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by CR900945
Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up Thread 2024
Replies: 98
Views: 10519

Re: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up Thread 2024

According to an individual on the board of the Michigan Association of Rail Passengers (MARP) when a scheduled train does not run, MDOT does not pay for it.
by CR900945
Sun Nov 05, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CN South Bend/Flint Sub
Replies: 53
Views: 22731

Re: CN South Bend/Flint Sub

As far as 2 railroad lines in Battle Creek: Other than CN, there is the former NS line now owned by MDOT. Amtrak operates and dispatches it. NS has trackage rights over MDOT from Town Line in Dearborn to BO Tower in Kalamazoo for freight service. West of Wayne, there is little NS traffic which would...
by CR900945
Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up Thread 2023
Replies: 317
Views: 144119

Re: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up thread 2023

Probably not Amtrak's fault for the accident but it shows just how fragile the system is right now. You would think 353 could drag 365 into Chicago and find a replacement engine in Chicago for 364 but I'm speculating from 250 miles away.
by CR900945
Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: What is the requirement of working on the rail road
Replies: 27
Views: 7764

Re: What is the requirement of working on the rail road

David Lang is right about the toll it takes on a family. I worked in a salaried position at Conrail in New Jersey and had issues with my supervisor's personal demons. I got promoted and exiled to Siberia (Buffalo.) There I met and married my first wife. The following year I got a bigger promotion to...
by CR900945
Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: SD60’s stored in Saginaw
Replies: 17
Views: 6912

Re: SD60’s stored in Saginaw

I would think if LSRC wanted the units, they would gotten them already rather having them sit for two years. With the huge surplus of serviceable road units in the industry due to reduced coal traffic, there is not such a hot market right now. The owner/lessor would have been very flexible on pricing.
by CR900945
Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up Thread 2023
Replies: 317
Views: 144119

Re: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up thread 2023

Anyone know what happened to #365 today? Transitdocs map shows 4 hours late Battle Creek. Amtrak site says Service Disruption.
by CR900945
Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up Thread 2023
Replies: 317
Views: 144119

Re: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up thread 2023

#355 running an hour late due to earlier #350 delay. Until things shake out, I think they should run 2 daily round trips only on the Wolverine Service. If equipment and staff allows, run regular 3 round trips during holiday periods. (Run 350/355 and 354/351)
by CR900945
Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up Thread 2023
Replies: 317
Views: 144119

Re: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up thread 2023

#350 today out of Chicago 2'21" late. It can't be weather. No doubt #355 will be late as a result. 2'59" late at Dearborn. Not in Pontiac yet.
by CR900945
Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up Thread 2023
Replies: 317
Views: 144119

Re: Amtrak Train Location Update/Heads Up thread 2023

If memory serves me right, this recent shunting issue did start with CN. A number of years ago a train running on CN struck a motor vehicle in Charlotte after the crossing protection failed to operate correctly. Since then it has been a touchy subject with CN. However, CSX seems to be operating shor...
by CR900945
Fri Oct 28, 2022 11:36 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Locations/Heads Up - 2022
Replies: 405
Views: 226150

Re: Amtrak Train Locations/Heads Up - 2022

On 10/28/22, it looks like #365 "leapfrogged" #351 at Niles. I was in Three Oaks and caught #365, then later saw #351 at Galien. #350 passed #351 at Three Oaks. According to dispatcher talking to hi-rail truck, #350 "had all kinds of problems" at origin.
by CR900945
Fri Oct 14, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Amtrak - 19 hour journey from Detroit to Chicago on 10/7/22
Replies: 46
Views: 15115

Re: Amtrak - 19 hour journey from Detroit to Chicago on 10/7/22

Engine number was IDTX4613 for "Train from "Hell."
by CR900945
Mon Aug 15, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Red stripe on Amtrak cars in Dowagiac
Replies: 12
Views: 6885

Re: Red stripe on Amtrak cars in Dowagiac

There will not be Venture club or food service cars just yet. The food service Venture cars will follow after all the coaches are in service. For the foreseeable future, Horizon and Amfleet club cars will soldier on.
by CR900945
Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Locations/Heads Up - 2022
Replies: 405
Views: 226150

Re: Amtrak Train Locations/Heads Up - 2022

Fox 2 Detroit at 5 PM reports two people in motor vehicle died. Unconfirmed report from a passenger on the train claimed auto was trying to beat train to crossing.
by CR900945
Mon Jun 06, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - June 2022
Replies: 1061
Views: 124480

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - June 2022

NB (D736?) stopped at Seven Mile Northville waiting for signal at 0945. CSXT4573 & LSRC6354 with mixed consist.
by CR900945
Mon May 23, 2022 2:46 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Locations/Heads Up - 2022
Replies: 405
Views: 226150

Re: Amtrak Train Locations/Heads Up - 2022

Sorry. Today's #350/355 did not have Venture cars. Maybe another day this week?
by CR900945
Sun May 22, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Locations/Heads Up - 2022
Replies: 405
Views: 226150

Re: Amtrak Train Locations/Heads Up - 2022

Word from a source considered reliable and confirmed by an Amtrak conductor: Tomorrow, May23, #350/355 will consist of new Siemens Venture coaches for the first time in revenue service on Wolverine Corridor.
by CR900945
Fri May 13, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - May 2022
Replies: 1285
Views: 164412

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - May 2022

NB (D736?) crossing Seven Mile Road at 1620. Power was CSXT5419 and LSRC6351. Mostly autoracks.
by CR900945
Tue Feb 01, 2022 4:03 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Michigan Railroad Club
Replies: 2
Views: 3467

Re: Michigan Railroad Club

Meeting 02/02/22 has been cancelled. Maplewood Community Center will be closed that date. Hope to see you in March. Program will be announced later.
by CR900945
Thu Jan 06, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - January 2022
Replies: 1246
Views: 166611

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - January 2022

SB D736 passing Northville at 1532. Did not see engines.
by CR900945
Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Scanner for rail fanning in Dowagiac
Replies: 17
Views: 7575

Re: Scanner for rail fanning in Dowagiac

Thank you NS3322 for that list. Not much left elsewhere on the Michigan Line either.