Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
GRE will be going on duty later than normal tomorrow, crew has a few things to do on the MMRR first.
"Remember, 4 mph is a couple, 5's a collision!"
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
"A Money Shot", as the grumpy conductor called it. MMRR crossing Swan Creek westbound this afternoon. Train is tied down at Court St. in Alma.
HESR 2026 - Swan Creek by Cadden Zank, on Flickr
HESR 2026 - Swan Creek by Cadden Zank, on Flickr
Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
Nice picture HESR. Looks like one of the four original CMGN GP38's rebuilt around 1988 from former GP40's that were built around 1970.
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
Thank you, and indeed you would be correct! Tis the old 8804.
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IMHO it looked its best like this
HESR3868 wrote:Thank you, and indeed you would be correct! Tis the old 8804.
PatC created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Don Simon no more they want AARR I'm chopped liver, well if you want AARR this is what I'll give ya, bad humor mixed with irrelevant info that'll make you roll your eyes quicker than a ~Z~ banhammer...
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
Thx for the info. If anyone heard when GRE gets onboard in Grand rapids or departs east, please post. I think I'm going to park around Ada tomorrow.SD80MAC wrote:GRE will be going on duty later than normal tomorrow, crew has a few things to do on the MMRR first.
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Will do. Going out to catch Y106 then I'll head over to Ann Street. I'll post when they start switching and when thy depart.~Z~ wrote:Thx for the info. If anyone heard when GRE gets onboard in Grand rapids or departs east, please post. I think I'm going to park around Ada tomorrow.SD80MAC wrote:GRE will be going on duty later than normal tomorrow, crew has a few things to do on the MMRR first.
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
GDLK brought them some Kings, plastics and 1 for Standard last night. The Standard is on the west end for an easy pull to the west.
Nice photo Cadden - entering it in the G&W photo contest? (if they still have one)
Nice photo Cadden - entering it in the G&W photo contest? (if they still have one)
Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
Marquette Rail truck pulled up to the GRE office about an hour ago. Looks like they did some paperwork but then left right after.
Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
GRE just delivered a centerbeam to the CPMY interchange and is coming back with 2 empties. Should head east not too long.
Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
A few months ago I spoke to the corporate photographer. I was able to get a couple shots in the newsletter for the Mid Michigan article, but I don't think they have a contest anymore. At least I've never heard of them having a contest lately.Raildudes dad wrote:GDLK brought them some Kings, plastics and 1 for Standard last night. The Standard is on the west end for an easy pull to the west.
Nice photo Cadden - entering it in the G&W photo contest? (if they still have one)
Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
Anybody know if the MQT will head to Wyoming tomorrow? Trying to catch them one more time before school starts :/
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
Yup AARR, HESR 2026 looked its best when it was like that!!!! Here's a picture (® Allan Williams Jr.) of HESR 2026 still in black at Bay Line®, 5/31/2015, in Panama City, FL:
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=4243110
It was back on HESR in 2017 and "Orange!!!!" Here's a picture (® Jack Smith) of HESR 2026 in Durand, 3/10/2017:
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=4662695
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=4243110
It was back on HESR in 2017 and "Orange!!!!" Here's a picture (® Jack Smith) of HESR 2026 in Durand, 3/10/2017:
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=4662695
AARR wrote:IMHO it looked its best like this
HESR3868 wrote:Thank you, and indeed you would be correct! Tis the old 8804.
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
MQT caboose left Manistee on the end of a MQT train, not sure what the deal is.
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
12:20- JAIL heading south on their own tracks at MA in Lansing with 1760-1758 and 6 coils cars off the CSXT. They often unload them fast and then bring them north for interchange the very next day.
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
Going to be used on a ballast train.Schteinkuh wrote:MQT caboose left Manistee on the end of a MQT train, not sure what the deal is.
"Remember, 4 mph is a couple, 5's a collision!"
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
What's the deal on the GRE this week? Is it running Mon-Wed-Fri or Tues-Thurs?
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Re: Michigan Short Line Updates - August 2019
10:00 hrs: JAIL NB at MA in Lansing with two geeps and 7 coils to send back to CSXT.
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Z151 is sitting at Turner near Vans under the expressway waiting for a crew or yard instructions.
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Tues, Wed, and whatever other days are needed.kd_1014 wrote:What's the deal on the GRE this week? Is it running Mon-Wed-Fri or Tues-Thurs?