Grabber Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 DaFreak & blown65: Your new 2010 GT500's are on the same train. BNSF started pulling them today. :happy feet: They both left Flatrock, MI today at 19:36 hours. :happy feet: Both cars will arrive In Portland, Oregon at the rail head on Monday 9/21/09 at about 7:30am. The cars currently sitting in Cicero, IL in a rail car and the status is "Interchange Recieved". The train currently is not moving. They are shuffling rail cars and getting ready to roll soon. Here's where the train is sitting. Dafreaks cars Deck Position on the train is C5. blown65's GT500 is in the B5 Deck position. These 2 cars are right next to each other. DaFreak - Here is the Status / location of your car. Trace_Results___DaFreak.htm Vin Detail blown65 - Here is the status / location of your car. :happy feet: Trace_Results___Blown65.htm Trace_Results___DaFreak.htm Trace_Results___Blown65.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 It looks like your rail car might not move untill tomorrow. Next Event Date/Time: 09/16/2009 04:00:00 The ETA will change if there are extended delays. I plan on checking the status of these 2 cars every evening at about 5:30pm or 6pm after I get home from work and grab a shower and dinner untill they land in Portland Oregon. This way you will be able to see exactly where your rail car is and what town it is in. Your wait is almost over. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown65 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Very cool. Thanks. The dealer did say next week, so looks like it should be close anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Very cool. Thanks. The dealer did say next week, so looks like it should be close anyways. You will need to ask your dealer to call the trucking outfit. They know who it is and have their number. The salesman won't have it, but the fleet guy will have it. Anyways, ask the dealer to see if the trucker can deliver the car as soon as it is delivered. That usually means a day or 2 after it arrives. If the railcar hits Portland on Monday 9/21, it will get unloaded and put in the lot at the shipping yard. The next day the trucker could pick it up and deliver it. You could get the car Tuesday 9/22. If your dealer does not ask the trucker to do this...It could sit a few days. Wait untill Friday to make the request, that way you will have a much firmer delivery date to the rail head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Are both of these cars going to the same dealer? What town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 OMG Grabber! I have almost peed myself I am so excited. Thank you so much for the good news. DaFreak/Jeff DaFreak & blown65: Your new 2010 GT500's are on the same train. BNSF started pulling them today. :happy feet: They both left Flatrock, MI today at 19:36 hours. :happy feet: Both cars will arrive In Portland, Oregon at the rail head on Monday 9/21/09 at about 7:30am. The cars currently sitting in Cicero, IL in a rail car and the status is "Interchange Recieved". The train currently is not moving. They are shuffling rail cars and getting ready to roll soon. Here's where the train is sitting. Dafreaks cars Deck Position on the train is C5. blown65's GT500 is in the B5 Deck position. These 2 cars are right next to each other. DaFreak - Here is the Status / location of your car. Trace_Results___DaFreak.htm Vin Detail blown65 - Here is the status / location of your car. :happy feet: Trace_Results___Blown65.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 FYI, I asked a dealer once if I could pay them to take me to the railhead and pickup the car rather than have it transported. They agreed and much to my surprise they didn't charge me anything. The dealership guy signed for the car and I drove it back to the dealer. I took it as is, no detailing and all the plastic wrap still on it. I had a blast detailing it and taking off all the assembly stickers. I even found a few build sheets. Enjoy your new ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hi Grabber, My dealer is in Salem OR and I believe Blown65's is in Medford OR so we have a 4 hour drive difference or so. Thanks again for making this wait seem somewhat bearable. Regards, DeFreak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks Ingram/David, I will call my dealer tomorrow asking about this. It sounds like a good option. Blown65 may have a bit (2hrs) longer drive so don't know if it will work for him. Regards, DaFreak FYI, I asked a dealer once if I could pay them to take me to the railhead and pickup the car rather than have it transported. They agreed and much to my surprise they didn't charge me anything. The dealership guy signed for the car and I drove it back to the dealer. I took it as is, no detailing and all the plastic wrap still on it. I had a blast detailing it and taking off all the assembly stickers. I even found a few build sheets. Enjoy your new ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 OMG Grabber! I have almost peed myself I am so excited. Thank you so much for the good news. DaFreak/Jeff I remember the feeling. As soon as you get behind the wheel of your new GT500....You will forget this wait. I still get a huge smile everytime I drive mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown65 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm not overly worried about a day or two extra. The manager said he was going to call as soon as it gets to Portland, so I think he is on top of it. Yes, my dealer is in Medford, good ppl to deal with (Crater Lake Ford) Getting ready for a drag race that weekend so really, for me that week is going to be pretty busy anyways. I'm sure Ill fit in time though. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 The little tracking birdie has checked on your cars. Lucky for you guys the birdy crapped on the cars on the upper deck and it missed yours. :huh: I think the birdie stuffed himself with to much Featherlax. The Train is currently not moving. TA means "Train Arrived". Trace_Results___Northtown__MN.htm Here's the birds eye view. Trace_Results___Northtown__MN.