CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
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Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
20:53 - NB L507 with CN/CN sd-60/CN 2764 (ex-CitiRail with PTC)/CN 3931 (ex-citirail) departed Pontiac for Flint
Also overnight we had CN 8016 lead an L50762 out of Moterm that went west at Durand and arrived in Battle Creek around 03:00 AM.
Also overnight we had CN 8016 lead an L50762 out of Moterm that went west at Durand and arrived in Battle Creek around 03:00 AM.
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Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
M397 Clear Imlay city at 7:48. 8952/5687/(mid DPU’s) 8862 and 8892
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Thanks for the update JT!JT Railfan wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:52 amM397 Clear Imlay city at 7:48. 8952/5687/(mid DPU’s) 8862 and 8892
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Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
Well maybe we will start getting these ex Citi Rail ES44ACs leading trains in the U.S. more often! COOL!!!! Also, hopefully they won't all be painted in CN paint!!!! We know there are way too many "Widecabs!" Same with all Class One railroads! Yet we know these are the replacements for the Dash 8/Cowls!!!!LansingRailFan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:48 pm20:53 - NB L507 with CN 2764 (ex-CitiRail with PTC) leading departed Pontiac for Flint
Did this "Ditch Digger Train" disappear? I thought it was coming to MI! I know it is slow, but didn't realize this slow!!!!! LansingRailfan, do you (or anyone here) know where this train is working now (Aug. 26)? Must be coming very slow! When is it expected in Royal Oak or Port Huron? I want to catch this train with the CCP "Jordan Spreader" and CN painted GTW SD40-2 #5934!!!! Unknown picture supplied by LansingRailfan August 17:LansingRailFan wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:43 pmW968 is between Scotland and CP Max with GTW 5934 and a CCP Jordan Spreader. MOW is using it to dig out ditches on the South Bend and soon, Flint and Holly Subdivisions.
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09:17 - WB M39731-25 with CN 8952 (GTW HU)/CN 5672 and double mid-DPUs CN 8862/CN 8892 is holding at W Flint.
There’s an EB on the single track waiting to get lined into Flint Yard but traffic is backed up.
09:35 - EB Q122 with CN 2226/CN 3923 holding at Imlay for WB Z149
09:37 - EB A492 with CN 3128/CN 2968 thru Charlotte
09:53 - WB M39731-25 with CN 8952 (GTW HU)/CN 5672 and double mid-DPUs CN 8862/CN 8892 clear Durand Union Station. They will meet in Shaftsburg with EB A492 and the crews will swap trains.
There’s an EB on the single track waiting to get lined into Flint Yard but traffic is backed up.
09:35 - EB Q122 with CN 2226/CN 3923 holding at Imlay for WB Z149
09:37 - EB A492 with CN 3128/CN 2968 thru Charlotte
09:53 - WB M39731-25 with CN 8952 (GTW HU)/CN 5672 and double mid-DPUs CN 8862/CN 8892 clear Durand Union Station. They will meet in Shaftsburg with EB A492 and the crews will swap trains.
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10:03 - WB M39731-25 with CN 8952 (GTW HU)/CN 5672 and double mid-DPUs CN 8862/CN 8892 clear Bancroft
10:07 - EB A492 with clear S. Washington in Lansing
10:15 - WB Z149 with CN 8814/CN 5610 holding at E Imlay City for EB M302 with CN 2977/CN 2773 and mid-DPU CN 2789
10:07 - EB A492 with clear S. Washington in Lansing
10:15 - WB Z149 with CN 8814/CN 5610 holding at E Imlay City for EB M302 with CN 2977/CN 2773 and mid-DPU CN 2789
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11:00 - WB M39731-25 with CN 8952 (GTW HU)/CN 5672 and double mid-DPUs CN 8862/CN 8892 meeting EB A492 with CN 3218/CN 2968 in Shaftsburg for the crew swap.
WB M397 will meet EB M396 with CN 8935/IC 2723/CN 2312 at Okemos.
WB M397 will meet EB M396 with CN 8935/IC 2723/CN 2312 at Okemos.
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Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
Last night around 12:35 A.M. (8/26/2023) I caught an Eastbound with 8904 and 2722 in Lapeer. It had intermodals at the front and atuoracks at the back. Does anyone know if it was an extra Q122 or Z148? It seemed way to early to be a regular run.
