Link for Chicago Kansas City detour trip

[Steve4031]

Im taking a points run to Kansas City on the swc. This link least to a trip report that im creativity using my iPhone.

http://www.tripcolor.com/user/16102/trip/35132608-CF82-4C46-A4CA-98D6A4CC5594

 

[Steve4031]

The boarding was efficiently done. The two trains were already combined. The chief is in front. They are separated by a california car.

Folks, This is a LONG train. Should make a great you tube video. If one of you does it, please post here.

 

[Steve4031]

The departure is delayed brake test according to scanner chat.

 

[Steve4031]

Departing at 3:05 pm. The train is 18 cars with 4 engines.

 

[Steve4031]

Actually departing Chicago at 3:16.

 

[Steve4031]

Actually departed at 3:16 pm. After brief stop at engine house we are on the move towards CN and Lincoln service route.

 

[Steve4031]

We are now stopped north of Joliet station. Presumably to switch engineers.

 

[Steve4031]

We are waiting on train orders from Chillicothe sub. These were requested when we left Chicago. BNSF apparently not ready for us.

 

[Steve4031]

We are still sitting at Joliet. BNSF really dropped the ball on this. They knew about this since at least 11/1/14. Thats when I booked this. They should not be surprised.

 

[Steve4031]

On the move. Finally.

 

[Steve4031]

Several bnsf freights stacked up south of Joliet.

 

[Steve4031]

Just passed a late inbound amtrak.

 

[PaulM]

Just passed a late inbound amtrak.

I don't know whether I'm sorry I bailed in MTP or not?

 

[Steve4031]

We are now stopped waiting for freight traffic I assume. Just called hotel in kcy to advise a late arrival time.

 

[rtabern]

Dude... just stay in La Plata instead.

 

[Steve4031]

Too late. Should have thought of that.

We are on the move again.

Just passed second inbound amtrak. They were about 10 Miles apart.

 

[Steve4031]

Passed coal City. Crossed over to eb track and Running at 60 mph. 60 seems to be top speed. Used to be 79. Gonna be later.

 

[GG-1]

Departing at 3:05 pm. The train is 18 cars with 4 engines.

My beloved G's routinely pulled trains that long on the Corridor from Boston to Washington with one engine.

Nice report Mahalo and Aloha

 

[rtabern]

Cant wait to see how they handle GBB. Stop at the location of the torn down Santa Fe station OR back up 10 miles from Cameron Junction.

 

[Steve4031]

I'll keep you posted if im awake. Just passed streator.

 

[rtabern]

No sleeping on the detour route!!!

 

[Steve4031]

Passing Chillicothe. About 40 Miles from Galesburg.

 

[rtabern]

No sleeping on the detour route.

 

[Steve4031]

Rolling through Galesburg now. Dinner in the diner was excellent.

 

[Steve4031]

Cant wait to see how they handle GBB. Stop at the location of the torn down Santa Fe station OR back up 10 miles from Cameron Junction.

We did not stop at sight of old atsf station.