck by the train. No injuries reported.
by firemedic54
Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX TRAIN LOCATION UPDATE FRIDAY AUG 21, 2015
Replies: 7
Views: 647

Re: CSX TRAIN LOCATION UPDATE FRIDAY AUG 21, 2015

WB going through Genoa Twp. towards Howell. Just out of range so I couldn't see numbers.
by firemedic54
Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: 8/11/15
Replies: 9
Views: 1254

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: 8/11/15

WB passed thru here about 15 minutes ago now an EB going thru here in Genoa Twp. heading towards Brighton. Just a little far for me to catch the numbers.
by firemedic54
Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:21 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GLC vs Truck 8/4/2015
Replies: 10
Views: 1917

Re: GLC vs Truck 8/4/2015

Again another very unfortunate but preventable accident.
by firemedic54
Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:39 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: St Joseph
Replies: 11
Views: 3348

Re: St Joseph

Wasn't the CSX television ad filmed in St. Joseph? Or at least near there?
by firemedic54
Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:39 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Chasing SOO 6053 7/10/15
Replies: 3
Views: 1166

Re: Chasing SOO 6053 7/10/15

Sweet catch!!
by firemedic54
Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:13 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Is Lansing worth railfanning?
Replies: 30
Views: 3006

Re: Is Lansing worth railfanning?

Plus Durand will be safer. Obviously crime can happen anywhere at anytime but a much less chance of any issues in Durand.
by firemedic54
Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:25 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: DTE Rail Project
Replies: 33
Views: 4509

Re: DTE Rail Project

How is it deemed dangerous? Blind spots? Poor visibility? Rough crossing? Just asking...
by firemedic54
Wed Jun 10, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CN Diamond Charge
Replies: 10
Views: 2509

Re: CN Diamond Charge

trnwatcher wrote:I've heard that the diamond is scheduled to be replaced again. The sub-contractor that put it in back in 2009/2010 will be doing the work as the diamond is settling and is causing issues according to CN MoW staff.
Hoped they saved their receipts...
by firemedic54
Wed Jun 10, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates - June 2015
Replies: 75
Views: 8899

Re: CN Updates - June 2015

Just passed through downtown Holly. Looked at the signals for EB (or SB) and there's a red over yellow aspect. I'm guessing they're lining up something for the siding?
by firemedic54
Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates - June 2015
Replies: 75
Views: 8899

Re: CN Updates - June 2015

Hopefully I'm putting this in the right spot. Lsj.com is reporting a CN train broken down in Grand Ledge. Per their report it's supposed to be clear by 1pm this afternoon. CSX Plymouth Sub goes through Grand Ledge. CN goes through Millet, Potterville, Charlotte, etc. Unless it's Grand Ledge townshi...
by firemedic54
Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:02 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates - June 2015
Replies: 75
Views: 8899

Re: CN Updates - June 2015

Hopefully I'm putting this in the right spot. Lsj.com is reporting a CN train broken down in Grand Ledge. Per their report it's supposed to be clear by 1pm this afternoon.
by firemedic54
Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: WALLY become webs
Replies: 3
Views: 1314

Re: WALLY become webs

It would be pretty neat to this happen but if they can't get the current project going then I don't see it coming to life. I would ride it for sure.
by firemedic54
Sun Apr 19, 2015 12:36 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Amtrak Wolverine Summer Time Changes
Replies: 13
Views: 2102

Re: Amtrak Wolverine Summer Time Changes

I'm taking 351 in June (already booked my ticket a month ago) and the time table according to Amtrak.com effecitive May 4th is a 7:26 AM departure. Last week I got an email from Amtrak saying "Change Summary Train 351: ANN ARBOR, MI - CHICAGO (CHICAGO UNION STATION), ILDepart 6:41 AM," Anyone know ...
by firemedic54
Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: 4/16/2015
Replies: 14
Views: 1454

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: 4/16/2015

Why was it no surprise, being awake, dressed and ready for action by 02:00, that Q33514 was halted at Rickett Rd, east of Brighton at 03:30, because thats the only place they could park without blocking multiple crossings. Recrewed by 05:20, by Howell at 06:14. CSX569+7769+7584+8716 with 182 cars, ...
by firemedic54
Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: 04/15/2015
Replies: 11
Views: 1083

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: 04/15/2015

Can hear horns from our Sta. 3 in Rose Twp. Not sure but I believe it's NB. Can't get a visual from this vantage point.... :evil:
by firemedic54
Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:50 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 32 Hours In Deshler Non-Stop
Replies: 7
Views: 2014

Re: 32 Hours In Deshler Non-Stop

AARR wrote:That's quite a list you put together :shock:
And a LOT of caffeine!!!