CN Updates June 2021

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Wb with 1CN and 1 speciality engine mm 205 at 1256

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Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:39 pm
Wb with 1CN and 1 speciality engine mm 205 at 1256
A491 w CN 8925/CN ex-CREX 3914. This is our first ex-CREX unit that we’ve seen in MI.

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A492 came into BC with CN 8952 (GT HU) leading a four unit consist of CN 8953/CN/CN/GTW 5831.

The third CN and the 5831 are being cut off in BC. They will be added to A450 and go to Flat Rock. GTW 5831 is equipped with remote control.

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Wb mixed freight with 1GT and 1CN mm 205 at 1451

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Westbound by Trowbridge at 1525

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Steve B wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:25 pm
Westbound by Trowbridge at 1525
L501? CN/CN/GTW?

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LansingRailFan wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:30 pm
Steve B wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:25 pm
Westbound by Trowbridge at 1525
L501? CN/CN/GTW?
I don't know, I just hear them from a distance.
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Eastbound by Trowbridge at 1532

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514 south at Gaines at 18:45. Slow progress due to storm damage. Left Flint around 15:30.
251 north at Birmingham at 18:45

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LansingRailFan wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:47 pm
nichoff81 wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:39 pm
Wb with 1CN and 1 speciality engine mm 205 at 1256
A491 w CN 8925/CN ex-CREX 3914. This is our first ex-CREX unit that we’ve seen in MI.
Does anyone know how many "Active" ex CREX units are working on CN? Also, are there plans to re-paint them? Hopefully not since they are different! Well, these are killing all the "Dash 8" variant locos I believe!!!! Does anyone know how many Dash 8 locos are in service (if any)? :?: Man I want some "Cowls" though!!!!
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Any word on 514’s location? What’s the power??
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352 is a running with a 10-40 order tonight, if anyone is looking for 60MPH, it ain’t happening. Probably due to storm damage.
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514 stopping at Johnson AVE, leader is CN 5428, looks like they’re waiting on Amtrak judging by the fact the ABS signal here at 22 (opdyke road) is approach and they’re on M1
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514 South by Opdyke 20:53, 5428 leading a lengthy train
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Robertrains wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:54 pm
LansingRailFan wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:47 pm
nichoff81 wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:39 pm
Wb with 1CN and 1 speciality engine mm 205 at 1256
A491 w CN 8925/CN ex-CREX 3914. This is our first ex-CREX unit that we’ve seen in MI.
Does anyone know how many "Active" ex CREX units are working on CN? Also, are there plans to re-paint them? Hopefully not since they are different! Well, these are killing all the "Dash 8" variant locos I believe!!!! Does anyone know how many Dash 8 locos are in service (if any)? :?: Man I want some "Cowls" though!!!!
25 CREX units went to CN, some are active, but not all just yet. All will be repainted sooner or later as they are shopped for various work. As for the cowls, only 8 CN are still active and 4/5 BCOL units running at last count. They are indeed circling the drain.

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Man o' War wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:08 pm
Robertrains wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:54 pm
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Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:47 pm


A491 w CN 8925/CN ex-CREX 3914. This is our first ex-CREX unit that we’ve seen in MI.
Does anyone know how many "Active" ex CREX units are working on CN? Also, are there plans to re-paint them? Hopefully not since they are different! Well, these are killing all the "Dash 8" variant locos I believe!!!! Does anyone know how many Dash 8 locos are in service (if any)? :?: Man I want some "Cowls" though!!!!
25 CREX units went to CN, some are active, but not all just yet. All will be repainted sooner or later as they are shopped for various work. As for the cowls, only 8 CN are still active and 4/5 BCOL units running at last count. They are indeed circling the drain.

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Hold up, so CN bought these?!
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Amtrak 364 out of East Lansing at 21:17

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Also 352 ran a 10-40 order but still did track speed, 6 horizons and IDTX 4629
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Robertrains wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:54 pm
LansingRailFan wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:47 pm
nichoff81 wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:39 pm
Wb with 1CN and 1 speciality engine mm 205 at 1256
A491 w CN 8925/CN ex-CREX 3914. This is our first ex-CREX unit that we’ve seen in MI.
Does anyone know how many "Active" ex CREX units are working on CN? Also, are there plans to re-paint them? Hopefully not since they are different! Well, these are killing all the "Dash 8" variant locos I believe!!!! Does anyone know how many Dash 8 locos are in service (if any)? :?: Man I want some "Cowls" though!!!!
They purchased 75 of them. There are still 75 in storage.

Most are grey but some are apparently painted in BNSF scheme (likely built for BNSF and then sold to CREX then leased back to BNSF)

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Been a wb stalled on the hill in Charlotte. Bnsf leader. Is moving now but slowly. Had to call and get permission to put some more units online 0010

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