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Discussion of the operations of CSX Transportation, from 1980 to the present. Official site can be found here: CSXT.COM.

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 #45219  by SRS125
 
anyone know what the deal is with all of the empty CSX Covered Hoppers siting in Savannah, NY?? There is a Mexican Rail (Lorimex) with in that cut as well as an ex BN Car both remarked for NOKL.

 #45244  by roadster
 
these are being stored in preparation for the fall harvest traffic boom. Storing cars in conveniant central locations makes them easier to forward where needed on short notice.

 #45324  by SRS125
 
I did not think of that one. I recall seeing at leased 3 or 4 Cargill unit train movements as well as 2 full BNSF trains with in the past 2 or 3 months.

 #45373  by roadster
 
there are a few unit grain trains and opposite empties which traverse through NY on CSX. Fall gets particular busy and to help CSX has begun prestaging empties for the past couple years