NS OCS Friday?

[Scooterb]

Rumore NS is running west from Altoona Friday morning.

[ConrailForever]

Where's the rumor coming from?

[Scooterb]

From a good source, is all I will say. Will post more when I hear more. I Try to protect my sources and their sources

[GLC 392]

i have heard this as well scooter but wont know if its true till i hear that it left alto..... but i plan on catching it if it does run.

[ConrailForever]

I've gotten word that it's due to leave Altoona tomorrow at 7:00 or 8:00am. Not sure where it's going though. It will be westbound.

[MDH]

I've gotten word that it's due to leave Altoona tomorrow at 7:00 or 8:00am. Not sure where it's going though. It will be westbound.

Chicago would be nice... Friday evening through Toledo would work well for me!

Wait - by "tomorrow" do you mean Friday 7AM?? (or Thursday since "tomorrow" is Thursday?)

[railblazer]

It's been two years since I got the NS OCS and I'd love to get it again especially since the last time I got it it was raining. I live in Chesterton, IN so I'll keep my fingers crossed that it takes the NS Chicago Line.

[Jochs]

I live about 30 miles north of the NS line where it goes through South Bend. I'll need to keep updated...hopefully it goes through on Saturday during daylight hours, or Friday evening.

[ConrailForever]

By "tomorrow" do you mean Friday 7AM?? (or Thursday since "tomorrow" is Thursday?)

Sorry, by "tomorrow" I meant Friday. I've got my days all mixed up I had higher hopes for the Belles tomorrow, but it looks like I have no way of getting them... I guess the OCS will have to suffice...

[MDH]

Don't see anything on TO... anyone know if this thing's outta the gate? (and where it's going?)

[sbrrpics]

via email from yahoo group text copyed as sent

"Norfolk Southern 955 Clear Alto Tower in Altoona, Pennsylvania at 7:19 EST on track #2. 4 F's and 4 cars. Destination is Chicago. Leader is NS F9A 4271. Good Luck to all!" end copy.

i will be in south bend mp 438.30 olive street crossing later today

[MDH]

via email from yahoo group text copyed as sent

"Norfolk Southern 955 Clear Alto Tower in Altoona, Pennsylvania at 7:19 EST on track #2. 4 F's and 4 cars. Destination is Chicago. Leader is NS F9A 4271. Good Luck to all!" end copy.

i will be in south bend mp 438.30 olive street crossing later today

Is "Chicago" an assumption or based on actual knowledge because I've heard otherwise about the destination from a usually reliable source...

[Scooterb]

I have heard differnt destinations, one going to Chicago. Other says Bellview to Alabama. ???? AS the good Doc says Ve shall see

[sd70accsxt700]

This is POOOP, LSRC units, Taco Bells, NS Funits, ITS ALL TOO MUCH.

[MDH]

I have heard differnt destinations, one going to Chicago. Other says Bellview to Alabama. ???? AS the good Doc says Ve shall see

Chicago would work really well for me, but my source (who's usually right) says Cleveland/Bellevue/Columbus and down the "rathole". Like you said, "Ve shall see"...

Interesting nothing on TO yet...

[cbehr91]

I *think* the routing has been confirmed - down the Rathole via Bellevue and Columbus. According to TO, it's due in Cleveland around 1400, however updates outside of the West Slope region are scarce.

EDIT: For what it's worth, it was by Alliance as of 1305. Cleveland at 1430.

[strugglin]

Through Berea at 3:15, blocked by a train on NS and CSX as it came by, my brother is chasing it west now, I will post more updates as he lets me know.

[rwas]

Headed to Chicago or South??

[MDH]

Through Berea at 3:15, blocked by a train on NS and CSX as it came by, my brother is chasing it west now, I will post more updates as he lets me know.

I'm STILL hearing conflicting info on where it's headed so a definitive report of "Toledo" or "Bellevue" would be much appreciated if you could! Won't know for sure 'till he gets by Vermillion and either turns for Bellevue or goes straight!

[Scooterb]

Field report has it west out of Clevland headed to Toledo. Second hand info.