When I started working on the railroad in the summer of 1998, there was a item in our train order about the Wye in grand ledge was removed from service . Don't know how long before.that it was taken.out but that might give you some idea.
Rob
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- Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:31 pm
- Forum: Historical Q & A
- Topic: CSX-Lansing to GR-1990s (Doktor No?)
- Replies: 22
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- Thu May 14, 2015 7:43 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: When you encounter signal trouble...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1482
Re: When you encounter signal trouble...
MQT1223 wrote:No, I know what the signals mean, I'm talking about when you have a MALFUNCTIONING signal wjat do you do?
only thing you can do is stop and call dispatcher
Rob
- Tue May 12, 2015 12:31 pm
- Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
- Topic: CSX train location updates 5/12/15
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3022
Re: CSX train location updates 5/12/15
A grand rapids crewvhas be called to recrew w003. So it will be heading on the Plymouth sub today.
Rob
Rob
- Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:20 am
- Forum: Model Railroading
- Topic: First generation diesels lead a Michigan and Western Freight
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8536
Re: First generation diesels lead a Michigan and Western Fre
Glad to see I'm not the only run running older Athearn blue box rolling stock. :D Oh ya PLENTY of Athearn rolling stock to be found, esoecially the older stuff. As for the power the lead unit is Athearn, the second two are older Kato units. One of the Kato units can easily outpull the Athearn unit....
- Sun Mar 29, 2015 7:18 pm
- Forum: Model Railroading
- Topic: First generation diesels lead a Michigan and Western Freight
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8536
Re: First generation diesels lead a Michigan and Western Fre
AARR wrote:Let's see the whole layout
if you wish to see more of the layout. try our Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/wmmrrc
Rob
- Sun Mar 29, 2015 12:46 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: Car V Train Sawyer Mi
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1028
Re: Car V Train Sawyer Mi
Q326 was in the siding and N903 was passing it on the main
Rob
Rob
- Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:03 pm
- Forum: Historical Q & A
- Topic: KBE Connecting
- Replies: 31
- Views: 29590
Re: KBE Connecting
The ALCO was painted by the railfan community for KBEC if I remember rightly. KBEC then proceeded to let it freeze up and crack the engine block making it a nicely painted paper weight. it didn't freeze. one of the layoff chessie worker went to start it and didn't open the blowout cocks. with the w...
- Fri Mar 06, 2015 12:35 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Longest Q335 EVER - 201 cars, 11,000+ feet, 828 axles
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9660
Re: Longest Q335 EVER - 201 cars, 11,000+ feet, 828 axles
So does Q335 actually set put or pick up cars on it's way to Chicago? Otherwise I don't understand why it would not go south to the Willard sub in Fostoria or Deshler to Chicago. Seems like that would add quite a bit of extra mileage to go up to GR just to get to Chicago. Yes it add miles but by ue...
- Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:11 pm
- Forum: Ohio Talk
- Topic: North Baltimore From Above
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4122
Re: North Baltimore From Above
I think I hear the rail is like 162 POUND railJoJames wrote:Very nice video. Few minor things. K682 is a loaded ethanol train and the cranes at North Baltimore run on regular rail.
Rob
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:40 pm
- Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
- Topic: Book Suggestions
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4850
Re: Book Suggestions
Here is the book that I told you about the other day
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Rob
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Rob
- Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:14 pm
- Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
- Topic: Book Suggestions
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4850
- Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:49 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: Action at Hager Lumber - Wyoming, MI
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1796
Re: Action at Hager Lumber - Wyoming, MI
Your just on the wrong railroad buddy. Depending on where your sourcing the lumber & what type your buying I'd suggest a transload option. There are some good railroads in the area that are aggressive in price & move cars fast. Mike H Hay stop trying to take out work. stay on your side of the state...
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:22 pm
- Forum: Model Railroading
- Topic: WTB Sierra Car & Foundry Autoracks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2291
Re: WTB Sierra Car & Foundry Autoracks
i have some that I started to work on but not put together. I can send you a picture if you want?
Rob
Rob
- Fri Oct 17, 2014 4:10 pm
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: Teardrop Location "Contest"
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3102
Re: Teardrop Location "Contest"
you could bring down to the western Michigan railroad club and I could hook it up to one of the crossing down there
Rob
Rob
- Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:36 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: KLS&C GP7 #85
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2378
Re: KLS&C GP7 #85
after the klsc shut down I was riding a cab in Chicago and saw #85 in a rail yard off Torrance ave. south of the city. I only once saw it once, because every pti driver take his own way throught the city.
Rob
Rob
- Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:54 am
- Forum: Michigan Talk
- Topic: CSX Hoppers at Grand Elk Yard.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 915
Re: CSX Hoppers at Grand Elk Yard.
I thought so to but if you read the build date. most where built in the early 80's. csx must have rebuilt them
rob
rob
- Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:49 pm
- Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
- Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: 10/01/14
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5501
Re: CSX Train Location Updates: 10/01/14
AMTK55 wrote:Missing? What exactly is going on over there for the new station?rob wrote:track 2 is missing over century ave
Rob
Repairing century ave they took the panel of track to clean up the ballast.there was a loader in its place.. they should have a new panel there later today
Rob
- Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:11 pm
- Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
- Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: 10/01/14
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5501
Re: CSX Train Location Updates: 10/01/14
track 2 is missing over century ave
Rob
Rob
- Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:09 am
- Forum: Model Railroading
- Topic: West Michigan Model Railroad Club 2014 Train Show
- Replies: 44
- Views: 21897
Re: West Michigan Model Railroad Club 2014 Train Show
to clear everything this is a coupon with a small map. print it out and bring to the show and save $1.00 off admission Rob https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s526x395/10352999_642430719203264_9220709634354386603_n.jpg?oh=864f5bfa3394824988842b413ce6c0d3&oe=54C3A55E&__gda...
- Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:16 am
- Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
- Topic: CSX Train Locations 08/31/14
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3890
Re: CSX Train Locations 08/31/14
steve that would be 327 with 8554 for power with approx. 100 cars by east waverly 502am working waverly 327 saw 326 at waverly 326 by east waverly approx. 610am 2 motors and approx. 35 to 40 cars. sounds like another 326 is tied down at Curtis, 327 crew thinks they will go Michigan city and tie up,...