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by iKJames
Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: GDLK/NS 2015 OPS
Replies: 282
Views: 54337

Re: GDLK/NS 2015 OPS

PatAzo wrote:
iKJames wrote:More details would be nice, like full lashup - and I presume it's headed south now from Hughart Yard?
Edit: I heard last night it would head to Moline, apparently that is a few miles north of Wayland..
I posted what I know about the GP9's movement. Be happy with that.
I am; Thanks. :)
by iKJames
Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: GDLK/NS 2015 OPS
Replies: 282
Views: 54337

Re: GDLK/NS 2015 OPS

GDLK has the ex-GTW 4433 in tow. It's a high nose GP9. Said to be headed to Hamilton Farms in Wayland. More details would be nice, like full lashup - and I presume it's headed south now from Hughart Yard? Edit: I heard last night it would head to Moline, apparently that is a few miles north of Wayl...
by iKJames
Sat Aug 15, 2015 1:27 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: ANN ARBOR RAILROAD UPDATES
Replies: 28
Views: 5636

Re: ANN ARBOR RAILROAD UPDATES

ConrailMan5 wrote:AA IS ACTUALLY IN DUNDEE!!!!
what power/consist?
by iKJames
Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:02 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates: 8/13/15
Replies: 14
Views: 1688

Re: CSX Train Location Updates: 8/13/15

MQT3001 wrote:
Wabash1070 wrote:CSX I335 has CSX 355 114 and some switcher anyone knows what it is?
MMRR 1216, left the Michigan Shore the other day and is heading to some other G&W road in Georgia.
Why's it on a 335, as I thought it was suppose to leave on a 334?
by iKJames
Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:52 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: ANN ARBOR RAILROAD UPDATES
Replies: 28
Views: 5636

Re: ANN ARBOR RAILROAD UPDATES

cfriedri wrote:AA 3927 and 1337 are tied down on the connecting spur at Pittsfield. Last I checked there were three cuts of cars at Osmer with one in the SB position for the AA.
WAMX 3927 and AA 1337*
by iKJames
Wed Jul 01, 2015 11:01 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: AA - New Paint
Replies: 48
Views: 36232

Re: AA - New Paint

MQT1223 wrote:Will this unit be stuck in yard service because of the paint scheme it wears?
Indeed.
by iKJames
Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:04 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: AA - New Paint
Replies: 48
Views: 36232

Re: AA - New Paint

MQT1223 wrote:Why does it have to be a deal with Watco because of the name?
Basically Watco owns the rights over the AA branding.
by iKJames
Mon Jun 29, 2015 4:50 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: AA - New Paint
Replies: 48
Views: 36232

Re: AA - New Paint

MQT1223 wrote:Who would've thought, an Ann Arbor heritage unit. GLC should do this with one of the Geep 35's.
Necer gonna happen, unless they work out a deal with Watco.
by iKJames
Mon Jun 29, 2015 12:48 am
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: AA - New Paint
Replies: 48
Views: 36232

Re: AA - New Paint

Ypsi wrote:I'm hoping while AA is in the power crunch (a couple SB facing units are down from what I've heard) that that unit makes one trip north. Would be nice to see orange in the city of Ann Arbor again.
Already asked, and it's not going to happen.
by iKJames
Mon Jun 22, 2015 12:43 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates - June 2015
Replies: 75
Views: 9458

Re: CN Updates - June 2015

SD40-2 wrote:M39931 21 by Paris West 20:54 with CN 2289 - IC 2704 - IC 1000 - CN 2597 - BLE 903 (DIT) and 180 cars
Are we sure this is M399? A source of mine reported M383.
by iKJames
Sun Jun 21, 2015 3:52 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates - June 2015
Replies: 75
Views: 9458

Re: CN Updates - June 2015

Might want to remove the speed from that one post..

admin edit: thanks, cleaned it up.
by iKJames
Thu Jun 18, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: AA - New Paint
Replies: 48
Views: 36232

Re: AA - New Paint

MQT1223 wrote:Better then the UP scheme they wore.
This I agree with, then again I'm a big fan of the modern AA.
by iKJames
Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: AA - New Paint
Replies: 48
Views: 36232

Re: AA - New Paint

What's in Temperance? There used to be a tire warehouse and building supply yard just north of the MI/OH border but I am not aware of any customers until Dundee currently. bring some orange back into Michigan 7802 still makes it to Michigan occasionally when they run to Temperance. :lol: Just doesn...
by iKJames
Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: AA - New Paint
Replies: 48
Views: 36232

Re: AA - New Paint

cfriedri wrote:
Ypsi wrote:bring some orange back into Michigan
7802 still makes it to Michigan occasionally when they run to Temperance. :lol: Just doesn't get further north than that.
It went to Milan once a while back.
by iKJames
Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Pontiac, MI
Replies: 8
Views: 1523

Re: Pontiac, MI

I take it you haven't browsed a map at the CN yard in Pontiac to see the wye that is there? Granted it may have closed since the last aerial photo, but still... I believe there are two wyes in Pontiac. One at the north end of the yard and one at Walton Jct. Alth9ough I don't know if either is still...
by iKJames
Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:13 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread
Replies: 1431
Views: 1685448

Re: CSX Locomotive Roster News, Updates & Information Thread

trainspot wrote:I just found elsewhere they are being used around Huntington shop area until they fail, then will be sent for -3 conversions. And the logo is not paint, but vinyl? Interesting.
They are not in service for anything, awaiting for emissions to pass.
by iKJames
Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: AA - New Paint
Replies: 48
Views: 36232

Re: AA - New Paint

Ann Arbor owns all their power outright, they got 1337 by trading in 7771/7791. Also, if a logo is used it'll be the new one and not "Michigan in the Fog"
by iKJames
Sat May 30, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CN Updates May 2015
Replies: 94
Views: 12939

Re: CN Updates May 2015

GTW wrote:CN 391 by Marcellus with #8855 and B&LE 902 trailing.
you sure that's correct? Info I got earlier said 397 has CN 8923, CN 2026, BLE 902..
by iKJames
Sat May 30, 2015 11:25 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: NS Updates - May 2015
Replies: 22
Views: 2642

Re: NS Updates - May 2015

CP 241 is at West Milan, MI as of 11:08am waiting on another train.. has SOO 769 (Red/White SD40-2) trailing 3rd of 3 DIT heading for an ECO rebuild