Shortline Updates February, 2021

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Re: Shortline Updates February, 2021

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Talk Talk, are you able to report what's in the consists?
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AARR wrote:
Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:51 am
Talk Talk, are you able to report what's in the consists?
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Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:45 pm
Z62725 os GH 2019 lead Southbound 20:47
I can try, These updates are from the type of horn I hear from my bedroom window :lol:

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If you're sharp enough to listen to the horn you surely can tell the consist by the clickity clack of the wheels :lol:
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Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:43 am
AARR wrote:
Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:51 am
Talk Talk, are you able to report what's in the consists?
Talk wrote:
Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:45 pm
Z62725 os GH 2019 lead Southbound 20:47
I can try, These updates are from the type of horn I hear from my bedroom window :lol:
PatC created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Don Simon no more they want AARR I'm chopped liver, well if you want AARR this is what I'll give ya, bad humor mixed with irrelevant info that'll make you roll your eyes quicker than a ~Z~ banhammer...

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AARR wrote:
Fri Feb 26, 2021 9:57 am
If you're sharp enough to listen to the horn you surely can tell the consist by the clickity clack of the wheels :lol:
Talk wrote:
Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:43 am
AARR wrote:
Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:51 am
Talk Talk, are you able to report what's in the consists?
I can try, These updates are from the type of horn I hear from my bedroom window :lol:
I could guess, but I only post what I know :lol:

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Sounds like the GDLK has started north from Plainwell. EOT signal is getting weaker. Unsure of the consist as they were in Otsego when I came across the tracks.
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Jim_c wrote:
Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:19 pm
Sounds like the GDLK has started north from Plainwell. EOT signal is getting weaker. Unsure of the consist as they were in Otsego when I came across the tracks.
Hey Jim - what frequency is the EOT broadcasting at for GDLK? That might help me get just enough of a heads up for when I'd like to photograph them.

Grand Elk north through Byron Center at 10:35pm, WAMX 4124, a 2nd loco, and 27 cars. Laaatte run tonight.
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Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:27 pm
Jim_c wrote:
Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:19 pm
Sounds like the GDLK has started north from Plainwell. EOT signal is getting weaker. Unsure of the consist as they were in Otsego when I came across the tracks.
Hey Jim - what frequency is the EOT broadcasting at for GDLK? That might help me get just enough of a heads up for when I'd like to photograph them.

Grand Elk north through Byron Center at 10:35pm, WAMX 4124, a 2nd loco, and 27 cars. Laaatte run tonight.
The usual 452.9375/457.9375. From your location it might be hard to tell the GDLK from the CSX unless you are decoding it. Maybe if you are using a smallish antenna it may help.
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No cars in Lowell or outside of Lowell. Anything at Ann Street waiting to head east?

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Plannerdad wrote:
Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:17 pm
No cars in Lowell or outside of Lowell. Anything at Ann Street waiting to head east?
30-some in chicago to head this way.

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LansingRailFan wrote:
Sat Feb 27, 2021 3:24 pm
Plannerdad wrote:
Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:17 pm
No cars in Lowell or outside of Lowell. Anything at Ann Street waiting to head east?
30-some in chicago to head this way.
Thanks! CSX or Grand Elk?

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Plannerdad wrote:
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:11 am
LansingRailFan wrote:
Sat Feb 27, 2021 3:24 pm
Plannerdad wrote:
Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:17 pm
No cars in Lowell or outside of Lowell. Anything at Ann Street waiting to head east?
30-some in chicago to head this way.
Thanks! CSX or Grand Elk?
CSX

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All of the King traffic currently comes via CSX until King decides to pit CSX and NS/GDLK against each other again for the best rate.
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