CSX Train Location Updates - February 2023

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-27 @ 21:12 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 12 axles. IDTX engine #4611 & 2 cars.

[Tom49801]

CSX L302-27 approach medium out of the siding. They have 220 axles.

L302-27 @ 21:47 westward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 200 axles. CSX engines #5402 + #334 & 47 cars.

Amtrak P370-27 @ 21:52:25 eastward Division St Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 cam. IDTX engine #4611 & 2 cars (Horizon Coach & AmCafe) with 0 passengers Off/On at the station mp CG60.5

Amtrak P370-27 @ 22:12 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 12 axles.

L302-27 @ 22:25 westward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 200 axles.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-27 @ 22:48 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 12 axles. IDTX engine #4611 & 2 cars (Horizon Caoch & AmCafe).

[Tom49801]

M327-28 between 05:39/06:09 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #5402 + #334 & 88 cars (42 loads + 46 empties) @ 6,847 tons & 5,051 ft. These are the engines from last night’s L302-27 swapped out due to PTC issues with CSX engine #5421. Expect to see CSX engines #550 + #5421 on today's L303-28.

Amtrak P371-28 @ 06:37 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 12 axles. IDTX engine #4611 & 2 cars (Horizon Coach & AmCafe).

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-28 @ 07:12 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 12 axles. IDTX engine #4611 & 2 cars (Horizon Coach & AmCafe).

R599-27 @ 07:18 westward Holland Depot mp CG25.3 with BNSF engine #6143 & 130 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #5643 & CSX engines #811 + #3462. He’ll be going into Grand Jct Siding mp CG54 & tie down.

M327-28 @ 07:27 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 364 axles. CSX engines #5402 + #334 & 88 cars (42 loads + 46 empties) @ 6,847 tons & 5,051 ft.

Amtrak P371-28 @ 07:28 westward N. Center St Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 cam live with 5 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5

R599-27 @ 08:01 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 with 544 axles.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-28 @ 08:17 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 12 axles. IDTX engine #4611 & 2 cars (Horizon Cafe & 2 Ventures).

M327-28 @ 08:22 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 364 axles. CSX engines #5402 + #334 & 88 cars (42 loads + 46 empties) @ 6,847 tons & 5,051 feet.

M327-28 @ 08:42:48 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam.

M326-28 @ 08:42 is at Michigan City mp CG126.1 per the Dispatcher's message to M327.

[Tom49801]

M327-28 @ 09:21 was advised by Dispatch he will be meeting M326-28 at Livingston mp CG99.3

M327-28 @ 09:48 westward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 364 axles. CSX engines #5402 + #334 & 88 cars (42 loads + 46 empties) @ 6,847 tons & 5,051 feet.

[AndrewsTrains]

Did l35 take gtw and wm unit back to ensle yesterday? Or is that today's agenda

[Andy24]

L301-28 @ 10:10 heard starting their day with Rouge Tower

Y197-28 @ 10:10 awaiting MOW crew to finish work on the tracks so they head to PCA mp 5.1 with CSX #6538 + 14 cars (12 boxcars and 2 CHs)

Y197-28 @ 10:20 disconnected 5 boxcars from rest and pushing 5 boxcars into PCA track

Y197-28 @ 10:49 dropped 1 boxcar off to PCA and came out with 2 different boxcars

Y197-28 @ 10:55 pushing back 15 cars back into the CSX Yard

[Tom49801]

M326-28 @ 10:36 eastward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 296 axles. CSX engine #990 + 1 & 71 cars. They are a “key train” today (hazardous materials).

