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by Doktor No
Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: NS 181 derails in Van Buren Township
Replies: 11
Views: 2854

Re: NS 181 derails in Van Buren Township

The derailment occurred on the Detroit District (ex-Wabash) near Huron River Drive. At least six cars went on the ground, one of which carried hazardous material. https://www.wxyz.com/news/crews-on-scene-of-train-derailment-in-van-buren-township NONE of which derailed...that's NOT DERAILED and was ...
by Doktor No
Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: Muskegon CWC trackage
Replies: 10
Views: 10933

Re: Muskegon CWC trackage

Raildudes dad wrote:
Sat Dec 31, 2022 8:06 pm
run8ed wrote:
Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:00 pm
Q326 had MHLX 12016 and TILX 333181 this morning--through Bangor--fwiw
The MHLX is returning empty to Berry Junction from Binghamton NY. The TILX is returning empty from New Castle PA.
Frac Sand then.....
by Doktor No
Tue Dec 27, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Snow plow history, GR and Plymouth subs
Replies: 5
Views: 2117

Re: Snow plow history, GR and Plymouth subs

Looks like the one CN keeps up in L'Anse.
by Doktor No
Tue Dec 27, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: Penn Central Mackinac Branch
Replies: 14
Views: 13932

Re: Penn Central Mackinac Branch

Penn Central employee timetable #3, Sunday April 27th , 1969 states as follows: Mackinaw Branch, Detroit Division begins at Bay City Jct MP2.0 (distance from Detroit Third Street to Mackinaw, MP 182.3. The direction from Bay City Jct to Mackinaw is northward. Saginaw Branch, Michigan Division begins...
by Doktor No
Wed Dec 21, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - Dec. 2022
Replies: 839
Views: 115667

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - Dec. 2022

GRHC wrote:
Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:37 pm
MS Z627-21 working the CSX interchange at Waverley yard Holland Michigan @ 12:37

Engines MM #2170 + MM #2019

Today’s inbound train as one of the largest Michigan Shore trains I have seen in a very long time.
And as Ed McMahon would say to Johnny Carson...."How big was it?!"
by Doktor No
Mon Dec 05, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: CSX Pullman, MI Derailment, March 16, 1998.
Replies: 17
Views: 11792

Re: CSX Pullman, MI Derailment, March 16, 1998.

CP could run a double stack INTERNATIONAL container unit or a domestic AND an international but not TWO domestic boxes on each other. I remember this one...I think at least one container train in GRP went south on the Conrail to Elkhart and west. Some of the others out of Chicago went B&O then north...
by Doktor No
Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:37 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Holland MI Station CSX Switch on fire
Replies: 15
Views: 7207

Re: Holland MI Station CSX Switch on fire

Fry bacon and eggs on the rail for a real taste treat!
by Doktor No
Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: A question about horn sequences
Replies: 5
Views: 5562

Re: A question about horn sequences

I always used 4 VERY LONGS when going under US131 here in GRR whilst turning engines. Wake all the bums UP!!!!
by Doktor No
Sun Nov 06, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Railfanning Survey for all Michigan Railfans
Replies: 16
Views: 5007

Re: Railfanning Survey for all Michigan Railfans

So you did a pre survey....survey then? College senior? Ummm, OK.
by Doktor No
Tue Oct 18, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Amtrak - 19 hour journey from Detroit to Chicago on 10/7/22
Replies: 46
Views: 15415

Re: Amtrak - 19 hour journey from Detroit to Chicago on 10/7/22

Great and good retort DaveO! Remember the Tao...those who know do not speak, those who speak do not know. Where is that dead horse meme when you need it? Oh and working for a class one for many years, I have seen such foolishness too many times. You either do your best to overcome dumb or just let t...
by Doktor No
Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CSX Passenger Trains in East Lansing?
Replies: 7
Views: 6986

Re: CSX Passenger Trains in East Lansing?

It is not a passenger train per-se. Executive train for the Sir Toppem Hat types that tour the system looking at STUFF. Bosses out of the front office in Jacksonville.
That is all.
by Doktor No
Sun Oct 09, 2022 10:54 am
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: NS Derailment, Sandusky, OH.
Replies: 3
Views: 9350

Re: NS Derailment, Sandusky, OH.

As long as you're going to do it you might as well make it MONUMENTAL!
by Doktor No
Tue Oct 04, 2022 4:56 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Warren CN Derailment
Replies: 9
Views: 6052

Re: Warren CN Derailment

Gravity, as always.
by Doktor No
Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GLC getting rid of alco trucks!?
Replies: 17
Views: 7483

Re: GLC getting rid of alco trucks!?

When you have a Class One with lots of cash and shop resources it is very doable. But why do it? Probably be cheaper to lease much newer power.
by Doktor No
Sun Sep 25, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GLC getting rid of alco trucks!?
Replies: 17
Views: 7483

Re: GLC getting rid of alco trucks!?

The AlCo trucks have bigger, beefier traction motors. No sense changing them...REBUILD THEM.
by Doktor No
Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Possible Railroad Strike
Replies: 54
Views: 45991

Strike Averted For Now.

Sanity has prevailed. Like our late and great UTU Local 313 secretary used to say...on a regular basis..."Pigs get fed, hogs get slaughtered." He also counseled that letting anything go to congress for settlement is a BAD IDEA. The millionaires sitting in congress already whimper about railroad work...
by Doktor No
Sat Sep 10, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: September 2022 Obituaries
Replies: 12
Views: 9565

Re: September 2022 Obituaries

The Queens last words were reported to be..."We are NOT amused!"
by Doktor No
Sun Aug 14, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: Derailment, Lydick, IN 8/14/22.
Replies: 4
Views: 5691

Re: Derailment, Lydick, IN 8/14/22.

Maybe they can detour up the Amtrak line from Porter? Not THAT far fetched.....or the FW&E? I guess that could be a more viable option.
by Doktor No
Sat Aug 13, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Red stripe on Amtrak cars in Dowagiac
Replies: 12
Views: 7110

Re: Red stripe on Amtrak cars in Dowagiac

I just had a bottle of Red Stripe. Does that count?