CSX Train Location Updates - March 2023

[Saturnalia]

07:07 CT: Eastbound by Michigan City

[Tom49801]

L301-03 @ 17:47 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 228 axles. CSX engines #4059 + #4044 + GLLX engine #4428 & 53 cars.

OK, ex GTW GP9 #4428 is being returned to GLLX! I've photographed it in the past, including Conrad Yelvington® Stone near Flint!

The GLLX engine #4428 was taken to Grand Rapids yesterday to be spun around & will be returned to the West Michigan Railroad (WMI) in Hartford, Mi. It was delivered to the WMI by L301-01 on March 1st but was pointed long hood forward, which, the WMI RR had requested it be brought to them facing the opposite way. Expecting to see L301 returning this engine to Hartford this upcoming week, unless, they run a U301 over this weekend (extra L301).

[Tom49801]

M326-04 @ 08:52 eastward reported from mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi. No DD report heard & will update info when heard. Sounds like CSX engine #42 is leading.

M327-04 @ 09:34 westward reported from Stevensville mp CG94.9 St Joseph, Mi with CSX engines #325 + #3089 & 106 cars (46 loads + 60 empties).

[GRHC]

The GLLX engine #4428 was taken to Grand Rapids yesterday to be spun around & will be returned to the West Michigan Railroad (WMI) in Hartford, Mi. It was delivered to the WMI by L301-01 on March 1st but was pointed long hood forward, which, the WMI RR had requested it be brought to them facing the opposite way. Expecting to see L301 returning this engine to Hartford this upcoming week, unless, they run a U301 over this weekend (extra L301).

They should also be bringing a replacement locomotive for CSX #2785 which was assigned to Y121 for duties out of Waverly yard in Holland Michigan.

[Tom49801]

​M326-04 @ 09:53:35 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engines #142 + #731 & 107 cars.

[Tom49801]

The GLLX engine #4428 was taken to Grand Rapids yesterday to be spun around & will be returned to the West Michigan Railroad (WMI) in Hartford, Mi. It was delivered to the WMI by L301-01 on March 1st but was pointed long hood forward, which, the WMI RR had requested it be brought to them facing the opposite way. Expecting to see L301 returning this engine to Hartford this upcoming week, unless, they run a U301 over this weekend (extra L301).

They should also be bringing a replacement locomotive for CSX #2785 which was assigned to Y121 for duties out of Waverly yard in Holland Michigan.

On Feb 26th, M326-26 had brought into Grand Rapids CSX engine #6544 & Y121 was using it yesterday. I haven't heard Y121 yet running with it.

M326-04 @ 10:21 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 440 axles. CSX engines #142 + #731 & 107 cars.

[GRHC]

The GLLX engine #4428 was taken to Grand Rapids yesterday to be spun around & will be returned to the West Michigan Railroad (WMI) in Hartford, Mi. It was delivered to the WMI by L301-01 on March 1st but was pointed long hood forward, which, the WMI RR had requested it be brought to them facing the opposite way. Expecting to see L301 returning this engine to Hartford this upcoming week, unless, they run a U301 over this weekend (extra L301).

They should also be bringing a replacement locomotive for CSX #2785 which was assigned to Y121 for duties out of Waverly yard in Holland Michigan.

On Feb 26th, M326-26 had brought into Grand Rapids CSX engine #6544 & Y121 was using it yesterday. I haven't heard Y121 yet running with it.

No CSX #6544 in Waverly yard 03/04/23 @ 10:28

[Tom49801]

They should also be bringing a replacement locomotive for CSX #2785 which was assigned to Y121 for duties out of Waverly yard in Holland Michigan.

On Feb 26th, M326-26 had brought into Grand Rapids CSX engine #6544 & Y121 was using it yesterday. I haven't heard Y121 yet running with it.

No CSX #6544 in Waverly yard 03/04/23 @ 10:28

L303 yesterday had to jump start the #6544 before they started building their train, no idea where in GR that engine is now.

Andy’s Train & Railroad Productions had posted in Bangor Chat: CSX #6544 moved westward to Waverly sometime yesterday.
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[Robertrains]

L301-03 @ 17:47 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 228 axles. CSX engines #4059 + #4044 + GLLX engine #4428 & 53 cars.

OK, ex GTW GP9 #4428 is being returned to GLLX! I've photographed it in the past, including Conrad Yelvington® Stone near Flint!

