Английская Википедия:CSX Grand Rapids Subdivision
Шаблон:Infobox rail line The CSX Grand Rapids Subdivision is a railroad right-of-way in Western Michigan. The line runs from Porter, Indiana to Grand Rapids, Michigan. The subdivision utilizes the Norfolk Southern Railway (NS)) Chicago Line from Pine Junction ( MP.497) to CP482 (Porter),[1] where it diverges off toward Grand Rapids. The line was originally created by the Chicago & Michigan Lake Shore Railroad and the Grand Rapids & Holland Railroad, later the C&O/Pere Marquette Railway,[2] It has gone through two major mergers including the Chessie System and CSX mergers. Connecting the CSX Plymouth Subdivision to Chicago, the Grand Rapids Subdivision is a vital part of the Michigan Rail Network. The rail line featured Canadian Pacific (SOO) run through trains until 2010 when they are rerouted over the NS Chicago Line.[2] It has connections to two Class-III, short-line carriers (WMI and MS) and many customers including J. H. Campbell Generating Plant.
Interlocking towers location
- Porter: Interlocking with NYCRR
- Roundhouse(Michigan City): Former crossing with Monon Michigan City Branch, abandoned 1980.
- St. Joseph: Bridge over St. Joseph River.
Railfanning Information
Stations
These stations are all serviced by the Amtrak Pere Marquette(370/371) Twice a day(Once to Grand Rapids[370], Once to Chicago[371])[3][4]
Café services are available[4]
| Station | Arrival Time*[4] (EST) | Station | Arrival Time*[4] (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 7:30pm (Departure) | |||| | Grand Rapids, MI | 6:00am (Departure) |
| St. Joseph, MI | 9:14pm | |||| | Holland, MI | 6:49am |
| Bangor, MI | 9:50pm | |||| | Bangor, MI | 7:32am |
| Holland, MI | 10:33pm | |||| | St. Joseph, MI | 8:10am |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 11:34pm | |||| | Chicago, IL | 10:08am |
These are estimated times and shouldn't be depended on**
Railcams
There is a webcam in Bangor, Michigan, hosted by Horizon Broadband.
Signals
The Grand Rapids Subdivision uses Safetran signals with satellite/cellular communication; CTC is in use.
Yard Locations
Wyoming Yard - Grand Rapids, MI
| Number of tracks | Total of number tracks | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 20(sidings for storage), 22(main yard) | 42 | 850 Freeman Ave South West, Grand Rapids, MI |
Waverly Yard - Holland, MI
| Number of tracks | Total of number tracks | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | Lincoln Avenue(south part), Kent Street(north part) |
New Buffalo Yard - New Buffalo, MI (currently unused)
| Number of tracks | Total of number tracks | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 12(sidings which ends), 2(main track) | 14 | 18701 Rose City Rd, New Buffalo, MI |
Radio and dispatcher frequencies
- Radio Frequency - 160.230 (AAR Channel 08)
- Dispatcher - 160.635 (AAR Channel 35)
- St.Joe Bridge Operator 156.6 (Marine Channel 12)
Train symbols/frequencies
| Symbol | Origin | Destination/Turn | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M326 (ex Q326) | Chicago, IL (Barr) | Grand Rapids, MI (Wyoming) | Tuesday to Saturday | Manifest |
| M327 (ex Q327) | Grand Rapids, MI (Wyoming) | Chicago, IL (Barr) | Monday to friday | Manifest |
| C800 (ex N800) | Cicero, IL [BNSF] | West Olive, MI (J.H. Campbell) | As Needed | Loaded Western Coal; Usually runs with BNSF Power adds csx power at wells grand junction |
| C801 (ex N801) | Cicero, IL [BNSF] | West Olive, MI (J.H. Campbell) | As Needed | Loaded Western Coal; Usually runs with BNSF Power ads csx power at wells grand junction (Overflow Symbol) |
| C802 | Proviso, IL
[UP] |
West Olive, MI
(J.H. Campbell) |
As Needed | Loaded Coal; Usually with UP power, rarely seen |
| E800 | West Olive, MI (J.H. Campbell) | Cicero, IL [BNSF] | As Needed | Empty Coal; Usually runs with BNSF Power |
