Michigan Shortline Updates May 2013

[astrovanman1989]

Hesr has a northbound coal train with a few bnsf berthgons
Plus i hear lsrc by the holland rd overpass at 10pm

[astrovanman1989]

Lsrc at hollad st overpass as i type this heading south

[AANscaleRunner]

The depressed flatcar that was in TC went south through Cadillac this morning on the GLC. Also two full centerbeams came into town this afternoon with the usual assortment of hoppers. They are currently sitting in Selma Yard.

[Justin]

HESR 2661 and 2668 arriving at Wenona Yard as I type,
Video:
http://youtu.be/Ob6KXdy-tFs
Great day to be outside!

On a side note, forgot how to embed the video into the post, I did it a few times awhile ago, can't figure it out again!

[LSRC]

LSRC 5921 is sitting under the Wadsworth St overpass in Saginaw, MI. Possible Z127 power for tonight. HESR 800 job just arrived at the Saginaw yard and is currently switching with CORP 3838. Anyone know why the 800 job would be working so late?

[Justin]

HESR 2661 is currently departing Bay City for Midland.

[Evan]

GLC OSTN had the HESR 9712 Coming into Durand, the 9712 has been on the MMRR and has been swapped for the 3866, I'd guess the 9712 will either be in the Durand yard for service, or will head north on mondays 701.
GLC OSTN had 397-398-399-396 and a huge train outta Durand!

[AARR]

GLC OSTN had the HESR 9712 Coming into Durand, the 9712 has been on the MMRR and has been swapped for the 3866, I'd guess the 9712 will either be in the Durand yard for service, or will head north on mondays 701.

Anyone know why MMRR takes GLC Alma to Durand rather than Paines to Saginaw then down to Durand? I've seen MMRR covered hopper empties go the same route then north to Saginaw for loading

[astrovanman1989]

i heard lsrc charges more $$$$

[Justin]

Heard HESR 2668 coming south out of Wenona Yard and then heading east across the bridge about an hour and a half ago. Looks like there will be a southbound empty coal train tonight.

[AANscaleRunner]

GLC 396 headed north out of Cadillac with one 4 bay hopper, two tank cars and two full centerbeams at around 9:15 AM. GLC 398 parked outside the shops.

[AARR]

GLC 396 headed north out of Cadillac with one 4 bay hopper, two tank cars and two full centerbeams at around 9:15 AM. GLC 398 parked outside the shops.

Does Lether Truss in Clare still get rail service?

[~Z~]

Grand elk working between 36th and 44th in grand rapids

[SD80MAC]

HESR 702 is on its way to Durand with CORP 3826, WGCR 9519 and HESR 2668.

Lake State 301 ran out of Bay City north to Pinconning where they tied the train down on the Huron Sub. Power was LSRC 1174 and 1169 with about 20 stone hoppers.

[Evan]

LSRC NB At Bridgeport, missed power, but had alot of Grain.

[SD80MAC]

HESR 740 should be on its way back to Bay City by now, they had CMGN 2014. HESR 800 had 3867 and was getting ready to head west from Genessee yard around 1500.

[Standard Railfan]

GLC398 SB TVC w/ 2 mt centerbeams at 1320

[rsinoms]

Grand Elk is lined north out of Elkhart yard at 13:37.

[cnw8835]

Grand Elk 303 departed Hughart Yard just before 0900.

[Justin]

LSRC's Flint Job had CSX power northbound out of Flint this afternoon, caught them at Clio, Birch Run, and Bridgeport and will upload video when published. They had CSX 5491, 8536, LSRC 1162, 1177, 1171, and 2052 for power.