CSX GR Sub 1
The CSX Grand Rapids Subdivision in a Railroad Right-Of-Way in Western Michigan. The line runs from Porter, IN [NS] to Grand Rapids, MI. The Subdivision utilizes the NS Chicago Line from Pine Junction 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 2 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] With connections to 2 Class-III Short-line Carriers (WMI and MS) and many customers including J.H. Campbell Generating Plant, The Grand Rapids Subdivision makes a pretty penny despite the low traffic.
Interlocking Towers location[edit]
- 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[edit]
Stations[edit]
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[edit]
There is a webcam in Bangor, MI hosted by Horizon Broadband. The chat is open with knowledgeable people to answer any questions you may have.
The cam can be found here.
Signals[edit]
The Grand Rapids Subdivision uses Safetran signals with satellite/cellular communication; CTC is in use.
Yard Locations[1][edit]
Wyoming Yard - Grand Rapids, MI[edit]
| 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[edit]
| 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)[edit]
| 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[edit]
- Radio Frequency - 160.230 (AAR Channel 08)
- Dispatcher - 160.635 (AAR Channel 35)
Train Symbols/Frequencies[3][edit]
| Symbol | Origin | Destination/Turn | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q326 | Chicago, IL (Barr) | Grand Rapids, MI (Wyoming) | Daily | Manifest |
| Q327 | Grand Rapids, MI (Wyoming) | Chicago, IL (Barr) | Daily | Manifest |
| N800 | Cicero, IL [BNSF] | West Olive, MI (J.H. Campbell) | As Needed | Loaded Western Coal; Usually runs with BNSF Power |
| N801 | Cicero, IL [BNSF] | West Olive, MI (J.H. Campbell) | As Needed | Loaded Western Coal; Usually runs with BNSF Power (Overflow Symbol) |
| 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) |
| P370 | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | Daily | Amtrak; Usually runs with an SC44 and 4 single-level passenger cars |
| P371 | Grand Rapids, MI | Chicago, IL | Daily | Amtrak; Usually runs with an SC44 and 4 single-level passenger cars |
| K862 | Bensenville, IL CP | Webberville, MI | As Needed | Unit Potash |
| D700 | Holland, MI (Waverly) | Turn | Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday | Local; Works industries south of Holland, MI |
| D702 | Holland, MI (Waverly) | Turn | Tuesday-Sunday | Local; Works Holland Area Industries |
| D801 | N/A | N/A | As Needed | Saugatuck Helper Set |
| D801* | Holland, MI (Waverly) | Hartford, MI | As Needed | Local from Holland to Hartford; Uses Saugatuck Helper Set for Power |
| D802 | N/A | N/A | As Needed | Saugatuck Helper Set |
| D803 | N/A | N/A | As Needed | Saugatuck Helper Set |
| Z627 | West Olive, MI [MSRR] | Holland, MI (Waverly) | Monday-Friday | MSRR Interchange (Formerly CSX D727; Sold to MSRR in 2005) |
Extra Movements/Late Trains may run with a different symbol that isn't listed*
Mileposts[edit]
| 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, MI |
Scanner Information[edit]
Scanner Frequencies[edit]
| Frequencies | AAR | Tag |
|---|---|---|
| 160.23000[5] | 008 | Road |
| 160.63500[5] | 035 | RN Dispatcher |
| Online "Super Scanner" | Road | |
| Online "Super Scanner" | RN Dispatcher |
ATCS Availability[edit]
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.
External links[edit]
These are extra links to valuable resources surrounding the CSX Grand Rapids Subdivision.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "CSX.com - CSX System Map". www.csx.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "RAILROAD OPERATING INFORMATION". www.chicagorailfan.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "CSX Train Symbols - RailroadfanWiki". railroadfan.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Grand Rapids-Chicago Amtrak Pere Marquette Trains Return Next Week". Amtrak Media. 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Michigan - Michigan Railroads Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference". www.radioreference.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
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