MMRR Z627 Log

[csx801]

Tracks at webb are frequently full with 12+ tanks. They are being switched every few days.

Would you happen to see how many cars per switch at Webb?

Its not very consistant. the December 12th i saw them at the switch with only one sodium hydroxide tank, a few days ago i saw them pull 8 mixed tanks. Usually i see them with 4 to 6 though

[AARR]

Tracks at webb are frequently full with 12+ tanks. They are being switched every few days.

Would you happen to see how many cars per switch at Webb?

Its not very consistant. the December 12th i saw them at the switch with only one sodium hydroxide tank, a few days ago i saw them pull 8 mixed tanks. Usually i see them with 4 to 6 though

Thanks, so does 2-3x per week with 4-6 cars each time seem about the norm? If it is Webb is busier than I thought.

[csx801]

That is about the norm. Some days i have seen less, some more but that is about average.

[Mr. Tops]

Webb was even busier before the recession. They used to receive more types of chemicals, and were switched every day. I'd say an average of atleast 5 cars per day...

[AARR]

Webb was even busier before the recession. They used to receive more types of chemicals, and were switched every day. I'd say an average of atleast 5 cars per day...

I recall on your website Webb was getting more cars at one time and I thought I read a lot of that increase was ethanol? IIRC the ethanol business went away.

[Mr. Tops]

Yes, they did get quite a bit of ethanol as well as others, but no more unfortunately.

[csx801]

Last nights Z627 (Z627-18) went south at 11:40 after working bay logistics. Big train!
MMRR 3836
GRE 3839
CF&E 3885
2 boxes
40 sandies!

at 10:30am CF&E3885 came north through grand haven with 6 sandies and a tank. nice daylight run.
I got a few good shots of them but i didnt have time to make the bridge in grand haven. Low waters have made for some great angles for shots of the train crossing the bridge.

[Hugh]

gr3839 came North through GH around 7:0 AM on Sarurday with
3 Box
34 Covered Hoppers
9 tank cars

[csx801]

Z627-01



3839
3836
2 box (bay)
25 sandies
8 tanks (webb, brinks)

[AARR]

Z627-01

Nice video. You should get a medal for braving the cold and dark

[csx801]

A nice sized Z627 from last night: They hit sternburg at 11:35. they were through grand haven by 12:45 with 3 boxes, 29 sandies and 7 tanks. power was MMRR 3836 and GRE 3839

[Saturnalia]

A nice sized Z627 from last night: They hit sternburg at 11:35. they were through grand haven by 12:45 with 3 boxes, 29 sandies and 7 tanks. power was MMRR 3836 and GRE 3839

Has the mighty pumpkin seen any action?

[csx801]

If its like all the other "new" units that end up in muskegon, it will sit at Henry for a few months before anything real happens with it. Then it will end up on a local once or twice before going back to Henry for a while (unless something happens to any of the 3 regulars on which it will end up doing the daily work) Im going up to north yard to check it out for the first time some time this week

[Hugh]

A little late, South bound through GH at 1:40 AM on 3-9-2013.
3 box and 20 covered hoppers. Power was 3836 and 3839

[Saturnalia]

I have gotten word that Ludington is now shipping Sargent Stuff, so this would account for lower sandie counts.

[csx801]

Late update... well, not even an update really. Just thought id post the product of the daylight chase.

Southbound







Northbound (W979)

[AARR]

The northbound had 72 covered hoppers. Im presuming those are for sand loading. But is there a possibility they would load those at the coop in Fremont?

[Saturnalia]

The northbound had 72 covered hoppers. Im presuming those are for sand loading. But is there a possibility they would load those at the coop in Fremont?

Nope, all sandies. Fremont is switched two times a week now though, Tue & Thur.

[csx801]

Nope, all sandies. Fremont is switched two times a week now though, Tue & Thur.

Fremont has been switched Tuesdays and Thursdays for quite a while now. Not much new there.

[bctrainfan]

Is it mostly outbound grain from Fremont, or do they get some inbound cars as well?