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so in other words second hand information.
basically a rumor.

Chip wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:27 pm

Where is Rodney?

trenton former site of fn tower

about 13 miles of a branch that ends at rouge and crosses three railroads doing so.
not really the kind of track that throwing money at will result in adequate returns in my opinion.
so they will probably start tomorrow.

according to rr picture archives "ex-Washington Terminal 60, reblt by GE in 12/71"
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoPi ... ?id=176761
according to the diesel shop WT #60
https://www.thedieselshop.us/WTC.HTML

a major difference is that part of the current route has no overhead wire. cars use batteries and recharge were there is overhead.
sad commentary is service was suspended when it got really cold because the batteries couldn't provide propulsion and heat.

What is the purpose the of the wye running so far north before connecting to the main. This is over a mile long (per the post above), wye track. I don't think they would remove the wye, but would they consider connecting it to the N-S line between Main St and Maple St remove a mile of track which h...

the police car video showed the gates down. there is no occupancy detector as might be found on some japanese crossings for example.

hopefully cbp meant the first passenger car

That’s a good point DaveO and possible that they are in potato service although I’m not aware of anyone in the thumb handling potatoes. I've been seeing MC boxcars on HESR going into the thumb for I presume bean service maybe potatoes? maine and michigan are both up there. the michigan potato growe...

AARR wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:01 am

I've been seeing MC boxcars on HESR going into the thumb for I presume bean service

maybe potatoes? maine and michigan are both up there.

Some 3rd rail had wooden covers to prevent ice and Fluffy White pieces of Death build up. Rules were a little different then. :D Didn't type that but sounds cool! :lol: and it's all gone now. recent google aerial image shows that ford appears to have allowed for the possibility of a siding next to ...

tightlock couplers worked

see from tv news that the amfleet food and at least 3 horizon coaches were set on the ground. considering chicago is already having a hard time getting trainsets out, that is bad news.

police were on scene but nobody called?!

Wolverines 350, 351, 352 and 353 are officially canceled today, leaving hope for 354 and 355 tonight. good guess as that is the plan. full service sunday. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/11/18/amtrak-to-operate-michigan-trains-at-full-schedule-this-sunday-after-derailment-cancelled-h...

why don't they call the number on that sign?
risking lives over a little embarrassment is a great choice.
"A member of the cleanup crew tells WSBT it will be at least a week to repair the track." i don't think so

chapmaja wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 13, 2023 4:06 pm

Does Amtrak run a bus service from Flint to Saginaw to connect to the Blue Water? I don't see a need for Amtrak to run to Saginaw, as the population in Saginaw isn't going the correct direction to require the service.

Yes https://www.amtrak.com/michigan/michigan-connections

GP-35 wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:06 pm

Thank you Dave O, Im sorry for getting mad at you.

I consider your reaction to have been quite justified.
If you come across any details about this, I'm interested

I guess you don't read the chat and I should have posted this here also:
"@ DaveO « Thu 4:19:45 pm »my apologies to gp-35 who was right about the story."

How that moderating had anything to do with politics does escape me though.

I think this comment on Trainorders is an appropriate and sad commentary about Amtrak:
"Chicago is a pretty important place. I wonder if maybe they should locate a maintenance facility there."