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Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
CN 5414 backed a long train out of Flat Rock by the Fort St cam at 11:58
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12:02 - WB L533 thru Imlay with CN 5736 solo
12:15 - WB R934 with CN 5486 o/s Waverly rd after dropping cars at the jail interchange
12:29 - EB Q116 with CN 5641 solo thru Trowbridge. They are meeting WB Z149 on campus.
M397 by 205 cam
EB U714 at Walton holding for WB M397.
12:15 - WB R934 with CN 5486 o/s Waverly rd after dropping cars at the jail interchange
12:29 - EB Q116 with CN 5641 solo thru Trowbridge. They are meeting WB Z149 on campus.
M397 by 205 cam
EB U714 at Walton holding for WB M397.
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Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
Is 8952 going to make its way back to the south bend sub later this month or next month?LansingRailFan wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 12:17 pm12:02 - WB L533 thru Imlay with CN 5736 solo
12:15 - WB R934 with CN 5486 o/s Waverly rd after dropping cars at the jail interchange
12:29 - EB Q116 with CN 5641 solo thru Trowbridge. They are meeting WB Z149 on campus.
M397 by 205 cam
EB U714 at Walton holding for WB M397.
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It is on its way to you this afternoon. Probably depart around 15:00 or so out of Battle Creek.MuskegonRailfanning wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 12:42 pmIs 8952 going to make its way back to the south bend sub later this month or next month?LansingRailFan wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 12:17 pm12:02 - WB L533 thru Imlay with CN 5736 solo
12:15 - WB R934 with CN 5486 o/s Waverly rd after dropping cars at the jail interchange
12:29 - EB Q116 with CN 5641 solo thru Trowbridge. They are meeting WB Z149 on campus.
M397 by 205 cam
EB U714 at Walton holding for WB M397.
Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
251 by the Fort St cam at 12:36 8850+5752
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You do realize these units cycle through with no rhyme or reason right?MuskegonRailfanning wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 12:42 pmIs 8952 going to make its way back to the south bend sub later this month or next month?LansingRailFan wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 12:17 pm12:02 - WB L533 thru Imlay with CN 5736 solo
12:15 - WB R934 with CN 5486 o/s Waverly rd after dropping cars at the jail interchange
12:29 - EB Q116 with CN 5641 solo thru Trowbridge. They are meeting WB Z149 on campus.
M397 by 205 cam
EB U714 at Walton holding for WB M397.
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Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
Saw this EB past the Durand camera a little earlier. I can't confirm but I'd guess it was a Z148 since no other EB intermodal/rack train came by Durand on Saturday until the Q122 mentioned in other posts.RoyalKingoftheRails wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 11:24 amLast night around 12:35 A.M. (8/26/2023) I caught an Eastbound with 8904 and 2722 in Lapeer. It had intermodals at the front and atuoracks at the back. Does anyone know if it was an extra Q122 or Z148? It seemed way to early to be a regular run.
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Z148 with CN 8904/IC 2722RoyalKingoftheRails wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 11:24 amLast night around 12:35 A.M. (8/26/2023) I caught an Eastbound with 8904 and 2722 in Lapeer. It had intermodals at the front and atuoracks at the back. Does anyone know if it was an extra Q122 or Z148? It seemed way to early to be a regular run.
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13:41 - EB U714 at Trowbridge with CN 8020/CN 3925/CN 2541
15:05 - WB U713 at Capac
15:05 - WB U713 at Capac
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Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
Thank you for responding!LansingRailFan wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 3:19 pmZ148 with CN 8904/IC 2722RoyalKingoftheRails wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 11:24 amLast night around 12:35 A.M. (8/26/2023) I caught an Eastbound with 8904 and 2722 in Lapeer. It had intermodals at the front and atuoracks at the back. Does anyone know if it was an extra Q122 or Z148? It seemed way to early to be a regular run.
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Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
16:28 - WB L508 with CN 2257/CN 3931 (ex-CitiRail) waiting to get lined up by Homewood at W Flint.
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Re: CN Train Location Updates - August 2023
18:38 - E251 stopped at Okemos Rd. with "brake lines hanging from the train." Have been sitting for an hour. 8850 and 5752 for power. Maintenance crew showed up around 18:25.
18:53 - E251 proceeding west from Okemos Rd.
18:53 - E251 proceeding west from Okemos Rd.
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