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Y121-25 working in Waverly yard Holland Michigan @ 08:23

CSX engine #2686

I've noticed something strange happening in the padnos yard in holland i didn't take a photo of it but i am going to. one of the center cab locomotives is off its wheels and it looks like it's being scraped or going to be possibly used for extra parts can't tell which Nothing strange is going on th...

Y121-21 eastbound on the M&J lead Zeeland Michigan @ 08:54 CSX engine #2686 running lite. Y121-21 from the M&J lead to the main @ 09:08 Departing Zeeland Michigan @ 9:12 CSX engine #2686 + 1 car. This morning‘s train will be picking 1 empty covered hopper from Van Den Bosch feeds Zeeland Michigan. T...

Y121-20 eastbound on the M&J lead Zeeland Michigan @ 08:54 CSX engine #2686 + 5 cars + OLS caboose. Y121-20 westbound on the main preparing to depart Zeeland Michigan @ 09:14 Y121-20 westbound approaching Waverly yard Holland Michigan @ 09:32 CSX engine #2686 + 4 cars + OLS caboose Note: Y121-20 has...

Tom49801 wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:34 pm

M326-16 @ 12:30:26 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engines #3187 + #898 & 71 cars.

M326-16 @ 12:58 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 296 axles.

Approaching Zeeland Michigan @ 13:36

I think I can outrun the police with this trailer behind my truck. I can lose them if I drive by the railroad tracks they never be able to follow me. lol

Starting tomorrow, M327/M326 schedule will change as follows: M327 will operate Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat. M326 will operate Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Thank you for the info pudgy and thank you SD80MAC for the information you provided about Plaines LPG in Alto Michigan. This new schedule suits my...

Erroneous Monk wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:58 pm

I know its on C&M property but didn't GRE switch that location at some time?

You should be able to find your answer somewheres in the C&M Running Freight thread if you click on the link provided below.
https://railroadfan.com/phpbb/viewtopic ... 8&start=20

The business car stored in Mason is on its way to interchange with CN. It’s been sold to LSRC as part of the deal to acquire four GP40s from LSRC. Will take R934 back to Snow Yard and then L500 to Flint Was it ever repaired following the vandalism it received? You can see what the condition the car...

M327-14 has a mid DPU.

Far off early distant warning I hear a train in the Zeeland Michigan area @ 14:55

Note: maybe M326- 13

Y121 north at Riley St. Holland 10:41 AM. (Sometimes heard over the radio calling out as "Why, why 121?"... :lol: ) Y121 engineer Herb and conductor Chris are good guys. Sometimes I get a chance to talk with them when they are in town and they always take the time to answer my stupid questions. Lol

A friend of mine just sent me this photo and said it’s yours the next time you’re in Grandville. I’m not real familiar with Conrail but it will be interesting to check out the timetable.

It looks as though the Old Road Dinner Train is alive and well in Blissfield Michigan for the 2024 season.

OK, no problem-- so, those who live near there, or have seen the pocket of the switchback--- how many cars, or feet are there between the switch points, and the end of track?? I tried using the map that I have on my iPhone to get a good idea of how long that tail track is however I don’t know how a...

I wish you all the success on your railfan meeting and hope that everybody has a very good time.
Once again I will not be attending for the reasons stated in my previous post.

me thinks you misspoke I looked at the 1951 aerial and it doesn't show them connecting....plus with me driving in this area, the elevation change btw the mainline and the tail track for the industrial lead precludes any physical connection I simply went by what the topographical map showed me. The ...

Far off early distant warning I hear a train in the Holland Michigan area @ 10:46

Note: possibly Y121-12 northbound on the Hamilton branch.

I just realized that the 28th is basically Easter weekend. Unfortunately I will not be attending the Carleton railfan meet instead on the 28th I will be preparing to go Easter egg hunting spending time with family attending religious services and eating a very large milk chocolate bunny. I always ea...

I am holding a railfan meet in Carleton on Thursday March 28th weather providing. The meet will start around 10:30am. Bring snacks and drinks if you want any. Be respectful to everyone and try not to ruin peoples shots. Hope to see alot of people their! Hey NickThatRailfan a lot of people have post...