CSX Train Location Updates - March 2023

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Re: CSX Train Location Updates - March 2023

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L301-20 @ 19:21:44 eastward Bangor, Mi W. Monroe St crossing mp CG60.72 live cam with CSX engine #2428 & 16 cars. He is short on time & heading back to Grand Rapids.

L301-20 @ 19:45 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 70 axles.

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amessmann wrote:
Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:20 pm
18:18 - L302 westbound thru Okemos (CH 81) with 4575 solo leading 39 cars. 4575 has a DPU sticker on the nose.
The G804 in Plymouth reported by Vinnie is actually G802-17 for Grand Ledge.
L302-20 @ 19:50 westward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 146 axles. CSX engine #4575 (solo) & 35 cars.

R598-19 @ 19:57 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 544 axles. BNSF engine #8567 & 130 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #8544 & CSX engines #3289 + #3209. He’ll be going into Grand Jct Siding mp CG54 & tie down.

L301-20 @ 20:24 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 70 axles. CSX engine #2428 (solo) & 16 cars (10 loads + 6 empties) @ 1,540 tons & 1,071 feet long.

L302-20 @ 20:28 westward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 146 axles.

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Amtrak P370-20 @ 21:08 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4620 & 3 cars (2 Ventures + AmCafe).

Amtrak P370-20 @ 21:56:20 eastward Division St Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 with 1 passenger Off at the station mp CG60.5

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Amtrak P370-20 @ 22:18 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4620 & 3 cars (2 Ventures + AmCafe).

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amessmann wrote:
Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:20 pm
18:18 - L302 westbound thru Okemos (CH 81) with 4575 solo leading 39 cars. 4575 has a DPU sticker on the nose.
The G804 in Plymouth reported by Vinnie is actually G802-17 for Grand Ledge.
My bad. Thank you for the correction and sorry for the false information.

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Re: CSX Train Location Updates - March 2023

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00:58 - G791 eastbound calling clear for CH 81. Marker visible from Hagadorn Rd. DD at 79.9 reports 380 axles, coinciding with what was U302 to Grand Ledge. No worries Vinnie, thank you for reporting! I wonder how soon they will get G802 up here, I always find the turnaround impressive.

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E801-20 @ 01:25:19 westward W. Monroe St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.72 cam with BNSF engine #8567 & 130 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #8544.

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M327-21 @ 06:31 on the move westward Grandville, Mi mp CG6.0 mp with CSX engines #102 + #334 & 103 cars (82 loads + 21 empties) @ 10,930 tons & 6,896 feet.

Amtrak P371-21 @ 06:36 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4620 & 3 cars (2 Ventures + AmCafe).

M327-21 @ 06:58 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 424 axles.

Amtrak P371-21 @ 07:13 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 16 axles.

Amtrak P371-21 @ 07:27:45 westward N. Center St Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam with 4 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5

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M327-21 @ 07:47 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 424 axles. CSX engines #102 + #334 & 103 cars (82 loads + 21 empties) @ 10,930 tons & 6,896 feet.

M327-21 @ 08:07 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam. Employee was dropped off at the Bangor Station mp CG60.5

Amtrak P371-21 @ 08:17 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4620 & 3 cars (2 Ventures + AmCafe).

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M326-21 @ 08:57 eastward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 284 axles. CSX engine #266 + 1 & 68 cars.

M327-21 @ 09:37 westward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 424 axles. CSX engines #102 + #334 & 103 cars (82 loads + 21 empties) @ 10,930 tons & 6,896 feet.

M326-21 @ 09:55:33 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engines #266 + #69 & 68 cars.

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L301-21 @ 09:58 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #2428 (solo) & 27 cars (9 loads + 18 empties) @ 1,713 tons & 1,668 feet. He’ll be working Buzzi Cement mp CG5.2 then head westward.

M326-21 @ 10:20 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 284 axles. CSX engines #266 + #69 & 68 cars.

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G791, Grand Ledge grain load was by Howell at 01:47 this morning with its 92 car train and 5366+5327 on the head end. Even though the empty for this train was called U302-18 going west, the crew on their signal calling called themselves "G803-18" one time but others used U302-18. Crew for the next Webberville train load is currently there. Train will be G817-21. Nothing yet heard or seen from the G802-17 Grand Ledge grain train empty that arrived in Plymouth yesterday.

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L301-21 westbound approaching Zeeland Michigan @ 11:11

Passing through Zeeland Michigan @ 11:14

M326-21 most likely is holding the main and stoped in Waverley yard Holland Michigan @ 11:13
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GRHC wrote:
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:09 am
L301-21 westbound approaching Zeeland Michigan @ 11:11

Passing through Zeeland Michigan @ 11:14

M326-21 most likely is stopped in Waverley yard Holland Michigan @ 11:13
L301-21 @ 11:12 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with ?? axles. CSX engine #2428 (solo) & ?? cars. L303 talking to Rouge Tower had stepped on the axle info, he's going into Waverly.

M326 is waiting at Waverly for L301 to clear up.

L303-21 @ 11:19 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #4575 (solo) & 58 cars (33 loads + 25 empties) @ 5,145 tons & 3,565 ft long. Couldn't hear if he’s ready to depart & he does have work in Lansing.

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Y106 was east at Fox at 11:05 with 2 GP40-3s and about 8 cars. Elmdale turn today.
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M326-21 @ 11:33 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 284 axles. CSX engines #266 + #69 & 68 cars.

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Y121-21 westbound on the Hamilton branch departing Waverly yard Holland Michigan @ 11:40

Y121-21 westbound on the Hamilton branch approaching the 32nd St. grade crossing Holland Michigan @ 11:52

CSX engine #2768 + 3 cars.
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L301-21 westbound working in Waverly yard Holland Michigan @ 11:42

CSX engine #2428
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Tom49801 wrote:
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:16 am
L303-21 @ 11:19 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #4575 (solo) & 58 cars (33 loads + 25 empties) @ 5,145 tons & 3,565 ft long. Couldn't hear if he’s ready to depart & he does have work in Lansing.
L303-21 @ 12:15pm was seen heading eastbound at Sunnyside C Wye mp CH 151.61 with the mentioned CSX power and cars.

Also in consist was 3 New ZVBX gondolas with markings: 625765, 625774, 625762
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Andy24 wrote:
Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:26 pm
Tom49801 wrote:
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:16 am
L303-21 @ 11:19 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #4575 (solo) & 58 cars (33 loads + 25 empties) @ 5,145 tons & 3,565 ft long. Couldn't hear if he’s ready to depart & he does have work in Lansing.
L303-21 @ 12:15pm was seen heading eastbound at Sunnyside C Wye mp CH 151.61 with the mentioned CSX power and cars.

Also in consist was 3 New ZVBX gondolas with markings: 625765, 625774, 625762
That's Pleasant Street.
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13:10 - L305 is headed east, blowing the horn for Mount Hope and Hagadorn.
Fouled horn indicates to me that 4003 is back on the set after its absence yesterday.
The SD40-3's, I believe, have K5LAR24 horns, with the 2 and 4 bells reversed. I could swear I've heard more fouled ones than not.
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