CSX Train Location Updates - June 2024

[Tom49801]

L303-16 @ 11:19 Grand Rapids mark up with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #859 + #968 + #7013 + 4531 & 54 cars (41 loads + 13 empties). He’s building his train. His radio call was filled with static & heard his 3rd & 4th engines are isolated & assuming these engines are from this early morning's U302-15. The 41 loaded cars was heard, the 13 empties total is questionable. He has work for Lansing. [Note: all info was confirmed]

L303-16 @ 12:23 eastward mp CH149.8

[GRHC]

Hi-rail MOW vehicle passing westbound through Zeeland Michigan @ 12:45

[Tom49801]

L303-16 @ 13:15 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 240 axles. CSX engines #859 + #968 + #7013 + 4531 & 54 cars (41 loads + 13 empties) @ 5,820 tons & 3,607 feet long. He has work for Lansing - final destination is Detroit.

L303-16 @ 13:58 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 240 axles.

[Tom49801]

L302-16 @ 14:31 Rougemere Yard/Detroit mark up with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #147 + #5252 & 71 cars (38 loads + 33 empties) @ 6,086 tons & 4,334 feet long. He's building his train at this time & has work for Lansing. Final destination is Grand Rapids.

[Tom49801]

L302-16 @ 15:45 westward is departing Rougemere Yard/Detroit with CSX engines #147 + #5252 & 71 cars (38 loads + 33 empties) @ 6,086 tons & 4,334 feet long. He has work for Lansing.

[Andy24]

M326-16 @ 16:15 merging onto the NS Chicago Line at CP497 off the CSX Curtis East on the Barr Sub with unknown power. In about 15 miles at CP482, M326 will merge onto Grand Rapids Sub. Per ATCS, there are 2 trains, WB and EB, ahead of M326-16

[amessmann]

16:47 - Looks like L302 and L303 will meet at Brighton.
17:00 - L303-16 stopped in the siding at Brighton with 859, 968, 7013, and 4531 leading 38 cars (176 axles).
17:09 - L302-16 west thru Brighton with 147 and 5252 leading 71 cars (296 axles). CSX gons 483446, ..380, and ..396 in the mix.
17:11 - L303-16 departing eastward, off the switch at 17:18. Only blowing the horn for Rickett Rd. after the tail end had cleared Hyne St. (CH 44.4 and 45.0 respectively).

[WHVNOnly]

CSXT L302 16 CSXT 147W 5252 F R clear CH 39.8 (Green Oak Cantilever) 17:00 (5 PM)

[WHVNOnly]

CSXT L302 16 CSXT 147W called clear E/E Brighton, (5:09 PM) talking with L303 in the pass.

L302 W/E Brighton (5:10 PM)

L302 into Fowlerville (5:36 PM)

[Tom49801]

M326-16 @ 18:00 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 360 axles. CSX engine #7040 + 1 & 87 cars.

[WHVNOnly]

L302 CH 81 Okemos road 6:10 pm

[Tom49801]

M326-16 @ 19:03:35 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engines #7040 + #514 & 87 cars.

M326-16 @ 19:32 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 360 axles.

[Tom49801]

L302 CH 81 Okemos road 6:10 pm

L302-16 @ 20:21 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 236 axles. CSX engines #147 + #5252 & 56 cars. He had work in Lansing – final destination is Grand Rapids, Mi.

M326-16 @ 20:27 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 360 axles. CSX engines #7040 + #514 & 87 cars.

[train91]

8:45PM, Lansing, CN Cory, Delta tnshp, EB crossing. 2128S (South track), GREEN Light

[JBaxter]

L302 CH 81 Okemos road 6:10 pm

L302-16 @ 20:21 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 236 axles. CSX engines #147 + #5252 & 56 cars. He had work in Lansing – final destination is Grand Rapids, Mi.

M326-16 @ 20:27 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 360 axles. CSX engines #7040 + #514 & 87 cars.

M326 stopped at cotton wood and chicago drive 20:50. Car stalled at the light and tow truck blocking track

[Tom49801]

L302-16 @ 21:02 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 236 axles. CSX engines #147 + #5252 & 56 cars. He had work in Lansing – final destination is Grand Rapids, Mi.

[Tom49801]

L302 CH 81 Okemos road 6:10 pm

L302-16 @ 20:21 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 236 axles. CSX engines #147 + #5252 & 56 cars. He had work in Lansing – final destination is Grand Rapids, Mi.

M326-16 @ 20:27 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 360 axles. CSX engines #7040 + #514 & 87 cars.

M326 stopped at cotton wood and chicago drive 20:50. Car stalled at the light and tow truck blocking track

M326-16 @ 21:14 eastward reported from mp CG6.0 (Cottonwood crossing is mp CG7.6)

Amtrak P370-16 @ 21:49 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4602 & 4 cars (AmCafe + 2 Venture Coaches + Venture Business).

Amtrak P370-16 @ 22:31:32 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 with 6 passengers Off at the station mp CG60.5

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-16 @ 22:56 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4602 & 4 cars (AmCafe + 2 Venture Coaches + Venture Business).

[GRHC]

Amtrak P370-16 @ 22:56 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4602 & 4 cars (AmCafe + 2 Venture Coaches + Venture Business).

Amtrak P370-16 has come to a complete stop just west of the 126th Ave. grade crossing on the east side of Fennville Michigan @ 23:17

Still stopped between the 56th St. and 126th Ave. grade crossings east of Fennville Michigan @ 23:43

Note: The reason for the delay could be a PTC issue, mechanical issue or a grade crossing incident. Unfortunately I do not have a scanner so I have no way of knowing.

[GRHC]

Amtrak P370-16 @ 22:56 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4602 & 4 cars (AmCafe + 2 Venture Coaches + Venture Business).

Amtrak P370-16 has come to a complete stop just west of the 126th Ave. grade crossing on the east side of Fennville Michigan @ 23:17

On the move @ 23:48

Arrived at the Louis and Helen Padnos transportation center Holland Michigan @ 00:04

Approaching Zeeland Michigan @ 00:12

Passing through Zeeland Michigan @ 00:14