L301-28 @ 10:51 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #4044 + #4059 & 16 cars (12 loads + 4 empties) @ 1,704 tons & 1,061 feet long. He is headed west into Waverly mp CG22.8 then later to Hartford mp CG68.7 & possibly Sawyer mp CG105.2

[Andy24]

L301-28 @ 10:51 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #4044 + #4059 & 16 cars (12 loads + 4 empties) @ 1,704 tons & 1,061 feet long. He is headed west into Waverly mp CG22.8 then later to Hartford mp CG68.7 & possibly Sawyer mp CG105.2

L301-28 @ 11am cleared Ottawa Ave mp 5.87, all 15 tankers and 1 loaded lumber car at rear

L303-28 @ 11:10am started moving their engines

[Tom49801]

L303-28 between 11:07/11:37 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #550 + #5421 & 52 cars (19 loads + 33 empties) @ 3,602 tons & 3,143 ft long. He’s ready to depart & has work in Lansing. These engines are from yesterday’s M326-27 & the #5421’s PTC failed when M327-28 was trying to initialize this morning.

L301-28 @ 11:21 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 76 axles. CSX engines #4044 + #4059 & 16 cars. He’s headed into Waverly mp CG22.8 then later to Hartford mp CG68.7 & possibly Sawyer mp CG105.2

M326-28 @ 11:31:07 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engines #990 + #5386 (elephant style) & 71 cars.

M326-28 @ 11:56 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 296 axles.

[Andy24]

L303-28 @ 12:20pm train meet with Z151-28 at Godfrey Ave mp CG 0.99. 5 minutes later, they crossed Century Ave mp 151.44 with a long horn; CSX engines #550 + #5421 & 52 cars (19 loads + 33 empties) @ 3,602 tons & 3,143 ft long. He’s ready to depart & has work in Lansing. He had quite a few loaded CSS, CSX and GRW coils in consist

M326-28 @ 12:44pm eastbound reported by the DD mp CG 19.1 Zeeland, MI with 296 axles: CSX engines #990 + #5386 (elephant style) & 71 cars.

L301-28 @ 12:49pm westbound reported at Saugatuck mp CG 32. CSX #4044 + CSX #4059 with 1 loaded lumber car

M326-28 @ 1:00pm eastbound Franklin mp CG 6.1

E800-27 @ 13:16:14 westbound Bangor’s Live cảm Monroe St crossing mp 60.72 with BNSF #6143 + 130 empty coal cars + rear BNSF #5643 DPU

[Andy24]

L301-28 @ 13:42:28 westbound Bangor’s Live cảm Monroe St crossing mp 60.72 with CSX #4044 + CSX #4059 with 1 loaded lumber car. He’s heading to Hartford mp 68.7

[Tom49801]

L303-28 @ 13:57 eastward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 220 axles. CSX engines #550 + #5421 & 52 cars (19 loads + 33 empties) @ 3,602 tons & 3,143 ft long. These engines are from yesterday’s M326-27 & the #5421 has PTC issues. Instead of M327 spinning their engines due to the PTC issue, they had grabbed L302-27's engines.

[Tom49801]

L301-28 @ 15:05:09 eastward Bangor, Mi Charles St crossing mp CG60.78 cam with CSX engines #4059 + #4044 & 6 cars.

L301-28 @ 15:29 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 36 axles. He's going to set off a loaded lumber car for Standale Lumber Co in Grandville, Mi mp CG6.5

[Tom49801]

L301-28 @ 16:08 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 36 axles. CSX engines #4059 + #4044 & 6 cars.

[SD80MAC]

L305 has picked up PNLX 7471 and GLLX 4428 in Howell and is getting ready to head back to Lansing. Look for one of the next L302's to take both units to Grand Rapids.

[amessmann]

17:38 - L303 eastbound thru EE Trowbridge. 550 and 5421 leading 88 cars. DD at 79.9 reports 364 axles. L303 will meet L305 at Williamston.
17:58 - L305 calling a slow clear out of Williamston's WE.

[BL2-1843]

L305 has picked up PNLX 7471 and GLLX 4428 in Howell and is getting ready to head back to Lansing. Look for one of the next L302's to take both units to Grand Rapids.

L305 Departed Ogihara westbound at 17:30 with that great looking WM & GT units in tow. L302-30 following them west with 5271 + 945 and 42 cars.