CSX Train Location Updates - July 2023

[Andy24]

C800-27 @ 23:04 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 Hartford, Mi with 532 axles. BNSF engine #8763 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #9357? He’ll add CSX engines #3039 + #3380 behind his leader at Grand Jct mp CG54 & continue on to the power plant in West Olive, Mi.

Amtrak P370-27 @ 23:06 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4612 & 3 cars (2 Venture Coaches + AmCafe).

C800-27 @ 23:13:20 eastward W. Monroe St crossing Bangor, MI mp 60.72 with BNSF engine #8763 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #5644? He’ll add CSX engines #3039 + #3380 behind his leader at Grand Jct mp CG54 & continue on to the power plant in West Olive, Mi.

Rouge Tower @ 23:27 advised L302 to move their engines to the service track and asked about how good is CSX #7247 as a DPU unit with CSX #43 trailing. Something about using the other two engines from M326-27 (CSX #874 + CSX #7793 elephant style) earlier today as "mid-DPU" engines. All 4 engines could be on M327-27

[Tom49801]

M327-28 @ 05:34 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #7247 + #43 & mid(?) dpu’s CSX engines #5329 + #5293 & 183 cars (80 loads + 103 empties) @ 13,801 tons & 10,639 feet long. He’s building his train & and had only said which 2 engines were going to be the dpu’s but didn’t specify mid or rear. The #7247 + #43 are from last night’s L302-27 & the #5329 + #5293 from M326-26 on Wed, July 26th.

This leaves CSX engines #874 + #7793 from yesterday's M326-27 to be used on today's L303-28.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-28 @ 06:38 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4612 & 3 cars (2 Venture Coaches + AmCafe).

M327-28 @ 06:40 is calling the Mechanical Dept due to having issues with the CSX #5293 (1 of 2 of the mid dpu's). Rouge Tower had told them if the issues cannot be resolved they are to "kick it out". Issues were resolved & all is ok at 06:53.

Amtrak P371-28 @ 07:15 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 16 axles.

Amtrak P371-28 @ 07:30:14 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live with 9 passengers On + 4 Off at the station mp CG60.5

[J T]

Something westbound out of GR right now. Currently blowing through Grandville. M327 just now departing?

I can also clearly hear the rumble of the engines. Love that sound off in the distance (a good 5+ miles away).

[Tom49801]

M327-28 @ 08:07 westward with a Medium Clear signal at Grandville, Mi mp CG6.0 with CSX engines #7247 + #43 + #5293 & mid dpu CSX engine #5329 + & 183 cars. There were issues with the #5293 when it was placed as one of two mid dpu's.

Amtrak P371-28 @ 08:20 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4612 & 3 cars (2 Venture Coaches + AmCafe). Detector had said "Detector Malfunction" & Amtrak is stopped at mp 93.5 to inspect their train.

M326-28 @ 08:26 eastward with CSX engine #5257 leading reported by the Defect Detector at mp CG131.3 Doran, IN. Too much static on the axle count to hear what it was.

M327-28 @ 08:35 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 756 axles.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-28 @ 09:17 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG108.9 Lakeside, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4612 & 3 cars (2 Venture Coaches + AmCafe).

M327-28 @ 09:23 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 756 axles. CSX engines #7247 + #43 + #5293 & mid dpu CSX engine #5329 & 183 cars (80 loads + 103 empties) @ 13,801 tons & 10,639 feet long.

M327-28 @ 09:42:37 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 with CSX engines #7247 + #43 + #5293 & mid dpu CSX engine #5329 & 183 cars (80 loads + 103 empties) @ 13,801 tons & 10,639 feet long.

Y121-28 @ 09:45 backing westward into Holland’s Dock Track mp CG25.0 with: OLS Caboose & 15 empty cars (a mix of Gons & Hoppers) & CSX engine #2724 shoving.

Amtrak P371-28 @ 09:52 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG131.3 Doran, IN with 16 axles. Detector had said "Detector Malfunction" (the DD mp CG91.9 had done the same thing on him). Amtrak stopped to inspect their train & no issues found.

M327-28 @ 09:58 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 Hartford, Mi with 756 axles.

L301-28 @ 10:09 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #4070 + #6412 & 32 cars (22 loads + 10 empties) @ 3,528 tons & 2,053 feet long. He has work for Buzzi Cement mp CG5.2 then will head westward straight to Hartford mp CG68.7 & then to Sawyer mp CG105.2

[Tom49801]

Y121-28 @ 10:49 eastward Holland’s Dock Track diverging onto the Main Track at mp CG25.0 with CSX engine #2724 & 5 cars loaded with scrap (2 Hoppers + 3 Gons) & the OLS Caboose.

M327-28 @ 10:59 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 756 axles. CSX engines #7247 + #43 + #5293 & mid dpu CSX engine #5329 & 183 cars (80 loads + 103 empties) @ 13,801 tons & 10,639 feet long. He’ll meet M326 at Livingston mp CG99.3

L301-28 @ 11:06 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 142 axles. CSX engines #4070 + #6412 & 33 cars. He’s headed straight to Hartford mp CG68.7 for work there & has work for Sawyer mp CG105.2

M327-28 @ 11:28 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG108.9 Lakeside, Mi with 756 axles.

