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Sweet. Thanks for the wave. It certainly was a beautiful day. Caught some decent shots, a few waves, a bell, and a friendly toot of the horn. The icing on the cake, I cleared some of my witers block and made some excellent progress on the paper I have been trying to pull together. Still smile every ...

FWIW the NXDN capable portable radios are only around $750. If you have a HAM license they can also be used for the 2 meter band.

Oh, and I think 502 was also the train that was thanking the detectors over the radio.

"... Detector out."
"Thank you detector. Have a BEAUTIFUL day!"

Caught 4620 in East Lansing on its way to Durand: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8119/8702544901_fa573b59cf.jpg 502 w/BCOL 4620 by David M Bryson , on Flickr Also got a wave in the next shot, despite then less then stellar framing: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8702544739_ba76fc4245.jpg A wave f...

Sounded like Q335 passed through Ensel around 630. Also sounded like D707 departed around 730. Just going from the sounds of the horns, though.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8440/8702545951_32bce4a6c8.jpg D708-02 Returning West through Trowbridge by David M Bryson , on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8549/8703665942_c18824c784.jpg Q334-02 Approaches EAS Trowbridge by David M Bryson , on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8274/870366...

The Phys Plant switcher has been working on unloading coal for the past couple days. While hanging out in south campus I have repeatedly heard them as they cross the service roads.

Yeah, Q334-02 has passed the Okemos Detector. Snuck out of GR apparently.

CSXT 8749 - Q334 clear East End Double track Ensel at 1504. Wha?

502 w/BCOL 4620 east at Trowbridge a few minutes ago.

Activated detector at 232.0 at 1500.

Z646 opening up at Turner St.

D708 back at Ensel already. Passed trowbridge a little bit ago with 5 CHs.

Sounds like Q334 passing through Ensel.

D708 opening up at Turner. Webberville, Rytek(sp?), Fowlerville siding. Making room for grain train today at webberville.

D708 w/4049 departing Ensel.

Yeah, absolutely. Transmitting without a license is not only illegal, but would be potentially unsafe. No matter how much listening you do, your haven't been properly trained in the railroads' operation (current employees excepted). Transmitting on their frequencies may block important communication...

D707 approach Ensel. Sounds like D708 is back in the yard as well doing some switching.

NXDN radios are available. They cost quite a bit more than a scanner, especially including the necessary programming software and cable. However, they can work well for scanning purposes. Just be sure to lock out the transmit functionality.

Sounds like Q334 has arrived at Ensel.

D708 approach medium west end trowbridge