CSX Train Location Updates - June 2024

[Tom49801]

M327-24 between 04:45/05:15 Grand Rapids, Mi mark up with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #3355 + #7200 & 59 cars (26 loads + 33 empties) @ 4,597 tons & 3787 feet long. He'll be following Amtrak westward out of Grand Rapids.

M327-24 @ 06:27 westward reported from Ivanrest mp CG4.7 with an Approach Medium signal.

[Tom49801]

L302 west at Fox 23:42.

L302-23 @ 23:17 (06/23/2024) westward was reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 216 axles. CSX engines #5279 + #5277 & 51 cars. He had work in Lansing – final destination was Grand Rapids, Mi.

L304-23 @ 04:50 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 44 axles. CSX engines #8315 + #4082 & 8 cars.

L304-23 @ 06:33 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 32 axles. CSX engines #4082 + #8315 & 5 cars. He is returning to Ensel (Lansing) mp CH90.

Amtrak P371-24 @ 06:39 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 in Zeeland, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4617 & 4 cars (Venture Business + 2 Venture Coaches + AmCafe).

[GRHC]

M327-24 between 04:45/05:15 Grand Rapids, Mi mark up with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #3355 + #7200 & 59 cars (26 loads + 33 empties) @ 4,597 tons & 3787 feet long. He'll be following Amtrak westward out of Grand Rapids.

M327-24 @ 06:27 westward reported from Ivanrest mp CG4.7 with an Approach Medium signal.

Approaching Zealand Michigan @ 06:55

[Tom49801]

M327-24 @ 06:58 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 248 axles. CSX engines #3355 + #7200 & 59 cars (26 loads + 33 empties) @ 4,597 tons & 3,787 feet long.

Amtrak P371-24 @ 07:15 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 in Pearl, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4617 & 4 cars (Venture Business + 2 Venture Coaches + AmCafe).

Amtrak P371-24 @ 07:31:03 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 with 9 passengers On at the station mp CG60.5

M327-24 @ 07:43 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 248 axles.

[Tom49801]

M327-24 @ 08:04:12 westward Bangor, Mi N. Center St crossing mp CG60.35 cam. CSX engines #3355 + #7200 & 59 cars (26 loads + 33 empties) @ 4,597 tons & 3,787 feet long.

Amtrak P371-24 @ 08:20 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 20 axles. IDTX engine #4617 & 4 cars (Venture Business + 2 Venture Coaches + AmCafe).

[Tom49801]

M327-24 @ 09:06 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 248 axles. CSX engines #3355 + #7200 & 59 cars (26 loads + 33 empties) @ 4,597 tons & 3787 feet long.

Y121-24 @ 09:06 Holland, Mi mp CG25 mark up with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engine #6566 & 6 cars (4 loads + 2 empties) @ 603 tons & 460 feet long. He’ll head from Waverly onto the Fremont sub-division for work at De Leeuw Lumber mp CGC24.4 & Stow mp CGC26.0

[Tlout]

Y121 north at Riley St. Holland 9:31 AM.

[Tom49801]

L301-24 @ 10:15 Grand Rapids, Mi mark up with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #4057 + #8801 & 43 cars (22 loads + 21 empties) @ 3,616 tons & 2,732 feet long. He’ll head westward for work at Buzzi Cement mp CG5.2 & then he’ll go into Waverly mp CG22.8 & later westward to Hartford mp CG68.7 & to Sawyer mp CG105.2

[Tlout]

Y121 south at Riley St. Holland 10:20 AM.

[Tom49801]

Y121 south at Riley St. Holland 10:20 AM.

Y121-24 @ 11:12 westward into Holland’s Dock Track mp CG25.0 with: CSX engine #6566 & 5 cars (1 empty Center Beam + 2 Box cars + 1 Tank car + 1 empty Gon) & the OLS Caboose.