M326-28 @ 11:34 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 408 axles. CSX engine #5257 & 99 cars & rear dpu CSX engine #3385. Many thanks to our Bangor Viewer BBLLB for being trackside & reporting

L301-28 @ 11:46 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 142 axles.

[Tom49801]

L303-28 @ 12:02 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #874 + #7793 (elephant style) & 70 cars (39 loads + 31 empties) @ 6,045 tons & 4,434 feet long. He’s building his train & has work for Lansing.

L301-28 @ 12:06:15 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam with CSX engines #4070 + #6412 & 33 cars. He has work for Hartford mp CG68.7 & Sawyer mp CG105.2 ​He's taking Gross Siding mp CG61.3 to clear up for M326.

M327-28 @ 12:07 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG131.3 Doran, IN with 756 axles. CSX engines #7247 + #43 + #5293 & mid dpu CSX engine #5329 & 183 cars (80 loads + 103 empties) @ 13,801 tons & 10,639 feet long.

M326-28 @ 12:33 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engine #5257 & 99 cars & rear dpu CSX engine #3385.

[Tom49801]

M326-28 @ 13:03 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 408 axles. CSX engine #5257 & 99 cars & rear dpu CSX engine #3385.

L303-28 @ 13:23 eastward at mp CH142.0 with CSX engines #874 + #7793 (elephant style) & 70 cars.

L303-28 @ 14:00 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 292 axles. CSX engines #874 + #7793 (elephant style) & 70 cars (39 loads + 31 empties) @ 6,045 tons & 4,434 feet long. He has work for Lansing.

M326-28 @ 14:02 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 408 axles.

[Tom49801]

L301-28 @ 14:06 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 74 axles. CSX engines #4070 + #6412 & 16 cars. He has work for Arlington Metals in Sawyer, Mi mp CG105.2

[BL2-1843]

L305-27 arrived in Howell eastbound at 14:05 with another 67 cars for GLC. 8016 +8066 on the head end. GLC was already here who is now pulling in the Howell siding at 14:40 setting off 54 cars for CSX and picking up the cars L305 just set off 35 minutes ago.

[Tom49801]

L303-28 @ 14:51 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 292 axles. CSX engines #874 + #7793 (elephant style) & 70 cars (39 loads + 31 empties) @ 6,045 tons & 4,434 feet long. He has work for Lansing.

[JTS]

L305-27 arrived in Howell eastbound at 14:05 with another 67 cars for GLC. 8016 +8066 on the head end. GLC was already here who is now pulling in the Howell siding at 14:40 setting off 54 cars for CSX and picking up the cars L305 just set off 35 minutes ago.

GLC picking up 72 cars that have been here since Weds. CSX took the 67 to Brighton. GLC says maybe Tuesday before they are back to Ann Pere

[Tom49801]

L301-28 @ 15:35 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 90 axles. CSX engines #6412 + #4070 & 20 cars.

L301-28 @ 16:29:56 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 live cam.

[Tom49801]

L303-28 @ 16:54 released his EC1 for Ensel /Lake Odessa & ready to depart eastward from Lansing to Detroit with CSX engines #874 + #7793 leading. They'll be meeting L305 at Trowbridge mp CH83.1

L301-28 @ 16:57 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 90 axles. CSX engines #6412 + #4070 & 20 cars. He'll be going into Holland mp CG25.3 for work & then straight into Grand Rapids.

[amessmann]

17:29 - L305 west thru Okemos Rd. CH 81.2 with 8066 + 8016 leading 54 cars.
17:54 - L303 head end thru Okemos Rd. with 874 + 7793 elephant style leading 61 cars. Head end thru Webberville at 18:23 and thru Howell at 19:00.

[Tom49801]

L301-28 @ 17:30 eastward Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.25 on the Main Track & diverging onto the Pass Track with CSX engines #6412 + #4070 & 20 cars.

L301-28 @ 18:19 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 110 axles. CSX engines #6412 + #4070 & 25 cars. He is going non-stop into Grand Rapids.

[Tlout]

West Olive empties south at Riley St. Holland 6:42 PM.

[Tom49801]

West Olive empties south at Riley St. Holland 6:42 PM.

R599-28 @ 18:56 westward Holland Depot mp CG25.3 with BNSF engine #6244 & 129 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #8763 & CSX engines #3380 + #3039. He’ll take Grand Junction siding mp CG54 & tie down. E801-28 crew called for 20:00

R599-28 @ 19:39 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 with 540 axles.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-28 @ 21:13 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4616 & 3 cars.

Amtrak P370-28 @ 21:54:15 eastward W. Moroe St Bangor, Mi mp CG60.72 with IDTX engine #4616 & 3 cars (AmCafe + 2 Venture Coaches ) with 7 passengers Off at the station mp CG60.5