Eastern Railroad Discussion > RBBB Blue Unit Circus Train - Raleigh NC to Philadelphia PA

Good Morning All - Rhett will be doing a Blue Unit Car Chase – Raleigh NC to Ashland VA -  as of this Post Time of 05:45 AM EST – 02/13/2017.
We will be in touch with each other thru out the day for updated Posts.
Currently there are 6 Flats still to be loaded due to heavy rain over night in Raleigh.

Edited for at 06:37 AM EST:  Reminder:  For those who are asking and may want to follow the Red and Blue Units final Journeys.
Trains Publications – Internet access to the Map for the entire Red Unit and Blue Unit routings was posted on TO.COM on 01/17/17 – including the Rail Carriers and Rail Routings which each Circus Train would/will be taking until the end of the run(s).  The Map was provided by Trains Publications in concert with Feld Director of Domestic Transportation Office.  

Enjoy.  All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)
Transportation Coordinator, Fun Time Attractions, LLC:  (TC FTA LLC)
 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/13/17 03:37 by blackcatd9.

Standing by in DC - hope to see the move today.  All info and updates welcome.

HRGXguy,
Time to turn out for The Greatest Show On Earth!

From Rhett:  Status the same, loadout continues - 08:04 AM EST.
All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)

From Rhett:  Status the same, loadout continues - 09:54 AM EST.
All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)

Thank you to Rhett and bcd9 for the info.

Posted from iPhone

BUCT UPDATE:  11:10 AM EST - 02/13/2017
From Rhett:  Status the same, loadout continues - 11:10 AM EST.
Four (4) more Flats to be loaded - Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh NC
All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)

Crew member told me it will be at least 1400 before leaving

Gary

Posted from iPhone

BUCT UPDATE:  12:30 PM EST - 02/13/2017
From Rhett:  Status the same, loadout continues as of 12:30 PM EST at Hillsborough Street, Raleigh NC. 
Anticipated Departure after train assembly, inspection and brake test - 02:00 PM EST from Raleigh NC.  
All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)
 

BUCT UPDATE:  01:23 PM EST - 02/13/2017
From Rhett:  last Flat loaded, ramps being loaded on Flat at Hillsborough Street, Raleigh NC – 01:15 PM EST. 
Train assembly, inspection and brake test to commence shortly - 02:00 PM EST estimated departure from Raleigh NC.  
All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)
 

Thanks for all the updates

Posted from iPhone

BUCT UPDATE:  02:40 PM EST - 02/13/2017
From Rhett:  Coaches are now being assembled – there were two cuts – Flats loaded.BUCT in process of being assembled for Tests. 
All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)

BUCT UPDATE:  04:08 PM EST - 02/13/2017
From Rhett:  BUCT Departed Raleigh NC - Was on Audio with Rhett and heard the Whistle blowing as the BUCT departed Raleigh NC at 04:04 PM EST.
All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)

BUCT UPDATE:  06:45 PM EST - 02/13/2017
From Rhett:  BUCT Crew Change at Aberdeen. 
BUCT is currently approximately 10 Miles north of Hamlet, slowing down to about 40 MPH.
All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)
 
 

BUCT UPDATE:  07:21 PM EST - 02/13/2017
From Rhett:  BUCT 07:08 PM EST passing thru Hamlet Wye. 
Many fans there with vehicle lights focused on the train as it passes by.Circus personnel on board returning waves, they greatly appreciate the well wishers on one of their last journeys.
All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)

Can anyone tell me what the train symbol on CSX is as it heads to Philly?
Thanks, TT

I read it's P926-13 but I didn't hear it on the radio, so I can't swear to it.

I'm guessing Richmond at 0330 Tuesday but that depends on CSX dispatching.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/13/17 17:17 by ctillnc.

Thanks for the symbol info, due you mean 3:30 am.
TT

Here is P926-13, running late, but at a good clip, at the S174 south of Apex NC, crossing NC540 on a new(ish) 2012 bridge and alignment.

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I'm going to miss that.

BUCT UPDATE:  09:29 PM EST - 02/13/2017
From Rhett:  BUCT 09:10 PM EST passing Auto-Train (#53) at Fayetteville NC Station.  
All for now.  bcd9  ∑:=)