Smithboro Il
Smithboro Il
Look for construction to begin soon on a transfer in the northeast quadrant between BNSF and CSX.
Re: Smithboro Il
I take it this is related to a new crude oil train routing from North Dakota to northeast points?JoJames wrote:Look for construction to begin soon on a transfer in the northeast quadrant between BNSF and CSX.
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Re: Smithboro Il
bn13814 wrote:I take it this is related to a new crude oil train routing from North Dakota to northeast points?JoJames wrote:Look for construction to begin soon on a transfer in the northeast quadrant between BNSF and CSX.
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Re: Smithboro Il
Wasn't there an interchange track in place here until 10-12 years ago or so?
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Two turnouts are scheduled to be installed on CSX 11-17. Once track is completed it will be used by one train a day in each direction till new interlocking is automated.
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Re: Smithboro Il
I think this is going to happen a lot more with all of this talk to bypass Chicago.
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From the sounds of it, BNSF is talking about building a 4 to 5 track interchange yard on their side. I would assume this would facilitate 1000 mile or 3000 mile inspections.
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Re: Smithboro Il
Ballast train for new connection shows being at Roselake. Although it does not sound like the new transfer is ready for ballast.
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First train I've seen come off the connection was a K122-13 today. Headed towards Columbus.
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From what I hear it sounds like some of the Yorktown Virginia oil trains will transfer at Smithboro replacing St. Louis.
Re: Smithboro Il
First empty move coming west through town now. K123-11.
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