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by dave989
Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:35 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread
Replies: 1391
Views: 1444222

Re: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread

Are there any plans for more dash 3 rebuilds?
by dave989
Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - March 2022
Replies: 1290
Views: 183806

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - March 2022

The U. P. power from today's Q326 is being turned at Sunnyside wye. I've seen this done three times this week for the next days Q327.
by dave989
Sun Mar 13, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Question about Grand Rapids railfanning
Replies: 31
Views: 14625

Re: Question about Grand Rapids railfanning

Grand Junction is a good spot. Sometimes coal train helpers are stationed in the siding and added on there to get up the Saugatuck grade. Also the bike trail that was the old NYC branch from Kalamazoo to South Haven crosses CSX just north of the siding. It's a popular staging area for cycling and tr...
by dave989
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Train Location Updates March 2022
Replies: 108
Views: 82856

Re: Shortline Train Location Updates March 2022

Z151 proceeding thru the west side of Grand Rapids with the same power as yesterday's train, 2 SD-40-2'S bracketing GP38 2042.
by dave989
Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Train Location Updates March 2022
Replies: 108
Views: 82856

Re: Shortline Train Location Updates March 2022

Z151 is holding for a signal at Ann St. MQT 3406, 2042 and 3408 for power. Meanwhile GRE 2104 is about to head east with ten covered hoppers and 2 tank cars. Z151 proceeding thru the west side of Grand Rapids headed to Wyoming Yard.
by dave989
Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - March 2022
Replies: 1290
Views: 183806

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - March 2022

L303-04 past Pleasant St. Headed east.
by dave989
Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:30 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - March 2022
Replies: 1290
Views: 183806

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - March 2022

L303-01 past Pleasant St. Heading east.
by dave989
Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Train Location Updates Feb. 2022
Replies: 133
Views: 76611

Re: Shortline Train Location Updates Feb. 2022

Z151-28 entering Wyoming Yard with 3 Sd-40-2's and a healthy size train
by dave989
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Train Location Updates Feb. 2022
Replies: 133
Views: 76611

Re: Shortline Train Location Updates Feb. 2022

Z151 proceeding thru the west side of G. R. MQT 3408 and 3406 for power.
by dave989
Tue Feb 22, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Train Location Updates Feb. 2022
Replies: 133
Views: 76611

Re: Shortline Train Location Updates Feb. 2022

While in Ada, caught the GRE picking up one tank car at the Amway complex. The orange GRE unit was added with MQT 2042. Must have added it before they left their yard this morning.
by dave989
Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Train Location Updates Feb. 2022
Replies: 133
Views: 76611

Re: Shortline Train Location Updates Feb. 2022

Today's GRE run to Lowell powered by yellow MQT 2042. Not sure if the other unit is broke. Ready to depart the yard at Ann st.
by dave989
Sun Feb 20, 2022 5:49 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: West Michigan RR Abandonment Petition Coming
Replies: 399
Views: 258907

Re: West Michigan RR Abandonment Petition Coming

Wondering if they're ever going to fire up that GP-18
by dave989
Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Train Location Updates Feb. 2022
Replies: 133
Views: 76611

Re: Shortline Train Location Updates Feb. 2022

Z151 was sitting at Ann st. waiting for a signal while GRE was clearing switches of ice and snow in their yard stuffed with covered hoppers.
by dave989
Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Train Location Updates - January 2022
Replies: 90
Views: 62523

Re: Shortline Train Location Updates - January 2022

Z151 is entering Wyoming Yard with 3389 and 3408. Wondering if they've gone back to an evening schedule? Good size train.
by dave989
Sun Dec 26, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - December 2021
Replies: 1171
Views: 151265

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - December 2021

Q327-26 has pulled past Ivanrest and is air testing. CSX 136 is on point with 5419. For some reason, Q327-26 is looking at red signals @ mp 6 in Grandville. Departing Grandville at noon with a land barge.
by dave989
Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: MDOT 2022 RR Crossing Projects
Replies: 14
Views: 5898

Re: MDOT 2022 RR Crossing Projects

I see CR681 in Van Buren County for WMI. That's between Hartford and Lawrence.
by dave989
Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Updates - December 2021
Replies: 120
Views: 75203

Re: Shortline Updates - December 2021

Z151 has arrived at Wyoming Yard. Same power as Tuesday (three Sd-40-2's with gp38 2042 tucked in). 12:30 : Putting the outbound train together. Departing Wyoming Yard with 21 cars.
by dave989
Tue Dec 21, 2021 9:44 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Updates - December 2021
Replies: 120
Views: 75203

Re: Shortline Updates - December 2021

MQT Z151 proceeding thru the west side of Grand Rapids with 3406, 2042,3391& 3389 (three Sd-40-2's & gp38-2) headed for Wyoming Yard.
by dave989
Sat Dec 04, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - December 2021
Replies: 1171
Views: 151265

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - December 2021

Gp40-2 #6546 was returning from Sunnyside after turning (now facing westward) back to Wyoming Yard. Will be putting D700-04 together.
by dave989
Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Location Updates - Oct 2021
Replies: 951
Views: 166526

Re: CSX Location Updates - Oct 2021

Sperry rail truck entering the main at MP 6 in Grandville headed west.