CSX Train Location Updates - April 2023

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CSX Train Location Updates - April 2023

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M327-01 between 04:52/05:22 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #7204 + #3160 & 63 cars (38 loads + 25 empties) @ 6,938 tons & 3,979 feet. He is building his train at this time. These engines are from last night’s grain train G125-28 (loaded grain train) that was having mechanical issues with the #3160 & G125-28 had ended up taking both engines from yesterday’s M326-31.

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M327-01 @ 06:35 on the move westward reported from Grandville, Mi mp CG6.0

Amtrak P371-01 @ 06:38 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4602 & 3 cars (AmCafe + 2 Ventures).

M327-01 @ 06:58 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 264 axles. CSX engines #7204 + #3160 & 63 cars (38 loads + 25 empties) @ 6,938 tons & 3,979 feet. These engines are from last night’s grain train G125-28.

Amtrak P371-01 @ 07:14 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 16 axles.

Amtrak P371-01 @ 07:29:50 westward N. Center St Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam with 9 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5

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M327-01 @ 07:52 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 264 axles. CSX engines #7204 + #3160 & 63 cars (38 loads + 25 empties) @ 6,938 tons & 3,979 feet. These engines are from last night’s grain train G125-28.

M327-01 @ 08:13:38 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam.

Amtrak P371-01 @ 08:17 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4602 & 3 cars (AmCafe + 2 Ventures).

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M327-01 @ 09:31 westward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 264 axles. CSX engines #7204 + #3160 & 63 cars (38 loads + 25 empties) @ 6,938 tons & 3,979 feet. These engines are from last night’s grain train G125-28.

G801-31 @ 09:31 copied his EC1 at mp CH89.8 to proceed westward from Ensel into Grand Ledge siding mp CH97.8 to build his grain train with CSX engines #3400 + #502.

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L302 on duty early this morning in Detroit, just passed west through Plymouth.
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AARR wrote:
Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:02 am
L302 on duty early this morning in Detroit, just passed west through Plymouth.
Wowza, we’re gonna have a very early L302 tonight, then.
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L303-01 @ 10:58 heard talking to Rouge Tower to start building his train with most likely CSX engines #3028 + #7010.

L303-01 @ 11:06 Grand Rapids, Mi mp CGT2.0 job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #3028 + #7010 & 66 cars (42 loads + 24 empties) @ 6,249 tons & 3,890 feet long. He’s close to departing & has work in Lansing.

M326-01 @ 11:12 eastward reported clear of the St Joseph Bridge with CSX engine #3306 leading.

L303-01 @ 11:32 eastward reported from Godfrey mp CG 0.99

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​M326-01 @ 12:04:04 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engine #3306 & 120 cars & rear dpu CSX engine #726.

M326-01 @ 12:32 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 492 axles.

L303-01 @ 12:33 eastward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 276 axles. CSX engines #3028 + #7010 & 66 cars (42 loads + 24 empties) @ 6,249 tons & 3,890 feet long. He has work in Lansing.

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L303-01 @ 13:13 eastward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 276 axles. CSX engines #3028 + #7010 & 66 cars (42 loads + 24 empties) @ 6,249 tons & 3,890 feet long. He has work in Lansing.

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That can't be L302 you saw. L315 went thru Plymouth about the time you posted this.
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Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:02 am
L302 on duty early this morning in Detroit, just passed west through Plymouth.
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M326-01 @ 13:26 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 492 axles. CSX engine #3306 & 120 cars & rear dpu CSX engine #726.

G801-31 (grain train) @ 13:40 copied his EC1 to proceed eastward from Grand Ledge mp CH97.8 with CSX engines #502 + #3400 + #3096 leading. He probably has the usual 90 or so cars.

L303-01 @ 13:43 copied his EC1 to proceed eastward from mp CH101.1 with CSX engines #3028 + #7010 & 66 cars for his work in Ensel mp CH90.
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G801 loaded grain train east clear CH97.32 at 13:46 with CSX trio #502, #3400, #3096

L303 stopped by CH101 until G801 cleared out of Grand Ledge
----- clear CH94.29 at 14:04 with aforementioned CSX duo #3028 + #7010
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It was nice to catch a three train meet this afternoon.

16:20 - G801 east through South Lyon. CSXT 502, 3400, 3096 and 90 cars.
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 378 axles.
They will tie down at Joy.

16:32 - L303 east through South Lyon. CSXT 3028, 7010 and 28 cars.
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 124 axles.

16:35 - L302 west out of the South Lyon siding. CSXT 4575, 11 and 64 cars.
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 268 axles.
They have work for Lansing.

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Ethanol loads just cleared Porter bound for GR, looked like a red white and blue BC Rail engine as the leader

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I didn't post that. Someone else posted it using my name as an April Fool's joke.
pudgy wrote:
Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:18 pm
That can't be L302 you saw. L315 went thru Plymouth about the time you posted this.
AARR wrote:
Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:02 am
L302 on duty early this morning in Detroit, just passed west through Plymouth.
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sparrow24 wrote:
Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:15 pm
It was nice to catch a three train meet this afternoon.

16:35 - L302 west out of the South Lyon siding. CSXT 4575, 11 and 64 cars.
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 268 axles.
They have work for Lansing.
L302-01 @ 18:45 westward reported from mp CH95

L302-01 @ 19:06 westward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 252 axles. CSX engines #4575 + #11 & 60 cars.

L302-01 @ 19:42 westward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 252 axles.

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kd_1014 wrote:
Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:17 pm
Ethanol loads just cleared Porter bound for GR, looked like a red white and blue BC Rail engine as the leader
As of 19:52 nothing has been seen nor heard for this train. We have a Bangor viewer that's still waiting at Sawyer mp CG105.2 (about 30 miles east of Porter) since your post & nothing has been seen.

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kd_1014 wrote:
Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:17 pm
Ethanol loads just cleared Porter bound for GR, looked like a red white and blue BC Rail engine as the leader
Nice try.
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Tom49801 wrote:
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:54 pm
kd_1014 wrote:
Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:17 pm
Ethanol loads just cleared Porter bound for GR, looked like a red white and blue BC Rail engine as the leader
As of 19:52 nothing has been seen nor heard for this train. We have a Bangor viewer that's still waiting at Sawyer mp CG105.2 (about 30 miles east of Porter) since your post & nothing has been seen.
That's because Kaden was being a jerk. Nothing by Michigan City nor seen on ATCS.
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I heard from a friend down by Detroit-Area, there’s an rack train coming into Grand Rapids, getting re-directed on the Plymouth. CN 3310 on head end.
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