CSX Train Location Updates - Nov. 2022

[BL2-1843]

6460 at Howell is a four axel unit if that makes any difference.

[Andy24]

L301-09 @ 10:36 heard moving with CSX #4042

Z739 @ 10:58 Hughart Runner interchange job with WAMX #4190 with one NS rock hopper.

L302-08 @ 11:03 westbound reported by DD 126.3 with 368 axles. CSX #3067 leading

L302-08 @ 11:36 westbound reported at Shaffer with CSX #3067 + #5440 + #6460 and 88 (?) cars.

Z739 @ 11:36 reported eastbound Plaster Creek with WAMX #4190

[Schteinkuh]

Z151 stopped at Marquette St, presumably waiting on L302, who's blowing for crossings downtown

[Andy24]

L301-09 @ 13:23:40 westbound Bangor Live Cam mp 60.72 with CSX #4042 and 20 cars

L301-09 @ 13:32:00 (1:32) reported at DD 66.2 Hartford at 87 (+1 axle error) axles.

Z151-09 @ 1:42 pm reported at Fuller Junction.
MQT #2041, 3406, 3408, 3391, and xx cars

C801 @ 2:00 pm eastbound reported at Kirk mp 70.2. BNSF #8543 + 130 loaded coal cars + BNSF #6118 rear dpu. They are going to attach their CSX Pushers #7005 + #3468 at Wells and continue onto the West Olive power plant.

Y121-09 @ 2:05 pm eastbound reported at Zeeland: CSX #6035 and xx cars.

Y121-09 @ 2:10 pm was reported by DD 19.1 in Zeeland at 148 axles: CSX #6035 (assumed 4 axle unit) and 36 cars. Unknown reason as to why Y121 is heading straight to Grand Rapids.

C801 @ 14:22:50 eastbound Bangor Cam mp 60.72: BNSF #8543 + 130 loaded coal cars + BNSF #6118 rear dpu.

Y121-09 @ 2:23 reported at East end Hudsonville.

M326-09 and L303-09 have not been heard at this time.

[Andy24]

Y121-09 @ 3:44 westbound reported by DD 19.1 Zeeland, MI at 4 axles. This is CSX #6460 that L302-08 brought in and will be used on Y121. While CSX #6035 is likely to be towed on L303 or M327.

C801 @ 3:48 reported eastward east end of Wells mp 41.4 with BNSF #8543 + CSX #7005 + CSX #3468 (unsure of engine order) + 130 loaded coal cars + BNSF #6118 dpu. They are heading to West Olive power plant.

L303-09 @ 3:52 reported eastward at Madison Ave mp 149. CSX #5440 + CSX #3067 leading

[Tom49801]

Y121-09 @ 3:44 westbound reported by DD 19.1 Zeeland, MI at 4 axles. CSX #6035 lite power(?)

C801 @ 3:48 reported eastward east end of Wells mp 41.4 with BNSF #8543 + CSX #7005 + CSX #3468 (unsure of engine order) + 130 loaded coal cars + BNSF #6118 dpu. They are heading to West Olive power plant.

L303-09 @ 3:52 reported eastward at Madison Ave mp 149. CSX #5440 + CSX #3067 leading

L303-09 has CSX engines #5440 + #3057 & 87 cars (47 loads + 40 empties) @ 7,517 tons & 5,335 ft long.

L301-09 @ 16:01 eastward reported by DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 98 axles. CSX engine #4042 & 23 cars. DED alarm from axle 1 to axle 3.

[GRHC]

Y121-09 @ 3:44 westbound reported by DD 19.1 Zeeland, MI at 4 axles. CSX #6035 lite power(?)

Y121-09 spotted 3 covered hoppers at Vandenbosch feeds in Zeeland Michigan sometime today.

The Vandenbosch feed crew is using a skid steer loader and a chain to reposition cars for unloading @ 16:24

[Tom49801]

M326-09 @ 16:23 eastward reported by the DD mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 280 axles. CSX engine #875 & 67 cars & rear dpu CSX engine # (??).

C801-08 @ 16:26 eastward Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with BNSF engine #8543 & CSX engines #7005 + #3468 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #6118.

[GRHC]

Far off early distant warning I hear a train from my location in Zeeland Michigan @ 16:26

[Tom49801]

L303-09 @ 16:43 eastward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 362 axles. CSX engines #5440 + #3057 & 87 cars (47 loads + 40 empties). He has work in Lansing. He might have the special 6 axle car that was in yesterday’s M326-08’s consist to account for the 2 extra axles reported.

L301-09 @ 16:55 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engine #4042 & 23 cars.

L301-09 @ 17:17 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 98 axles.

M326-09 @ 17:19:08 eastward Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engine #875 & 67 cars & rear dpu CSX engine #567.

L303-09 @ 17:21 eastward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 362 axles.

