CSX Train Location Updates - May 2024

[Tom49801]

M327-30 @ 11:25 was contacted by the Dispatcher asking how're they doing & M327 replied "having wheel slippage issues with the BNSF #8755 & MU issues" and he is still at Saugatuck mp CG33.2 with BNSF engines #8755 + #5762 & CSX engines #5246 + #5275 & 66 cars. They're calling the Mechanical Dept for assistance.

L303-30 @ 11:47 Grand Rapids mark up with the RN Dispatcher with: CSX engines #813 + #7286 & ?? cars (16 loads + ?? empties) @ 3,922 tons & 4,441 feet long. He’s ready to depart & has work for Lansing - final destination is Detroit. He'll be meeting Y106 at Fox siding mp CH141.8 Will confirm car total from the DD mp CH126.3 report.

M327-30 @ 12:02 westward on the move at Saugatuck mp CG33.2

L303-30 @ 12:09 eastward with a Medium Clear signal at Seymour mp CH148.1

L301-30 @ 12:23 westward, Pass Track to Main Track, Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 with CSX engines #4057 + #2428 & 2 CH cars. He will set off these 2 cars in Hartford mp CG68.7 & return eastward as lite power.

[Tom49801]

M327-30 @ 12:30 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 288 axles. BNSF engines #8755 + #5762 & CSX engines #5246 + #5275 & 66 cars (29 loads + 37 empties) @ 5,549 tons & 4,157 feet long.

M326-30 @ 12:47 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 420 axles. CSX engine #5307 + 1 & 102 cars.

M327-30 @ 12:49:20 westward Bangor, Mi N. Center St crossing mp CG60.35 cam. He will be re-crewed at the Paw Paw Rd crossing mp CG85.4 on #1 Track.

L301-30 @ 12:54 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 20 axles. CSX engines #4057 + #2428 & 2 CH cars. He will set off his cars in Hartford mp CG68.7 & return eastward as lite power.

L303-30 @ 13:01 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH126.3 Clarksville, Mi with 328 axles. CSX engines #813 + #7286 & 79 cars (16 loads + 63 empties) @ 3,922 tons & 4,441 feet long. He has work for Lansing - final destination is Detroit.

L301-30 @ 13:13:25 westward N. Center St crossing Bangor, Mi mp CG60.35 live cam.

[Tom49801]

L303-30 @ 13:41 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CH104.3 Mulliken, Mi with 328 axles. CSX engines #813 + #7286 & 79 cars (16 loads + 63 empties) @ 3,922 tons & 4,441 feet long. He has work for Lansing - final destination is Detroit.

L301-30 @ 13:56:26 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 live cam with CSX engines #2428 + #4057 lite power. He’ll be going into Holland’s Pass Track mp CG25.3

C801-30 @ 14:13 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 532 axles. BNSF engine #8533 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #5742.

M326-30 @ 14:19 eastward Bangor, Mi Division St crossing mp CG60.93 cam with CSX engines #5307 + #7011 & 102 cars.

L301-30 @ 14:26 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 12 axles.

[railfan isaac]

MSR south Grand Haven Michigan at Around 1:50-2:00 lite power 2170 leading south (PER talk on railroadfan). they are on there way to JH Campbell power plant to pick up empties and bring them north.
keep in mind they will be doing this through the month of June because of work going on to the plant.
there will be a loaded coal coming either tonight or tomorrow.

[Tom49801]

M326-30 @ 14:47 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG44.2 Pearl, Mi with 420 axles. CSX engines #5307 + #7011 & 102 cars.

L301-30 @ 14:54 eastward Holland, Mi Depot mp CG25.3 on the Main Track & diverging onto the Pass Track with CSX engines #2428 + #4057 lite power. When his work is done there he’ll head east towards the Grand Rapids Terminal.

[Tom49801]

M327-30 @ 14:55 westward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG91.9 St Joseph, Mi with 288 axles. BNSF engines #8755 + #5762 & CSX engines #5246 + #5275 & 66 cars (29 loads + 37 empties) @ 5,549 tons & 4,157 feet long.

[Tom49801]

L301-30 @ 15:19 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 48 axles. CSX engines #2428 + #4057 & 9 cars. He's headed directly into the Grand Rapids Terminal.

C801-30 @ 15:21:27 eastward Bangor’s Division St crossing mp CG60.93 live cam with BNSF engine #8533 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #5742. He'll take Grand Jct siding mp CG55.6 tie down.

M326-30 @ 15:43 eastward reported by the Defect Detector mp CG19.1 Zeeland, Mi with 420 axles. CSX engines #5307 + #7011 & 102 cars.

[CSXBOY]

While everyone yapping about the Plymouth sub, CSX train either U315 or M510 is sitting in Romulus with 1973 leading the cheesie system heritage unit. Unsure when it will continue to Detroit. DPU is having major issues.

[Andy24]

While everyone yapping about the Plymouth sub, CSX train either U315 or M510 is sitting in Romulus with 1973 leading the cheesie system heritage unit. Unsure when it will continue to Detroit. DPU is having major issues.

Thank you for the update. Did you happen to get a car count?

[CSXBOY]

Unsure. This was from a source in the field. I heard they were also setting out a car with a bad axle. Have no clue when it will depart north. Train has 823 axles from what I've been told.

[sparrow24]

17:13 - L303 east stopped in the South Lyon siding.
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 400 axles.

[Andy24]

Unsure. This was from a source in the field. I heard they were also setting out a car with a bad axle. Have no clue when it will depart north. Train has 823 axles from what I've been told.

CSX 1973 leader, CSX 3360 mid DP and 203 cars ish, probably an axle error too. Thanks

[Dan Cluley]

L305 westbound through East Lansing at 17:20

8315 & 50 or so cars

[LansingRailFan]

While everyone yapping about the Plymouth sub, CSX train either U315 or M510 is sitting in Romulus with 1973 leading the cheesie system heritage unit. Unsure when it will continue to Detroit. DPU is having major issues.

Thank you for the update. Did you happen to get a car count?

U315-30 with CSX 1973 and mid DPU CSX 3390 had 832 axles for 205 cars. There’s about 205 foamers there as well.

[sparrow24]

17:53 - L302 west through South Lyon
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 284 axles.

17:57 - L303 east out of the South Lyon Siding.
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 400 axles.

[CSXBOY]

205 cars is crazy for a 1x1 heavy mixed freight. Holy....

[sparrow24]

19:03 - B235 west through South Lyon. CSXT 291 leading, per radio.
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 361 axles.

[pudgy]

While everyone yapping about the Plymouth sub, CSX train either U315 or M510 is sitting in Romulus with 1973 leading the cheesie system heritage unit. Unsure when it will continue to Detroit. DPU is having major issues.

Who is yapping about the Plymouth Sub? Pretty sure most of today's updates were on the Grand Rapids Sub, or Grand Rapids Terminal sub, OR the Fremont Sub... Figure it out

[Dan Cluley]

17:53 - L302 west through South Lyon
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 284 axles.

17:57 - L303 east out of the South Lyon Siding.
Green Oak DD at CH39.1 said 400 axles.

By mp 87 in Lansing at 19:23

5405 5358

[BL2-1843]

10:06 - Unknown calling a clear pair for Brighton.

I don't have a clue who that would have been Thursday morning, going east, or west. Last I kew, track inspector was heading east from Ann Pere just prior to 09:00. Trailing unit on the B235-28 potash train for Webberville behind 291 was 539.