L301-24 @ 11:20 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 204 axles. CSX engines #4057 + #8801 & 48 cars. He’s headed into Waverly mp CG22.8 & later he’ll head west for work at Hartford mp CG68.7 & going to Sawyer mp CG105.2

L301-24 @ 12:05 westward, Pass Track to Main Track, Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engines #4057 + #8801 & 16 cars. He has work at Hartford mp CG68.7 & going to Sawyer mp CG105.2

[Tom49801]

M327-24 @ 12:13 westward Riverdale mp DC11.4 on the Barr Sub-div Dispatcher gave him permission by the Stop Signal WAS #1 Track to #3 Track. CSX engines #3355 + #7200 & 59 cars (26 loads + 33 empties) @ 4,597 tons & 3787 feet long.

Y121-24 @ 12:21 eastward Dock Track to Main Track, Holland, Mi mp CG25 with CSX engine #6566 & the OLS Caboose & 4 cars (1 empty Gon + 2 Box cars + 1 empty Center Beam). He’ll back westward to the Holland Depot signal mp CG25.4 & then head eastward into the Holland Pass Track mp CG25.3

L301-24 @ 12:35 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 76 axles. CSX engines #4057 + #8801 & 16 cars. He has work for Hartford mp CG68.7 & Sawyer mp CG105.2

​​L301-24 @ 12:54:47 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam with CSX engines #4057 + #8801 & 16 cars (5 Coil cars in his consist for Arlington Metals in Sawyer).

[Tom49801]

L303-24 @ 14:01 Grand Rapids mark up with the RN Dispatcher: CSX engines #5277 + #5279 & 48 cars (15 loads + 33 empties) @ 2,999 feet long. There was mostly static heard & will need the DD126.3 report to confirm total cars. He's ready to depart & is a "Key Train" (hazardous) & a heat warning is in effect. He may be held for a few minutes at a siding due to Y106 working.

L301-24 @ 14:34 westward reported from the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 92 axles. CSX engines #4057 + #8801 & 20 cars. He is headed to Arlington Metals in Sawyer, Mi mp CG105.2

[Tom49801]

L303-24 @ 15:06 eastward now on the move from Godfrey mp CG 0.99 where he was held waiting for Y106. He has CSX engines #5277 + #5279 & 48(?) cars.

L303-24 @ 15:28 eastward with a Medium Clear signal at Seymour mp CH148.1

[Andy24]

L301-24 @ 17:00 eastward W. Monroe St crossing mp 60.72 Bangor, Mi. CSX engines #8801 + #4057 & 19 cars.

L301-24 @ 17:27 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 88 axles. He is heading to Holland mp 25.3 to work than straight to Grand Rapids

[David Collins]

L302 west at Fox 23:42.

Very late to ask, but were they elephant style?

I saw two DC GEVO’s parked at Rougemere Elephant style and was wondering if this was that powerset.

[amessmann]

I saw two DC GEVO’s parked at Rougemere Elephant style and was wondering if this was that powerset.

Nope, 5279 and 5277 were back to back yesterday.

[GRHC]

L301-24 cleared Zeeland Michigan around 18:39 and has a third engine in this evenings consist. I believe it was CSX engine #6566 in tow.

[Andy24]

L301-24 cleared Zeeland Michigan around 18:39 and has a third engine in this evenings consist. I believe it was CSX engine #6566 in tow.

L301-24 @ 18:42 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 120 axles. CSX #8801 + CSX #4057 + CSX #6085 (4 axle unit) and 26 cars. He is heading straight to Grand Rapids. At 19:07, L301 reported a train length of 1,685 ft

[pudgy]

L301-24 cleared Zeeland Michigan around 18:39 and has a third engine in this evenings consist. I believe it was CSX engine #6566 in tow.

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[Andy24]

Y297-24 @ 19:38 reported south with an Approach Slow signal at Fuller Diamond with CSX #2047. He’s working Padnos and GRE interchange.