We are passing Cameron Junction now. 5 is doing station stop first. Then 3. Conductor announced that train would be split before arrival.
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Stopped south of GBB. I think they are going to use the Y that is south of the station. It leads to the quincy line.
I think they are splitting the train before entering the Y.
They split before gbb. I think 5 ran backwards from Chicago and will back into gbb first. Then pull forward to points west.
3 will back in. Then pull forward to points west.
3 will back in. Then pull forward to points west.
Still sitting waiting for 5 to leave. Hope they like nebraska.
rtabern
Conductor
So you backed the 10 miles from Cameron to Galesburg??
No. 3 was in front with 2 engines. 5 was in back with two engines on the back of the train. The trains ran as one through Cameron and then made two right turn and preceded north towards gbb. A few Miles west the trains stopped and split. 3 pulled forward and then made a right turn into the yard south of GBB. Almost like it was going to quincy. Then we waited for 5 to back into the station.
5 has now pulled forward and left gbb. 3 has backed into gbb and is now stopped. Crew made an annoucement that we would only stop for 3 minutes. If this is the case we will be 4 hours late departing gbb.
5 has now pulled forward and left gbb. 3 has backed into gbb and is now stopped. Crew made an annoucement that we would only stop for 3 minutes. If this is the case we will be 4 hours late departing gbb.
3 in gbb.The bed comes down. We will be at least 4 hours late into Kansas City. The train crew goes out of service at 3 am. So Maybe later.
Now back at Cameron. Heading west. Good night.
rtabern
Conductor
Sounds like you were smart enough to get a sleeper???
Departing La plata at midnight.
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Arrive Kansas City at 2:25 am. Good run from gbb to kcy.
A post on the main amtrak unlmited forum explained that a freight that broke down south of Joliet caused problems for all. 4 and 6 delayed 5 hours.
A post on the main amtrak unlmited forum explained that a freight that broke down south of Joliet caused problems for all. 4 and 6 delayed 5 hours.
We pulled past the platform, sat for 5 minutes and then backed into the station. So now arrived at 2:35.
4 is predicted to arrive about 1 hour late.
4 is now due to arrive at 9:07. I ate breakfast at harveys in union station. It was excellent. Good choice if 4 is Running late. It opens at 8.
I was going to have a railfan brunch by eating pancakes or french toast in the diner. Not sure if they will still be serving.
I was going to have a railfan brunch by eating pancakes or french toast in the diner. Not sure if they will still be serving.
rtabern
Conductor
Wow, you gotta be tired. Im sure the detour will be more fun in daylight.
Im good. Had another nap. We are back in La plata almost 12 hour from the last time. Almost 2 hours late.
Back at Cameron Junction again.
Arrived Galesburg 1hr 50 minutes late. We will back out and continue to Chicago.
Living proof that foamers will put up with anything to ride trains! I'm envious! LOL
Glad to see that the psuedo Harvey House is still in operation in KCY, had a great meal there during the St Louis Gathering with other AUers on our day trip on the River Runners!
Glad to see that the psuedo Harvey House is still in operation in KCY, had a great meal there during the St Louis Gathering with other AUers on our day trip on the River Runners!
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This is a picture of the wye south of GBB station that is being used to turn the trains.
Now waiting for 2nd of two freights to pass. We are west of Chillicothe.
On the move.
Thanks for taking the time to do all the "live" posts...
