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by algowest
Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN/GTW LOCATION UPDATES 8/19 TO 8/25
Replies: 52
Views: 2934

Re: CN main closed @ Charlotte

Line reopened - hear Amtrak wb going through town right now.
by algowest
Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN/GTW LOCATION UPDATES 8/19 TO 8/25
Replies: 52
Views: 2934

CN main closed @ Charlotte

Fire call came in this morning about 8:25am for structure fire at grain complex next to CN main in Charlotte,MI. Drove near CN main about 8:50am and noticed aerial firetruck was parked right next to main with possible CN rail truck located nearby. Have heard no rail traffic since this time, assuming...
by algowest
Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Lansing Industrial Loco
Replies: 33
Views: 6195

Re: Lansing Industrial Loco

Just a thought: Mike Cory Senior Vice-President, Western Region In April 2009, Mike Cory was appointed Senior Vice-President for Western Region, based in Edmonton, Alberta. Mr. Cory started with CN in 1981 at the Symington Yard Diesel Shop in Winnipeg as a labourer. Over the years, he has held vario...
by algowest
Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Eastbound w/IC SD70's
Replies: 2
Views: 358

Re: Eastbound w/IC SD70's

I did catch it, about 2:30pm eastbound by Charlotte,MI. It appeared to be close behind another eastbound, by about 5-10 min. Leader was IC 1012, didn't get the second unit.
-Andy
by algowest
Fri May 19, 2006 6:02 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CN spur off mainline to Lansing Delta Twp. Plant?
Replies: 0
Views: 347

CN spur off mainline to Lansing Delta Twp. Plant?

Everyday on my drive to work I go by the new Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant. Now that the first test vehicles are off the line, looks like there's activity on the CN mainline by the plant. I saw a number of graders, bulldozers and other equipment parked ready to do some work by the main. Anyo...