Michigan Shortline Updates Feb 2016

[EWRice]

Around 4pm today I caught MS switching Bay Logistics on the northbound run. They must have had box cars on the rear because it looked like they were backing them in with the entire train. Never seen that before.

[MrRail]

MMRR is switching Amway. I can only hear them, but it sounds like the 24.

[Saturnalia]

MMRR is switching Amway. I can only hear them, but it sounds like the 24.

The 3885 is OOS now awaiting transfer. It can only be the 24 now.

[SD80MAC]

GRE must've had a decent amount of work in Lowell today, just going west through Ada now.

[Raildudes dad]

GRE must've had a decent amount of work in Lowell today, just going west through Ada now.

They took 22 east the other day but only had 2 this morning ready to go east about 10:30.

[Saturnalia]

GRE must've had a decent amount of work in Lowell today, just going west through Ada now.

They took 22 east the other day but only had 2 this morning ready to go east about 10:30.

Mechanical must have fixed the power issue with the 24, which left it with more power going forward than reverse! According to a very well placed source, the ole 24 just couldn't pull the amps eastbound like it could returning to Fuller. Why that is/was, nobody knows/knew!

[csx801]

Michigan shore headed south through Grand Haven 10:35. Didn't catch a car count

[EWRice]

Late Report:

Michigan Shore was on their way to Fremont around noon. MOW was working in N. Muskegon.

The odd thing that I saw driving through Muskegon today is that the switch for the Sappi branch appeared to be lined for that line. Haven't seen that in years. ??????

[J T]

Late Report:

Michigan Shore was on their way to Fremont around noon. MOW was working in N. Muskegon.

Some day I'll catch them running to Fremont. Any idea how often they head up there?

[csx801]

The odd thing that I saw driving through Muskegon today is that the switch for the Sappi branch appeared to be lined for that line. Haven't seen that in years. ??????

Last fall, I saw them hold MOW equipment on the Sappi branch to allow for trains to pass through work limits while working in the henry street area. They also kept the equipment tied down on the branch periodically. I recall passing by and becoming irrationally excited when seeing the turnout lined for the branch.

[Patriot]

GRE --- EB Leonard at 9:10 with 4 CHs for King. Seems like a short train given how many cars were in their yard and on the interchange....

[~Z~]

Video by JT of GRE heading east this morning, almost clipping an SUV who crossed the tracks just before the train showed up:
https://youtu.be/yfZbvAZbiPE

[NSSD70ACe]

GDLK 302 headed south with 4125 and 4189 on point. Caught 'em at Kilgore and waiting for them at Portage Creek Bridge.

[Patriot]

GRE --- Back EB again Leonard at 12:18 with 10 CHs.

[EWRice]

Late Report:

Michigan Shore was on their way to Fremont around noon. MOW was working in N. Muskegon.

Some day I'll catch them running to Fremont. Any idea how often they head up there?

Lately I have no idea what the schedule is. Judging by the full train heading south out of North yard, and fresh tracks in the snow at Pontaluna Rd this morning, I would say they went to Holland. Normally that's a M-W-F run. Can anyone confirm this run today?

[~Z~]

Late Report:

Michigan Shore was on their way to Fremont around noon. MOW was working in N. Muskegon.

Some day I'll catch them running to Fremont. Any idea how often they head up there?

Lately I have no idea what the schedule is. Judging by the full train heading south out of North yard, and fresh tracks in the snow at Pontaluna Rd this morning, I would say they went to Holland. Normally that's a M-W-F run. Can anyone confirm this run today?

Yes, see this post: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=33134#p350706

[EWRice]

Curious that MS died. They left Muskegon around 0930. Must have run into issues or delays.

[Saturnalia]

Curious that MS died. They left Muskegon around 0930. Must have run into issues or delays.

Sounded like they had a lot of switching moves to make in Waverly with long inbound and outbound trains, and they were dealing with Y121 who also needed room to work.

[SD80MAC]

GRE EB through Ada just after 10:00 with roughly a dozen hoppers.

[Patriot]

GRE --- EB Leonard at 8:25 with 9 CHs for King.