CN Train Location Updates - January 2023

[ConrailDetr​oit]

NB at Milwaukee Jct. Shoreline to Mt Clemens.

[CSXBOY]

17:18 - WB L539 w CN 5323/CN 5454 by MP 205 with...
24 autoracks
3 scrap gondolas (JAIL-Padnos)
2 tank cars (JAIL-Andersons)
2 coil cars (JAIL-RSDC)
22 autoracks

this is in addition to the 40 or so autoracks plus 5 asphalt tank cars and 3 lumber cars that L501 picked up this morning from Lansing.

Pardon my ignorance but is this a new CN train? I've never heard of CN L539 except in the upper peninsula of Michigan. I've heard of CN L542 serving Lansing and Battle Creek. But not L539. Can you please give me some more info?

[Delray]

251 through Trenton at 11:17 CN x2

[LansingRailFan]

EB M394 w CN 3069/CN 3975/CN 3183 and mid-DPU CN 2786 clear CP Mata at MP 118.6 at 11:11.

[MtClemensRailFan]

M382 through Common Rd. @ 11:27. CN 3102 & 3306 with 152 cars. Slowly but surely getting up to speed.

[LansingRailFan]

EB E280 or Q116 by MP 205 cam at 11;55 w CN 5695 solo - all racks today.

[Robertrains]

EB M394 w CN 3069/CN 3975/CN 3183 and mid-DPU CN 2786 clear CP Mata at MP 118.6 at 11:11.

LansingRailfan, you didn't mention that CN 3069 is the Wisconsin Central® "Heritage Unit!!!!" This is cool, though I wish the WC Shield was still on!!!!! What time is train 394 expected in Port Huron area? I've never seen this unit! Maybe my friend (Roger) could photograph this train with my loaned 35mm Canon® T-70!!!!!

Here are many Google® CN 3069 search pix: https://www.google.com/search?q=CN+3069 ... =937&dpr=1

[LansingRailFan]

EB M394 w CN 3069/CN 3975/CN 3183 and mid-DPU CN 2786 clear CP Mata at MP 118.6 at 11:11.

LansingRailfan, you didn't mention that CN 3069 is the Wisconsin Central® "Heritage Unit!!!!" This is cool, though I wish the WC Shield was still on!!!!! What time is train 394 expected in Port Huron area? I've never seen this unit! Maybe my friend (Roger) could photograph this train with my loaned 35mm Canon® T-70!!!!!

Here are many Google® CN 3069 search pix: https://www.google.com/search?q=CN+3069 ... =937&dpr=1

Probably no earlier than 21:00 to Port Huron. Just a guess.

[Robertrains]

EB M394 w CN 3069/CN 3975/CN 3183 and mid-DPU CN 2786 clear CP Mata at MP 118.6 at 11:11.

LansingRailfan, you didn't mention that CN 3069 is the Wisconsin Central® "Heritage Unit!!!!" This is cool, though I wish the WC Shield was still on!!!!! What time is train 394 expected in Port Huron area? I've never seen this unit! Maybe my friend (Roger) could photograph this train with my loaned 35mm Canon® T-70!!!!!

Here are many Google® CN 3069 search pix: https://www.google.com/search?q=CN+3069 ... =937&dpr=1

Probably no earlier than 21:00 to Port Huron. Just a guess.

Yup, these trains seem to take a long time crossing the state toward PH!!!!

[Manistique]

251 through Trenton at 11:17 CN x2

Passed MP 22.5 on the Holly just now at 1:34 pm with a 5600 and a 5700. It followed NB 515 returning to Pontiac Yard by a few minutes.

[AARR]

Thank you for the detailed information all of you add to your posts. It’s appreciated.

[LansingRailFan]

EB E280 or Q116 by MP 205 cam at 11;55 w CN 5695 solo - all racks today.

Taking the Chicago Wye at Durand at 13:46

[aflkproductions]

CN 396 Just got the lights East out of the Creek, 394 will be the next EB after him

[LansingRailFan]

M394 arrived in BC. CN 3069 the WC HU is not leading anymore.

[Manistique]

That 280/116 is rolling by MP 22.5 at 3:53 pm.

[Robertrains]

Alright I missed BCOL 4609 as it went by on January 2ND! Weird that the same day BCOL 4625 was heading to LTEX in Ohio for "Scrap!!!!" I don't know how much longer 4609 will last! There are still C40-8 "Variants" in storage! Probably Homewood, IL! Hope a chance will bring them back to service!!!!
Hey, why is BCOL 4625 headed to Fonda, New York now? Check Heritage Units (reported by kattrain177): https://heritageunits.com/locomotive/detail/BCOL4625

By Mount Clemens depot at @14:00. You could hear the clock ticking on 4609 as it went by.

Looks like L533N might be working MC after it made a pick up at East Yard earlier, and a swap with L515.

You do realize that your post is going to throw a particular railfan into a complete tizzy. Be prepared. Also, any news on Yuengleng coming into Michigan yet? I'm waitin...

Man o' War

Well GEEZ!!!!! I could have easily rode my bike to the tracks in Fraser to catch BCOL "Cowl" 4609!!!! Yup, missed 385 and 533!!!! Those could have been my first trains of the year!!!! Well, what train is BCOL 4609 expected to go on tomorrow, 1-3?
Man it probably will go on the Holly Sub. Man o' War, which "Railfan" are you referring with that "Complete Tizzy" remark?

Well is BCOL 4609 on today's northbound train 385? If so, where is it? It probably won't be to Fraser until dark if it is on there!!!! Forget that that "Complete Tizzy" thing!!!!

[Manistique]

Train 507 with one locomotive went past MP 22.5 at 5:07 pm.

[MtClemensRailFan]

M385 through Common Rd. @ 18:23. CN 5718, 2600, & 8879 with 114 cars.

[ConrailDetr​oit]

NB at Milwaukee Jct. Shoreline to Holly. 3 CNs.

385 waiting at Milwaukee Jct.

[Manistique]

Train 508 passing MP 22.5 at 7:20 pm. Short train.