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- Tue Oct 27, 2020 6:09 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: Delray Signal Replacements
- Replies: 15
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The End of Delray Tower
Might as well post it here in case anyone isnt aware, word on the street is signal cutover at Delray is November 17th, with control going that day from the tower to Jacksonville. Other reports say the operators might be on until springtime. In any case, the time is neigh for Michigan's last manned i...
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:59 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: Michigan Cabooses
- Replies: 205
- Views: 173171
Re: Michigan Cabooses
Yup, ex-CN.NS3322 wrote:Isn't there a passenger car in the shop as well?Dan Cluley wrote:Yes, 4043 is the ADBF caboose stored in the shop in Mason.
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:56 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: A Day at CP 285- 10/19/2017
- Replies: 4
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A Day at CP 285- 10/19/2017
Seems I've turned into more of a lurker on here than a poster... Well, here's a few shots from trackside on Thursday... 4 Standard Cab leaders were nice. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4450/37859786561_b9d6bbe70f_c.jpg Standard Cab Leader by James B , on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4447/37...
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:48 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: EL 725 SOLD**
- Replies: 80
- Views: 52730
Re: EL 725 SOLD**
BLE 725 went to Cleveland for her rebuild. Horizon Rail doing the work. Photos of her at American Steam's shops.
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:46 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Pictures! Plymouth Area Action - 10/21/2017
- Replies: 4
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Re: Pictures! Plymouth Area Action - 10/21/2017
Sad. All that history wiped away. Too bad none of the signals were saved.
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:58 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: Saline Branch
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3683
Re: Saline Branch
Heard a radio ad for Faurcia today about hiring 250 employees for Saline, so they ARE getting more business...
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:28 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Chasing the Torpedo Boat- 8-29-2017
- Replies: 3
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Chasing the Torpedo Boat- 8-29-2017
Got a chance to finally check out the newly done INER "torpedo boat" GP9H #5903 (ex-CUT/NYC) yesterday and do a little chasing. What a wonderful job by the guys at Indiana Northeastern. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4407/36086843444_2feae1eae1_c.jpg EMD Goodness by James B , on Flickr https://farm5...
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:04 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Soo #1003 Visits Chicago
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4028
Soo #1003 Visits Chicago
Every once and awhile, work and cool stuff in Chicago match up. Case in point, Saturday I worked, and low and behold steam was back in Chicago in the form of Soo Line 2-8-2 Mikado #1003, doing a charity fundraiser for The Shriner's Children's Hospital. Quite a few folks around, and got to talk shop ...
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:20 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: Freep Michigan Central Station Article
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6837
Re: Freep Michigan Central Station Article
While I am all for this in the aspect of historical preservation, I don't see it. Do you realize how much Amtrak or MDOT (and really it'll be MDOT) would have to put into the project to get the Wolverine back Downtown? It'd make sense if there was a train that connected thru Windsor, but to basicall...
- Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:23 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: Business on the AMTK Michigan Line
- Replies: 4
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Business on the AMTK Michigan Line
Got to ride 353 and 354 this past week to Chicago for business and made a few notes that thought a few might be interested in. -Contractors Steel in Canton is shipping/receiving. Spotted a bulkhead flat and a scrap gon on their spur. -Worthington Steel in Canton (Haggerty) didn't have any cars, but ...
- Sun May 28, 2017 3:34 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: ELS passenger special with Baldwin RS12 (photos)
- Replies: 10
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Re: Escanaba and Lake Superior's Baldwin returns to the road
Really jealous.
- Tue May 23, 2017 3:10 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: VIA RDCs Return to Windsor
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4132
VIA RDCs Return to Windsor
VIA Rail for the next 3 days is running "Safety Trains" between Windsor Station and WFCU Arena for schoolkids. Budd RDC's were called from storage. VIA RDC-4 #6251 (ex-CN), RDC-2 #6208, and RDC-1 #6105 (ex-CN) started off their trips this morning. Here's one of the keeper shots. https://c1.staticfli...
- Sat May 20, 2017 1:43 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: MDOT Railroad?!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4378
Re: MDOT Railroad?!
Amtrak took over dispatching duties early this year. We now dispatch from CP Townline to Porter.
- Sat May 20, 2017 1:42 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: PA Trip 5/4-5/9
- Replies: 2
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PA Trip 5/4-5/9
Got a little time away from the railroad, and went out to PA, scouting shortlines, and a little mainline action. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4161/33730718714_26abb1e093_z.jpg A Step Back in Time by James B , on Flickr https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/34443051151_7af27c9145_z.jpg CORY 226 by Jame...
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 2:11 pm
- Forum: Railfanning Information
- Topic: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread
- Replies: 1403
- Views: 1605182
Re: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread
So, to bring up something interesting of note, noticed CSX RCPHG6 #9303 (C30-7) in full YN2, with it's hood doors open (prime mover well visible) chilling on the west side of the Collinwood Shop complex this morning, coupled to a GP30 RDSLUG. Thought all of these had been shipped south and or scrap...
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:25 pm
- Forum: Railfanning Information
- Topic: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread
- Replies: 1403
- Views: 1605182
Re: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread
So, to bring up something interesting of note, noticed CSX RCPHG6 #9303 (C30-7) in full YN2, with it's hood doors open (prime mover well visible) chilling on the west side of the Collinwood Shop complex this morning, coupled to a GP30 RDSLUG. Thought all of these had been shipped south and or scrapp...
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:44 pm
- Forum: Model Railroading
- Topic: Ann Arbor Mode Railroad Club show 2017
- Replies: 3
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Re: Ann Arbor Mode Railroad Club show 2017
Well I went Sunday, and it was, in train show terms, like a ghost town. Picked up a few items, but I've seen better selections elsewhere. I think the weather played a role in the emptiness on Sunday. Not sure if I'd be hitting this show again, maybe on an off chance.
- Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:22 pm
- Forum: Indiana Talk
- Topic: Freight action on the Chicago Southshore, and southbend RR
- Replies: 10
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Re: Freight action on the Chicago Southshore, and southbend
If you see CSS&SB crew, ask. We got lucky last fall when we stopped by and asked a crew coming on duty and we were told a light engine move was gonna be on it's way east as soon as the passenger train cleared. Definitely not disappointed. https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5582/30213924740_6f3a59852e.jpg...
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 2:37 pm
- Forum: Model Railroading
- Topic: CV Island Creek Sub Update February 2017
- Replies: 1
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CV Island Creek Sub Update February 2017
Been awhile since I posted an update on the new Clinch Valley. The old layout I was working on came down back in November after some bowing occurred that was needless to say, unplanned for. I re-designed the new layout to be a bit more compact, starting with a 4x6' layout and then will be expanding ...
- Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:42 am
- Forum: Railfanning Information
- Topic: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread
- Replies: 1403
- Views: 1605182
Re: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread
CSXT 1708 spotted this past week. Photo by Brad Kanary. Can anyone say "Snoot"?