The GLLX engine #4428 was taken to Grand Rapids yesterday to be spun around & will be returned to the West Michigan Railroad (WMI) in Hartford, Mi. It was delivered to the WMI by L301-01 on March 1st but was pointed long hood forward, which, the WMI RR had requested it be brought to them facing the opposite way. Expecting to see L301 returning this engine to Hartford this upcoming week, unless, they run a U301 over this weekend (extra L301).

Alright I have to visit WMI someday! Now, is there anyone on the east side who knows where Precision Leasing® ex WM SD40-2 #7471 is? Did it already leave CSX? Or, could it be around Rougemere Yard? It would have been cool to catch GLC sending this stuff out last Monday (2-27)! A guy ('Flying Eagle') somehow caught that train! It had an ex CEFX GLC SD40-2 #329 (SD45 body), GLC GP35 #385, GLLX GP9 #4428, PNLX (WM) SD40-2 #7471! WOW!!!!

[Talk]

M326 entering Zeeland @ 11:00

[GP30M4216]

M326 entering Zeeland @ 11:00

Decent looking Scheme 6 CW44AC #142 leading the M326 parade today. Also a fairly nice looking Guilford/Maine Central boxcar toward the front of the lineup. Clear Zeeland 11:05.

[Tom49801]

M326-04 @ 11:09 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 440 axles CSX engines #142 + #731 & 107 cars.

[GRHC]

M326 entering Zeeland @ 11:00

Decent looking Scheme 6 CW44AC #142 leading the M326 parade today. Also a fairly nice looking Guilford/Maine Central boxcar toward the front of the lineup. Clear Zeeland 11:05.

Not so nice looking on my side of the tracks.
Was the door open on your side lol

[C&OGP75745]

OK, ex GTW GP9 #4428 is being returned to GLLX! I've photographed it in the past, including Conrad Yelvington® Stone near Flint!

The GLLX engine #4428 was taken to Grand Rapids yesterday to be spun around & will be returned to the West Michigan Railroad (WMI) in Hartford, Mi. It was delivered to the WMI by L301-01 on March 1st but was pointed long hood forward, which, the WMI RR had requested it be brought to them facing the opposite way. Expecting to see L301 returning this engine to Hartford this upcoming week, unless, they run a U301 over this weekend (extra L301).

Alright I have to visit WMI someday! Now, is there anyone on the east side who knows where Precision Leasing® ex WM SD40-2 #7471 is? Did it already leave CSX? Or, could it be around Rougemere Yard? It would have been cool to catch GLC sending this stuff out last Monday (2-27)! A guy ('Flying Eagle') somehow caught that train! It had an ex CEFX GLC SD40-2 #329 (SD45 body), GLC GP35 #385, GLLX GP9 #4428, PNLX (WM) SD40-2 #7471! WOW!!!!

Went south on M511 on March 2, should at least by Walbridge by now

[Tom49801]

L303-04 @ 11:05 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #4015 + #162 & 62 cars (30 loads + 32 empties) @ 5,359 tons & 3,480 ft long. He has work for Lansing.

C800-03 @ 11:29 eastward reported by the DD mp CG108.9 Lakeside, Mi with 528 axles. BNSF engine #9170 & 129 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #9378 (?)

L303-04 @ 11:59 eastward reported a Medium Clear signal at Seymour mp CH148.1

[Tom49801]

C800-03 @ 12:07 eastward reported clear of the St Joseph Bridge with BNSF engine #9170 & 129 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #9378. He’ll add CSX engines #3462 + #811 behind his leader at Grand Jct mp CG54 & continue on to the Consumers Energy power plant in West Olive, Mi.

L303-04 @ 12:46 eastward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 260 axles. CSX engines #4015 + #162 & 62 cars (30 loads + 32 empties) @ 5,359 tons & 3,480 ft long. He has work in Lansing.

C800-03 @ 13:06:20 eastward Bangor’s Division St crossing mp CG60.92 live cam.

[Tom49801]

L303-04 @ 13:25 eastward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 260 axles. CSX engines #4015 + #162 & 62 cars (30 loads + 32 empties) @ 5,359 tons & 3,480 ft long. He has work in Lansing.

E800-03 @ 14:14:45 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 cam with BNSF engine #6392 & 130 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #5928.

[CSX8887]

Let me know when 303 crosses trowbridge

[Tom49801]

C800-03 @ 14:27 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 with 540 axles. BNSF engine #9170 & CSX engines #3462 + #811 & 129 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #9378.

[Tom49801]

Let me know when 303 crosses trowbridge

Hopefully, there is someone east of Lansing that can let you know. Trowbridge is out of range for the online scanners we have available.