| E801 | West Olive, MI (J.H. Campbell) | Cicero, IL (BNSF) | As Needed | Empty Coal; Usually runs with BNSF Power (Overflow Symbol) |
| E802 | West Olive, MI (J.H. Campbell) | Proviso, IL [UP] | As Needed | Empty Coal; Usually runs with UP power, rarely seen |
| R597 | West Olive, MI (J.H. Campbell) | Grand Rapids, MI (Turn) | Friday-Wednesday | Empty Coal from West Olive** also csx lite power to grand junction or wells to add to c801/800 |
| R598 | West Olive, MI ( J.H. Campbell) | Grand Rapids, MI (Turn) | As Needed | Empty Coal from West Olive** also csx lite power to grand junction or wells to add to c801/800 |
| R599 | West Olive, MI ( J.H. Campbell) | Grand Rapids, MI (Turn) | As Needed | Empty Coal from West Olive** also csx lite power to grand junction or wells to add to c801/800 |
| P370 | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | Daily | Amtrak; Usually runs with an SC44 and 3 single-level passenger cars |
| P371 | Grand Rapids, MI | Chicago, IL | Daily | Amtrak; Usually runs with an SC44 and 3 single-level passenger cars |
| B235 (ex K862) | Bensenville, IL CP | Webberville, MI | As Needed | Unit Potash |
| B222 | Webberville, MI | Bensenville,IL CP | As Needed | Empty Potash |
| Abolished | Abolished, Now L301, Used to run Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday | |||
| Abolished | Abolished, Now Y121, Used to run Tuesday-Sunday | |||
| Abolished | Abolished Was Saugatuck Helper Set.*** | |||
| Abolished | Abolished Was a Local from Holland to Hartford; Uses Saugatuck Helper Set for Power, was replaced by L301*** | |||
| Not used in area anymore | Not used in area anymore, Was Saugatuck Helper Set, Callsign now used in Alabama | |||
| Abolished | Abolished, was Saugatuck Helper Set*** | |||
| L301 | Grand Rapids, MI | Sawer, MI (Turn) | Monday-Friday | Local;Works customers along route, stops at Waverly Yard (Holland, MI) on its way back. Was D700 and D702 |
| Y121 | Holland, MI (Waverly) | Holland, MI (Waverly) Local | Monday-Friday | Holland area Switcher |
| Z627 | West Olive, MI [MSRR] | Holland, MI (Waverly) | Monday-wensday-friday dose run on other weekdays if needed | MSRR Interchange (Formerly CSX D727; Sold to MSRR in 2005) |
Extra Movements/Late Trains run with X Symbol which is not listed.
Trains R597-R599 are unusual, it is sometimes a lite power move, other times an empty coal move to Grand Rapids, other times its tied into M326.**
Helper units have been moved from East Saugatuck (MP.31) to Grand Junction (MP.54). They are unmanned and only used by Coal Trains. ***
Mileposts
| Mileposts | Locations |
|---|---|
| 136.3 | Porter |
| 131.3 | Doran |
| 127.0 | Michigan City |
| 115.2 | New Buffalo |
| 108.9 | Lakeside |
| 105.6 | Sawyer |
| 100.0 | Bridgman |
| 98.3 | Livingston |
| 95.0 | Stevensville |
| 92.0 | Vine |
| 87.9 | St. Joseph |
| 87.5 | Benton Harbor |
| 82.8 | Grey |
| 80.1 | Riverside |
| 76.2 | Coloma |
| 73.8 | Watervliet |
| 71.2 | Kirk |
| 68.8 | Hartford |
| 62.0 | Gross |
| 60.5 | Bangor |
| 54.0 | Grand Jct. |
| 48.0 | Pullman |
| 44.2 | Pearl |
| 42.5 | Wells |
| 40.6 | Fennville |
| 36.0 | New Richmond |
| 32.5 | East Saugatuck |
| 25.3 | Holland |
| 24.4 | Waverly |
| 19.1 | Zeeland |
| 12.0 | Hudsonville |
| 6.0 | Grandville |
| 3.5 | Lamar |
| 2.0 | Plaster Creek |
| 0.7 | Sunnyside, Michigan |
| 0.0 | Grand Rapids |
Scanner Information
Scanner frequencies
| Frequencies | AAR | Tag |
|---|---|---|
| 160.23000[5] | 008 | Road |
| 160.63500[5] | 035 | RN Dispatcher |
| 156.600 | N/A | St.Joe Bridge Operator (Marine 12) |
| Online "Super Scanner" | Road | |
| Online "Super Scanner" | RN Dispatcher |
ATCS Availability
The CSX Grand Rapids sub is unavailable for use by ATCS-Monitor because the subdivision uses satellite/cellular communication. However, You can view the switch onto the Grand Rapids Sub in Porter, Indiana by viewing the Norfolk Southern Chicago Line.
References
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