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Thanks for the info on the Jackson traffic. Sounds like it’s pretty thin on the branch outside of Dawn and Omnisource.

Did the old Cincinnati Northern run through FT. Wayne Indiana?? Reason I ask is used to run to DANA Axle, in Ft.Wayne, and there was a RR that ran right next to the plant-- even had a spur to Dana, and I always wondered how far north it went. The Cincinnati Northern did not run through Ft Wayne. It...

Does the former Wolverton Steel on the far south end of the Cincinnati Northern in Jackson still utilize rail? How much traffic does the Gerdau steel mill generate?

Thanks. Looked pretty sporatic from St. Marys south and based on the wiki list, there's no business down there. Its a shame that Crown in New Bremen doesn't use rail service on that line. I wonder how aggressive RJ Corman is at working to recruit new transload or rail business in general for these W...

I've had several meetings this year in the New Bremen area and have explored a little bit of the RJ Corman line in the area. Unfortunately, I haven't caught any activity on this line. Can anyone give me some info on the customers on this line and when RJC typically operates?

Again the NIMBY's and media fail to recognize that the Michigan facilities are designed to and continue to take hazardous waste from a wide geographical area. I have a trucker friend from PA that often runs east coast haz mat to those facilities on a regular basis. Dump trailer lined with plastic at...

Thanks for the update. How's traffic level's?

No idea. I'm not down there enough to know. I was just fortunate to catch them this time.

Caught the ND&W rocking it’s way through Napoleon today.

Wow, wonder why customers would turn away from rail as a legitimate freight option? Grrrrr.

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Knew I could count on at least one smart alek comment.

In watching the live feed from Deshler, I see the tower lights on through the night. I thought it was in use only for MOW purposes. If so, why the second story lights?

My understanding is all the way to Oakwood Yard

MiddleMI wrote:How far is this repair up the line to?

The picture taken was at the MI/OH state line.

Progress being made today on the NS rail replacement between Montpelier, OH and Detroit. Ribbon rail has been laid out next to the active track for a couple of weeks. Today, tie plates and spikes were laid out and the Herzog train was working.

I only catch bits and pieces about this line and only very infrequently catch a train there. Is the coil steel place in Holt still the primary customer?

There was a new antenna installed between Munson and North Morenci a few weeks ago as well.

Just for the record, the tracks don't go through Morenci but instead are north of town. NS tracks, CP trackage rights.

In poking around Google Earth tonight, I discovered a GLC northbound train just south of McBain in the imagery. It shows two units, a couple of freight cars and then another set of units and the rest of the train. Is this typical GLC train makeup and, if so, why? Bridge restrictions?

How about the mercury, arsenic, sulfur...all of the pollutants that come from the burning of coal that others downwind must deal with. As much as we like to watch coal trains it is selfish and unjust to ignore the people who will be negatily affected by the generation of electricity. BUT that also ...

I've heard stories of northbound stalls near Hudson, Mi(underpass with the NYC Old Road.