CSX Train Location Updates - May 2023

Daily whereabouts of train locations along with sightings for heads ups to other railfans.
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M326-28 @ 10:40 eastward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 472 axles. CSX engine #705 + 1 & 115 cars.

L303-28 @ 11:26 calling Rouge Tower to start building their train with CSX engines #3101 + #5319.

M326-28 @ 11:38:46 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engines #705 + #259 (elephant style) & 115 cars.

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M326-28 @ 12:04 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 472 axles. CSX engines #705 + #259 (elephant style) & 115 cars.

L303-28 @ 12:31 Grand Rapids, Mi job briefing with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #3101 + #5319 & 39 cars (19 loads + 20 empties) @ 3,202 tons & 2,434 feet long. He’s ready to depart from mp CGT 2.3 & has work for Lansing. He is a Key Train today.

L303-28 @ 12:48 eastward with a Medium Clear signal Seymour mp CH148.1

M326-28 @ 12:54 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 472 axles.

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L303-28 @ 13:34 eastward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 168 axles. CSX engines #3101 + #5319 & 39 cars (19 loads + 20 empties) @ 3,202 tons & 2,434 feet long. He has work for Lansing & is a Key Train today.

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L305 is running today, east by Williamston @ 1:58 PM with 8199 & 2428.
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L303-28 @ 14:13 eastward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 168 axles. CSX engines #3101 + #5319 & 39 cars (19 loads + 20 empties) @ 3,202 tons & 2,434 feet long. He has work for Lansing & is a Key Train today.

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L303-28 @ 15:33 released his EC1 for Lake Odessa/Ensel & will be heading eastward from Lansing with CSX engines #3101 + #5319 leading.

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Tom49801 wrote:
Sun May 28, 2023 3:37 pm
L303-28 @ 15:33 released his EC1 for Lake Odessa/Ensel & will be heading eastward from Lansing with CSX engines #3101 + #5319 leading.
Per friend on scene, clear CH84.43 East Lansing at 15:50 with 29 cars
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L303 approaching Williamston @ 4:04 PM
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L302-28 by Howell at 17:11 with 75 cars. 3457+ 299 + 8619 on the head end. L303 was in the siding at Brighton for L302. Evidently the L305 that is out running today is more than likely a U305 because they have not run in days again. Train would have had to go to South Lyon to turn around. They had 56 cars going east and equal that many to pick up off the Howell pass when they get back.

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BL2-1843 wrote:
Sun May 28, 2023 5:27 pm
L302-28 by Howell at 17:11 with 75 cars. 3457+ 299 + 8619 on the head end.
Clear CH84.43 East Lansing at 18:07 per friend on scene

Clear CH87.90 Lansing at 18:15 per me on scene


18:54... Another on scene near Ensel Yard in Lansing says CSX #8619 was dropped with the manifest, cut, and turned on
19:05... Crew back on train on main track. Friend unsure if they're simply airing up or possibly waiting for U305 to return. He has to depart so can't keep up further. (He's not registered on forum)
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bluewonderrails wrote:
Sun May 28, 2023 6:15 pm
BL2-1843 wrote:
Sun May 28, 2023 5:27 pm
L302-28 by Howell at 17:11 with 75 cars. 3457+ 299 + 8619 on the head end.
Clear CH84.43 East Lansing at 18:07 per friend on scene

Clear CH87.90 Lansing at 18:15 per me on scene


18:54... Another on scene near Ensel Yard in Lansing says CSX #8619 was dropped with the manifest, cut, and turned on
19:05... Crew back on train on main track. Friend unsure if they're simply airing up or possibly waiting for U305 to return. He has to depart so can't keep up further. (He's not registered on forum)
L302-28 @ 19:04 had advised the Dispatcher they were ready to depart & head west.

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L305 west by Williamston @ 7:17 PM
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L302-28 @ 19:41 westward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 168 axles. CSX engines #3457 + #299 (elephant style) & 39 cars.

L302-28 @ 20:19 westward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 168 axles.
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19:40 CT: P370 by Michigan City, 5 minutes late
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Saturnalia wrote:
Sun May 28, 2023 8:40 pm
19:40 CT: P370 by Michigan City, 5 minutes late
Amtrak P370-28 @ 21:13ET eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4625 & 3 cars (Horizon Cafe + 2 Horizon Coaches).

Amtrak P370-28 @ 21:50 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG66.2 Hartford, Mi with 16 axles.

Amtrak P370-28 @ 21:54:17 eastward Division St Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 live cam with 3 passengers Off at the station mp CG60.5

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Amtrak P370-28 @ 22:16 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 16 axles. IDTX engine #4625 & 3 cars (Horizon Cafe + 2 Horizon Coaches).

Amtrak P370-28 @ 22:51 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 16 axles.

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Trains to watch for in the next few days…

-W080 Herzog Ballast train off the UP in Chicago for Grand Rapids

-G126 out of Walbridge for GR for the MQT

-G804 out of Walbridge for Webberville
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SD80MAC wrote:
Sun May 28, 2023 11:30 pm
Trains to watch for in the next few days…

-W080 Herzog Ballast train off the UP in Chicago for Grand Rapids

-G126 out of Walbridge for GR for the MQT

-G804 out of Walbridge for Webberville
Nice. I plan to spend the day tomorrow watching trains for a 2 part video for memorial day weekend.

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Did L302 make it back to Grand Rapids?

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MikeB89 wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 12:14 am
Did L302 make it back to Grand Rapids?
Yes he did & I heard him getting his yarding instructions from Rouge Tower.

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