[Tom49801]

M326-09 @ 17:46 eastward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 280 axles. CSX engine #875 & 67 cars & rear dpu CSX engine # 567.

L301-09 @ 17:47 eastward Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.25 Main to Pass Track w/ CSX engine #4042 & 23 cars.

L301-09 @ 18:13 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 58 axles. CSX engine #4042 & 13 cars. He’s headed into Grand Rapids.

M326-09 @ 18:41 eastward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 280 axles.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P370-09 @ 20:48 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG108.9 Lakeside, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4631 & 4 cars (1 AmCafe + 3 Ventures).

Amtrak P370-09 @ 21:04 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 20 axles.

Amtrak P370-09 @ 21:47:50 eastward on the live cam Division St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.93 with 8 passengers Off at the station mp CG60.5

[kd_1014]

L301-09 @ 13:23:40 westbound Bangor Live Cam mp 60.72 with CSX #4042 and 20 cars

L301-09 @ 13:32:00 (1:32) reported at DD 66.2 Hartford at 87 (+1 axle error) axles.

Z151-09 @ 1:42 pm reported at Fuller Junction.
MQT #2041, 3406, 3408, 3391, and xx cars

C801 @ 2:00 pm eastbound reported at Kirk mp 70.2. BNSF #8543 + 130 loaded coal cars + BNSF #6118 rear dpu. They are going to attach their CSX Pushers #7005 + #3468 at Wells and continue onto the West Olive power plant.

Y121-09 @ 2:05 pm eastbound reported at Zeeland: CSX #6035 and xx cars.

Y121-09 @ 2:10 pm was reported by DD 19.1 in Zeeland at 148 axles: CSX #6035 (assumed 4 axle unit) and 36 cars. Unknown reason as to why Y121 is heading straight to Grand Rapids.

C801 @ 14:22:50 eastbound Bangor Cam mp 60.72: BNSF #8543 + 130 loaded coal cars + BNSF #6118 rear dpu.

Y121-09 @ 2:23 reported at East end Hudsonville.

M326-09 and L303-09 have not been heard at this time.

Y121 sometimes takes Holland cars to GR if 301 doesn’t have enough time / is unable to shuttle cars between the two yards.

[Tom49801]

C800-09 @ 02:48:50 eastward Bangor’s W. Monroe St crossing mp CG60.72 cam with BNSF engine #6332 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear BNSF engine #9032.

[Tom49801]

Amtrak P371-10 @ 06:38 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4631 & 4 cars (1 AmCafe + 3 Ventures).

M327-10 @ 07:13 westward reported by the DD mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 600 axles. CSX engine #567 + mid dpu CSX engine #875 (75 deep) & 147 cars (81 loads + 66 empties) @ 12,253 tons & 8,466 feet long.

Amtrak P371-10 @ 07:14 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 20 axles.

Amtrak P371-10 @ 07:30 westward on the live cam N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 with 3 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5

E800-09 @ 07:30 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 with 532 axles. BNSF engine #6118 & 130 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #8543.

[Tom49801]

E800-09 @ 07:48 westward Bangor’s N. Center St crossing mp CG60.35 cam with BNSF engine #6118 & 130 empty coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #8543.

M327-10 @ 08:05 westward reported by the DD mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 600 axles. CSX engine #567 + mid dpu CSX engine #875 (75 deep) & 147 cars (81 loads + 66 empties).

M327-10 @ 08:25 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 cam.

L302-10 @ 08:27 westward reported by the DD mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 372 axles. CSX engines #3057 + #5440 & 90 cars.

At this time Amtrak P371-10 is stopped at the St Joseph Station with engine trouble.

[Tom49801]

L302-10 @ 09:05 westward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 372 axles. CSX engines #3057 + #5440 & 90 cars.

At this time, Amtrak P371-10 is still broken down at the St Joseph Station with E800-09 & M327-10 waiting behind him.

Amtrak P371-10 @ 09:42 is dis-embarking their passengers at the St Joseph Station & then will make a reverse move, assuming to get him out of the way to let E800-09 & M327-10 pass thru.

L302-10 @ 09:45 westward reported from Madison mp CH149.7

[Andy24]

L302-10 @ 09:05 westward reported by the DD mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 372 axles. CSX engines #3057 + #5440? & 90 cars.

L302-10 @ 09:45 westward reported from Madison mp CH149.7

L302-10 @ 9:50 westbound Sunnyside C in Grand Rapids with CSX #3057 and CSX #5440 leading 90 cars

Wasn’t this supposed to be L302-09 or did they annulled L302-09 and did as L302-10?

[Firemedic Mike]

P371 is sitting in the siding next to Inn at Harbor Shores in St. Joe.

[Mivers1988]

P371 is sitting in the siding next to Inn at Harbor Shores in St. Joe.

So is Amtrak bussing the passengers?