The GLC came north through Fife Lake today. They had two plastics hoppers and six tank cars. They dropped the tanks in Kalkaska. I heard them go south a couple of hours later so they must have dropped the hoppers in Mancelona. Here is a short video of them going through South Boardman.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaeYANKxkJ0
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GLC through Fife Lake
GLC through Fife Lake
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Re: GLC through Fife Lake
Wow, look at all that snow you guys still have...ours all went bye bye in grand rapids after that massively warm day.
Nice video! Long hood forward baby!
Nice video! Long hood forward baby!
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Re: GLC through Fife Lake
I forgot to turn the volume down before I watched it! Almost came out of my seat. Good thing my desk top is still down or the stereo would've killed me.
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Re: GLC through Fife Lake
wow. nice video!! looks like they really move through there. looks like they were going at least * mph!
anyone know offhand how quickly they're allowed to run (average) on the lines up north?
anyone know offhand how quickly they're allowed to run (average) on the lines up north?
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Re: GLC through Fife Lake
I believe most of the line from Cadillac to Petoskey is 30 mph. Not sure about the TC branch, but I know there are some rough spots (especially between TC and Acme).Charles W wrote:wow. nice video!! looks like they really move through there. looks like they were going at least * mph!
anyone know offhand how quickly they're allowed to run (average) on the lines up north?
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Re: GLC through Fife Lake
nice shot....nice horn work too....is there another crossing down the track or was the hogger givin ya a treat?
love the snow too...makes it seem like the train is gliding on air whether your watching it or in the cab
love the snow too...makes it seem like the train is gliding on air whether your watching it or in the cab
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nothing is sweeter then the smell of coalsmoke in the morning
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Re: GLC through Fife Lake
Thanks Kyle. Like everyone else I noticed the looonnng horn too 
. The 6 tank cars are filled with leatchete in Kalkaska.
. The 6 tank cars are filled with leatchete in Kalkaska.PatC created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Don Simon no more they want AARR I'm chopped liver, well if you want AARR this is what I'll give ya, bad humor mixed with irrelevant info that'll make you roll your eyes quicker than a ~Z~ banhammer...
Re: GLC through Fife Lake
Glad you enjoyed the video. I could be wrong but I think the speed limit on this stretch is 40mph. There is another grade crossing just past the one I stopped at, hense the horn blowing.
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Re: GLC through Fife Lake
Thanks Kyle
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Hey Don,
Do you know what they use the leatchete for? I've never heard of it.
Kyle
Do you know what they use the leatchete for? I've never heard of it.
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Re: GLC through Fife Lake
The leachate was loaded in Kalkaska from a local landfill. It was shipped downstate for treatment. The last time I "worked' up that way the cars were inbound petroleum product. Gotta look to see if it's placarded and for what if they are. I don't believe the leachate was placarded.