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Ha! Thank goodness for the upper deck Thanks Grabber, DaFreak The little tracking birdie has checked on your cars. Lucky for you guys the birdy crapped on the cars on the upper deck and it missed yours. :huh: I think the birdie stuffed himself with to much Featherlax. The Train is currently not moving. TA means "Train Arrived". Trace_Results___Northtown__MN.htm Here's the birds eye view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I just noticed your train is rolling. Note the status "TD". That stands for "Train Departed". Trace_Results___Northtown__MN.htm Trace_Results___Northtown__MN.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown65 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 lol, It was just a smart bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Your train is "PS" (Passing) thru STCLOUD,MN now. Trace_Results___STCLOUD__MN.htm I will be back here in about 21 hours and give you boys an update. I gotta hit the sack and get some sleep before work tomorrow. Trace_Results___STCLOUD__MN.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I just checked on your rail car. Currently the Train's status is "TD". That means Train Departed GLASGOW ,MT. The arrival time in Portland has not changed. :happy feet: Here's the status: Trace_Results___Glasgow__MT.htm And here's the location: I will be back tomorrow evening with another full report. Trace_Results___Glasgow__MT.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown65 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I just checked on your rail car. Currently the Train's status is "TD". That means Train Departed GLASGOW ,MT. The arrival time in Portland has not changed. :happy feet: Here's the status: Trace_Results___Glasgow__MT.htm And here's the location: I will be back tomorrow evening with another full report. Thanks for the update. :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ditto that! Thanks Grabber. DaFreak Thanks for the update. :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra 07 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I just checked on your rail car. Currently the Train's status is "TD". That means Train Departed GLASGOW ,MT. The arrival time in Portland has not changed. :happy feet: Here's the status: Trace_Results___Glasgow__MT.htm And here's the location: I will be back tomorrow evening with another full report. I grew up in that town - my kids where born there - left in 1977 and not going back - normal temp in summer +95/105F == winter can get to a easy -50/-55F - I have seen a minus 70F - that so cold the cars doors won't stay shut and the tires feel like they are square not round my wife's cousin is most likely the conductor on that freight train railroad jobs pay to good to leave and I didn't have one sorry I didn't mean to jump in on your thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I grew up in that town - my kids where born there - left in 1977 and not going back -normal temp in summer +95/105F == winter can get to a easy -50/-55F - I have seen a minus 70F - that so cold the cars doors won't stay shut and the tires feel like they are square not round my wife's cousin is most likely the conductor on that freight train railroad jobs pay to good to leave and I didn't have one sorry I didn't mean to jump in on your thread. Grabber--theres a special place in heaven for guys like you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptJim88 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Grabber, Have to agree with Torched10. I can't even count the number of people you have gone out of your way to help on this forum. Hopefully that kindness will be returned. Regards, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Ok Gentleman, Your railcar is in Idaho. The arrival date in Portland, OR of 9/21 is still holding firm. :happy feet: Here's the current status : Trace_Results___HAUYARD__ID.htm Thanks for the comments guys. Many here have helped me too, so I just like to give back once in awhile. That's what makes the world a better place. Trace_Results___HAUYARD__ID.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown65 Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Thanks, getting pretty close now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Thanks, getting pretty close now. The train is still "TA" (Train Arrived) and has not left it's current location. It was supposed to get moving 3 minutes ago. I will update you in the morning. I'm hitting the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Wow, getting close now! Ok Gentleman, Your railcar is in Idaho. The arrival date in Portland, OR of 9/21 is still holding firm. :happy feet: Here's the current status : Trace_Results___HAUYARD__ID.htm Thanks for the comments guys. Many here have helped me too, so I just like to give back once in awhile. That's what makes the world a better place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Just checked the status. The train is still sitting in Idaho. I must of been tired when I read the next event code last night. The next event is actually today: Next Event Date/Time: 09/19/2009 11:00:01 Trace_Results___HAUYARD__ID.htm Trace_Results___HAUYARD__ID.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Birdie just checked your rail car. It's still setting. Word is that the engineer got drunk last night and there is no one sober to drive the train. The current report says he should be sober by 7pm Pacific Standard time. Trace_Results___HAUYARD__ID.htm Trace_Results___HAUYARD__ID.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Birdie just checked your rail car. It's still setting. Word is that the engineer got drunk last night and there is no one sober to drive the train. The current report says he should be sober by 7pm Pacific Standard time. In the aviation community there is a saying "eight hours from bottle to throttle". Don't know if this same rule applies to the rail community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well, I sure like that birdie but I have a problem with the drunk engineer. Thanks, DaFreak Birdie just checked your rail car. It's still setting. Word is that the engineer got drunk last night and there is no one sober to drive the train. The current report says he should be sober by 7pm Pacific Standard time. Trace_Results___HAUYARD__ID.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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