Romulus O/S: 2/5/2012, a Day to Remember

Give us a run down of what you saw, post pictures if you'd like...any info is welcome.
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Romulus O/S: 2/5/2012, a Day to Remember

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One of the best days I have had in the few years I have been taking photos in this hobby. Only 10 moves, but it was worth every minute. Got to meet Mike N and his buddy Cody as well today.

0905- NS 289- NS 7639 + 9797
http://www.flickr.com/photos/csxt1534/6 ... hotostream

0917- NS 171- NS 9080 + 9183
http://www.flickr.com/photos/csxt1534/6 ... otostream/

0946- CSX X200-04- CSXT 7581 + 7899

1014- CP 25T- CP 8849 + NREX 7237 (BN) + DME 6366 (Old DME Scheme, City of Winona)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/csxt1534/6 ... otostream/

1016- CP 32T- CEFX 1055 + CP 9515 (RCMP Logo)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/csxt1534/6 ... otostream/

*****1039- CP W3T- SOO 6024 (White) + SOO 6055 (Red) + SOO 6023 (White)*****
http://www.flickr.com/photos/csxt1534/6 ... otostream/

1137- CP 36T- CP 9800 + 9702
http://www.flickr.com/photos/csxt1534/6 ... otostream/

1157- CSX L241-05- CSXT 8873 + 8040
http://www.flickr.com/photos/csxt1534/6 ... otostream/
1244- NS 196- NS 8968 + 9496
1319- NS 264- NS 6798 + 8829
1347- CSXT L289- CSXT 5212 + 8042

Ops Notes
CSXT Q216- Had CSXT 677 for power and left 9 cars at New Boston due to siding length, over 9,000 ft after NB pick-up
CSXT L289- Engine light after New Boston drop off
CSXT X200- Dropped cars for storage at Wayne, light power to Rougemere
CSXT L241- 4 drop-off at New Boston, left 10 due to siding length, Over 9,000 ft.
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Pictures or video's, TW?
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Cool. It seems like whenever I see a trip report to Romulus, CP tends to have quite a bit of variety on their trains.

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Working on that right now Don. :)

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I didn't know Sunday mornings had much traffic.
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Good times
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3 SOO units!!!! Love it!
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Another reason why Romulus is quickly becoming my favorite train watching spot in MI.
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