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- Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:54 pm
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
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Re: South Shore Double Track
Yes, the CSX bridge is the last one for the entire Double Track project. I have not managed to catch a test train on my weekend visits. I usually see a freight train on the weekend evenings. This weekend I made a couple of trips and saw a UP powered coal train heading to Michigan City on Saturday ni...
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:36 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: West Lake Line
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Re: West Lake Line
Michigan and Homan bridge all set! On to the next bridge.
(Traffic lights need to be re-installed.)
(Traffic lights need to be re-installed.)
- Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:47 pm
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
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Re: South Shore Double Track
At Ogden Dunes, Track 1 has been removed and will be replaced by a gauntlet track. 20230917-OgdenDunes1.jpg Back in Michigan City, The first layer of asphalt has been laid replacing the tracks on 10th St between Willard St and the Amtrak line. 20230917-10thSt-Willard.jpg York St in Michigan City was...
- Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:31 pm
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
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Re: South Shore Double Track
Weekend Update Starting in Miller Indiana where the Lake St crossing is scheduled to open Monday. Some sidewalk work remains to be completed and lines need to be painted. Traffic lights are set to three way stop (flashing red in all directions). 20230916-Miller1.jpg There will be a pedestrian crossi...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:33 pm
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: West Lake Line
- Replies: 17
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Re: West Lake Line
20230909-WL-FisherSt1.jpg The new rails have reached Fisher St in Munster. The Monon Trail is on the right of the barrier wall. Fisher St is the last road before the tracks go on to an elevated segment crossing the former Penn Central railroad and CN/CSX line headed south. 20230909-WL-45th-Menard.j...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:22 pm
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: West Lake Line
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Re: West Lake Line
Update from the West Lake corridor ... 20230909-WL-Hammond2.jpg The new South Shore Line platform at Hammond Gateway is taking shape. 20230909-WL-Homan-Michigan3.jpg The bridge over Hohman and Michigan is being placed. 20230909-WL-NSBridge.jpg Just south of Michigan is the bridge over the NS Chicago...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:40 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
- Views: 215047
Re: South Shore Double Track
And finally, back to Mineral Springs Rd (Dune Acres). Two new mains extending west from Dune Park past Bailly. Catenary is being hung.
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:33 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
- Views: 215047
Re: South Shore Double Track
The second part lands us in Miller where paving is about half finished (by my estimate) with one week to go in the estimated six week closure. The first half of the paving was done this past week so it is possible the second half will be finished by next weekend.
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:27 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
- Views: 215047
Re: South Shore Double Track
This week's update is broken up into three posts ...
First, in Michigan City. The removal of track from 10th St has begun. Completion is scheduled for the end of September.
First, in Michigan City. The removal of track from 10th St has begun. Completion is scheduled for the end of September.
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:26 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
- Views: 215047
Re: South Shore Double Track
Bonus Pictures: 20230902-CP43-5-DunePark.jpg Begin CTC - where trains enter CTC (centralized train control) at Dune Park. The dispatcher controls track switches and signals from here (CP 43.5) to South Bend. 20230902-10thSt-Sheridan.jpg 10th St and the new alignment as viewed from the public trail t...
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:17 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
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Re: South Shore Double Track
20230902-Miller4.jpg Looking at the new crosswalk across Lake St protected by the traffic signal that will also control the intersection of Lake and 7th north of the tracks. 20230902-Miller5.jpg Looking east at the tracks heading up the hill. The sidewalk is on the north edge of the new east parkin...
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:07 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
- Views: 215047
Re: South Shore Double Track
Labor Day Weekend - back to Miller for an update - 20230902-Miller1.jpg The crossing at Lake St from the south. The rails are in place and construction is working on the curbing. 20230902-Miller2.jpg Looking westbound at the platform of the new station from between the two main lines. 20230902-Mille...
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:02 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
- Views: 215047
Re: South Shore Double Track
The Amtrak equipment should have no issue fitting by the high-level platforms, they are industry standard. With Amtrak maintenance I'd rather see them on the gauntlets further away from the platforms. Feet are better than inches. :shock: The SSL will have most of the double track capacity eaten up ...
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:31 pm
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
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Re: South Shore Double Track
Unless they throw a lot of money at NICTD for trackage rights I hope Amtrak never uses the NICTD line. West Lake is not designed for Amtrak's trains. High level platforms and no gauntlets that Amtrak would need to pass slowly. Putting a connector in at the Munster end would be the easy part. The mai...
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:01 pm
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: Elkhart and Western Project
- Replies: 21
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Re: Elkhart and Western Project
FUNDED! https://www.wndu.com/2023/08/30/us-transportation-secretary-buttigieg-set-return-michiana-rail-visit/ Patriot Rail Company, previously known as Elkhart and Western Railroad, received a $2.6 million grant to make improvements. “And they operate approximately a nine-mile stretch of track that ...
- Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:28 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
- Views: 215047
Re: South Shore Double Track
A quick look at Miller ... Looking westbound from the east edge of Lake St. The closest track is the CSX connection. The next track is Main 2 (in service). The third track is Main 1. The old main and connection track have been removed and were to the right of the new connection track. 20230826-Mille...
- Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:21 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
- Views: 215047
Re: South Shore Double Track
A small sign in this picture makes it my favorite for this weekend. "END CTC". This picture was taken at Dune Park looking west, which means CTC has been extended from Michigan City to this point at the west end of CP 43.5. CTC has been out of service since February 28th, 2022, for construction. The...
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 1:53 am
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
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Re: South Shore Double Track
Are all of the new signals installed (mounted) yet, at least east of Dune Park? Yes, and they are in service for the test trains. CP 43.5 Dune Park to CP 33.3 Michigan Ave, Most of the signals west of Dune Park have also been placed. The big to do: Track 1 signals at CP 57.5 EJ&E crossing. The new ...
- Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:35 pm
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
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Re: South Shore Double Track
There seemed to be several teams out today fixing things between Dune Park and Michigan City. A ballast train was working track 1 westbound from CP 33.3 (Michigan Ave) and left the train at 11th St station before quitting time. There were also signal installers and overhead electric trucks at variou...
- Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:30 pm
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: South Shore Double Track
- Replies: 384
- Views: 215047
Re: South Shore Double Track
Track 2 is connected and in use as the main line past the Miller Station 20230819-Miller1.jpg West end where the old track is disconnected to the left. 20230819-Miller2.jpg The new connection track to CSX. 20230819-Miller3.jpg Looking past Platform 2 and up the hill toward Michigan City. The area ne...