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by Stitch
Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:28 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Alco on the Detroit Sub
Replies: 30
Views: 3242

Got a picture but it is behind a conrail boxcar but its better than nothing.
by Stitch
Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Alco on the Detroit Sub
Replies: 30
Views: 3242

Is it close to Haggerty or buried back in the yard? Might go by there tomorrow.
by Stitch
Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX GRE MQT Train Location Update 9-22-08
Replies: 15
Views: 1193

Might need to double check this one

N91617 - RUSSELL KY CA 524 09-21-2008 23:00

I think it went through Plymouth about 16:00 Westbound. I need to double check my notes....

Hold that maybe it was N914 my bad
by Stitch
Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: Photography Workshop
Topic: Shooting RAW or JPEG?
Replies: 24
Views: 5922

Two reasons I don't shoot RAW

1. My camera doesn't time stamp the images. I know its a lame reason but I sort by date taken sue me.

2. My processing software doesn't know what a Minolta RAW file is and I need a second program to convert it to something it does recognize.
by Stitch
Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: BNSF Coal on Marias Pass
Replies: 1
Views: 572

When I was out there in 2007 I saw 2 or 3 coal trains go through the Glacier Park area. Were they on their way to BC I have no idea.
by Stitch
Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:56 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX GRE MQT Train Location Update 9-11-08
Replies: 35
Views: 4023

Any update as to where Q326 is at? Also is CSXT 1301 with it?

Any idea on the location of the Northbound train with the RLCX engine?
by Stitch
Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Coe Rail - Good Bye?
Replies: 28
Views: 2442

It would be nice if they could keep the rails and have it co-exist with the trail. But I know you can't have to good things occupying the same area. Note: In the article that was originally posted with the post it stated that Michigan requires a two year waiting period after all railservice is termi...
by Stitch
Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:51 pm
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: Plymouth Diamond History
Replies: 3
Views: 1668

Thnaks for the info will check them out..
by Stitch
Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: Plymouth Diamond History
Replies: 3
Views: 1668

Plymouth Diamond History

Are there any good books on the Plymouth Diamond or any sources of information on the Plymouth diamond? Or history of the Plymouth area focusing on the railroads?
by Stitch
Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:23 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Rougemere and W&LE Observation
Replies: 2
Views: 569

Already missed them. Passed me as I was setting off at New Boston about 18:30 yesterday. Origonaly for ore service, the amount of coke and bad order cars have brought about 30 into coke train service. Dont worry be back in a few days. It figures they probably came through Plymouth around 18:00 I le...
by Stitch
Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX GRE MQT Train Location Update 8-27-08
Replies: 15
Views: 1584

Re: Q327-26

Q327-26 Single C44-9w 18 cars @ 15: 15 stopped at the yard office to pick up new speed restriction order looked like dayes of old when they picked up orders on the fly then took northside track and pass X500 with CP 8812 headed east bound @ 15:30. before all this had G824-24 with SD70 and Helem Lea...
by Stitch
Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:52 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Rougemere and W&LE Observation
Replies: 2
Views: 569

Rougemere and W&LE Observation

Was driving through the area and noticed the brand new Wheeling & Lake Erie coal hoppers in the Rougemere yard. They appeared to be empty anyone have an idea as to when they are set for departure?
by Stitch
Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: Happiness is.......
Replies: 23
Views: 1297

Happiness to me would be Red or Yellow Ford Ranger 4x4 and a long drive down the West Coast ie California, Oregon, and Washington.
by Stitch
Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:45 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: "THE MATTSQUATCH" The preview
Replies: 31
Views: 2834

Oopps sorry about the error..
by Stitch
Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: "THE MATTSQUATCH" The preview
Replies: 31
Views: 2834

I think I saw him on D717/715 in plymouth today....
by Stitch
Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:39 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Q292.... and question...
Replies: 6
Views: 535

Wednesday they were getting the signals up and running for the Sheldon road project. Atleast thats the jest of what I got out of the scanner communication. Four signal maintainers and their helpers plus the guy in charge of them were working on the East/West signals.
by Stitch
Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: Illinois Talk
Topic: huge plastic's plant
Replies: 8
Views: 9381

Whatever railroad that supplies them will bring a smile to a lot of men and the random woman :P
by Stitch
Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: Illinois Talk
Topic: huge plastic's plant
Replies: 8
Views: 9381

by Stitch
Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:44 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Tracks through Mancelona has anything Changed?
Replies: 3
Views: 625

I was just wondering if anything had changed or if the trains are still a hit or miss affair? Is there a good day to catch one heading through the area?
by Stitch
Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: Paint Schemes
Replies: 34
Views: 2432

Southern Pacific - Black Widow
Great Northern

from the actual list
BNSF