CSX Train Location Updates - Dec. 2022

[Andy24]

M326-23? eastbound passing through Zeeland Michigan @ 05:06

Note: it’s a Xmas train time miracle… too dark to get any kind of count on cars or engine numbers however there were 3 engines and on the head end

C800-23 @ 3:26:57 EB Bangor’s Live Cam Monroe St crossing mp 60.72 with BNSF #9185 + 130 loaded coal cars + rear BNSF #6099 dpu

M326-24? @ 03:55:18 EB Bangor Live Cảm Monroe St crossing mp 60.72; CSX #771? + CSX #5274? + CSX #5444? (all engines on head end) + 77 cars.

I am assuming this was either M326-23 or M236-24. Based on Bangor Cam, I got a manual count of 77 cars. I was able to make off some numbers on the 2nd and 3rd CSX engines, but very questionable due to visibility of cam. The Station Cam wasn’t very helpful sadly.

I will have to listen for M327 briefing to determine engines

M327-25 will not run due to Christmas.

M327-26 will run on Monday 12/26.

[kd_1014]

M326-23? eastbound passing through Zeeland Michigan @ 05:06

Note: it’s a Xmas train time miracle… too dark to get any kind of count on cars or engine numbers however there were 3 engines and on the head end

C800-XX @ 3:26:57 EB Bangor’s Live Cam Monroe St crossing mp 60.72 with BNSF #? + 130 loaded coal cars + rear BNSF #? DPU

M326-24? @ 03:55:18 EB Bangor Live Cảm Monroe St crossing mp 60.72; CSX #? + CSX #5274? + CSX #5444? (all engines on head end) + 77 cars.

I am assuming this was either M326-23 or M236-24. Based on Bangor Cam, I got a manual count of 77 cars. I was able to make off some numbers on the 2nd and 3rd CSX engines, but very questionable due to visibility of cam. The Station Cam wasn’t very helpful sadly.

I will have to listen for M327 briefing to determine engines

Take a day off you deserve it Andy24

[Andy24]

Thanks kd_1014, I will spend Christmas time for family this afternoon.

R597-25 @ 11:12 am Job Briefing with RN Dispatcher in Grand Junction siding mp 55.6; CSX #7005 + CSX #3468 lite power and they will be picking up that C800-XX loaded coal train that is tied down at Wells Siding mp 41.4 this morning. He will add CSX power behind the BNSF head end engine at Wells Siding.

R597-25 @ 11:20 am reported EB at mp 51

R597-25 @ 11:32 am was reported by DD mp 44.2 Pearl, MI at 12 axles

R597-25 @ 12:07pm reported at Wells Siding mp 41.4 with BNSF #9185 + CSX #7005 + CSX #3468 + 130 loaded coal cars + rear BNSF #6099? dpu. They are still pumping air onto all cars.

[Andy24]

R597-25 @ 12:25 pm reported at at east end Wells Siding mp 41.6 with BNSF #9185 + CSX #7005 + CSX #3468 + 130 loaded coal cars + rear BNSF #6099? dpu. Assumed they are on the move now and finished air tests. They are heading to West Olive Power Plant.

L303-25 have not been heard of at this time. They won't be on duty until Monday 12/26.

R597-25 @ 12:45pm copied an EC1 #75262 at Wells Siding mp 41.6 for activation failure CGE mp 23.9. They are proceeding eastbound to West Olive.

[LansingRailFan]

L303-25 have not been heard of at this time. They won't be on duty until Monday 12/26.

Did you hear this on the scanner or are you making assumptions?

[Tlout]

R-597-25 coal drag north at Riley St. Holland 2:02 PM.

[Andy24]

L303-25 have not been heard of at this time. They won't be on duty until Monday 12/26.

Did you hear this on the scanner or are you making assumptions?

Would I make an assumption a train crew would be on duty on Christmas? Was told M327 crew isn’t on duty until Monday. Likely L303 won’t either.

[LansingRailFan]

L303-25 have not been heard of at this time. They won't be on duty until Monday 12/26.

Did you hear this on the scanner or are you making assumptions?

Would I make an assumption a train crew would be on duty on Christmas? Was told M327 crew isn’t on duty until Monday. Likely L303 won’t either.

Actually you’re making assumptions that they won’t be on duty. The first sentence is true because you have not heard from L303 yet. The second sentence is an assumption and not necessarily fact.

[Andy24]

E800-24 @ 16:03:48 westbound Bangor’s Live Cam Monroe St crossing mp 60.72 with BNSF #6242 + 130 empty coal cars + rear BNSF #6282 DPU

[GRHC]

Amtrak P370-25 eastbound has been canceled which means Amtrak P371-26 westbound will not run.

[SD80MAC]

Amtrak P370-25 eastbound has been canceled which means Amtrak P371-26 westbound will not run.

Thanks for this, I had forgotten even though it was posted all over the for the last week.

[GRHC]

Amtrak P370-25 eastbound has been canceled which means Amtrak P371-26 westbound will not run.

Thanks for this, I had forgotten even though it was posted all over the for the last week.

You’re welcome although I was a little late posting it I do apologize. Amtrak didn’t announce the cancellation for this particular train until after 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon. (Not quite sure where you saw it posted all over for the last week )
SERVICE ALERT: Due to manpower issues, Pere Marquette Train 370 has canceled. For further assistance, please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
4:10 PM · Dec 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/amtrakalerts

[Steamlogger]

I hear a train at 18th Avenue in Jenison. I assume it is westbound M32726. No visual or scanner confirmation.

[GRHC]

M327–26 westbound passing through Zeeland Michigan @ 06:50

Passing through Holland Michigan @ 06:58

Into Bangor Michigan @ 07:52

Note: Too dark to get any kind of car count or engine numbers. This mornings train did have 3 engines on the head end and 2 auto racks in its consist.

[Andy24]

M327–26 westbound passing through Zeeland Michigan @ 06:50

Passing through Holland Michigan @ 06:58

Into Bangor Michigan @ 07:52

Note: Too dark to get any kind of car count or engine numbers. This mornings train did have 3 engines on the head end and 2 auto racks in its consist.

M327-26 @ 7:53:09 westbound Bangor Live Cam Center St crossing mp 60.35 with CSX #772 + CSX #5274 + CSX #5434? + 72 cars (25 loads + 47 empties) at 4,780 tons and 4,574 ft long

No problem GRHC, always got the Bangor Cam as a backup to get engine numbers

[Tlout]

Y121 CSX 2785 with 3 boxcars from Stow (Riley St.) Holland heading back south 9:49 AM.

[Andy24]

Y121 CSX 2785 with 3 boxcars from Stow (Riley St.) Holland heading back south 9:49 AM.

Y121-26 @ 10:55 am currently working inside Waverly Yard.

Z151-26 @ 10:55 am currently working inside CSX Wyoming Yard

L301-26 have not been heard at this time

L302-26 have not been heard at this time

L303-26 have not been heard at this time

M326-26 have not been heard at this time

[dave989]

L301-26 thru Grandville with 8181 & 4059 with lots of tankers and two coils on the rear

[Tlout]

Y121 heading back south after visiting Stow again... 11:27 AM.

[LansingRailFan]

L301-26 thru Grandville with 8181 & 4059 with lots of tankers and two coils on the rear

Heard on scannnnnnnner they are only working yard before headed back to Wyoming Yard. Won’t work past Waverly Yard today.