05/23/22 Build Week Chat

[NicMMEinVA]

That isn't a Norfolk southern train unfortunately. It is a Kansas city southern train. Different systems.

I now have a Norfolk Southern Railcar: TTGX696459. Can you track for me or does anyone know how I do??

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[Gold]

I now have a Norfolk Southern Railcar: TTGX696459. Can you track for me or does anyone know how I do??

Yup, it's currently in PA right now.

NS Norfolk Southern
1. Call 800-635-5768
2. Press 2.
3. Press 2.
4. Enter the letters on the numeric keypad then press #. As in: TTGX will be 8849
5. Enter the numbers ( 696459 ) then press #.

 

[NicMMEinVA]

Yup, it's currently in PA right now.

NS Norfolk Southern
1. Call 800-635-5768
2. Press 2.
3. Press 2.
4. Enter the letters on the numeric keypad then press #. As in: TTGX will be 8849
5. Enter the numbers ( 696459 ) then press #.

Thank you so much!!!!!!!

 

[MyBluey]

Yup, it's currently in PA right now.

NS Norfolk Southern
1. Call 800-635-5768
2. Press 2.
3. Press 2.
4. Enter the letters on the numeric keypad then press #. As in: TTGX will be 8849
5. Enter the numbers ( 696459 ) then press #.

Everytime I tried, they said there's no transit information. is anyone's car on the same train as mine: TTGX993020 with an update?

 

[Gold]

Everytime I tried, they said there's no transit information. is anyone's car on the same train as mine: TTGX993020 with an update?

Strange, maybe it's the wrong number or your MME was moved to a different railcar. Sorry, I don't have the number

 

[MachDraft]

Charged next to another MME for the first time last night out in Palm Springs

 

[MyBluey]

Strange, maybe it's the wrong number or your MME was moved to a different railcar. Sorry, I don't have the number

Thanks for responding! Let me Ford chat and see if they can double check the number

 

[RonOinAZ]

Everytime I tried, they said there's no transit information. is anyone's car on the same train as mine: TTGX993020 with an update?

Are you saying that you're checking Norfolk Southern railroad for a freight car that's headed to California? That might be the problem since Norfolk Southern doesn't serve California.

 

[Caulk-E]

Are you saying that you're checking Norfolk Southern railroad for a freight car that's headed to California? That might be the problem since Norfolk Southern doesn't serve California.

It’s bizarre, but for whatever reason Norfolk Southern gives tracing information on TTGX rail cars, aka Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail.

 

[RonOinAZ]

It’s bizarre, but for whatever reason Norfolk Southern gives tracing information on TTGX rail cars, aka Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail.

Hmmm... research indicates that TTX Company owns all of the freight cars that have a variation of their company name in the car's serial number, including the double-decker TTGX unit being discussed. TTX Company is a privately held company whose shares are owned by eight different rail lines including Norfolk Southern and BNSF. It would be interesting if Norfolk Southern provided tracking information for the TTX-owned freight cars in other lines' custody. More likely, it would seem that Norfolk Southern would have only a historical record of the last time any particular freight car was being pulled by one of their engines. But I really don't know. I was just responding to someone who indicates they are in California but can't get tracking information from Norfolk Southern as to the possible reason why. I'd like to learn that your theory is correct.

 

[MyBluey]

Are you saying that you're checking Norfolk Southern railroad for a freight car that's headed to California? That might be the problem since Norfolk Southern doesn't serve California.

Oops I was assuming all tracking numbers that starts with TTGX was Norfolk Southern.

 

[Srujan]

Oops I was assuming all tracking numbers that starts with TTGX was Norfolk Southern.

I am successfully tracking the details using Norfolk Southern for my railcar throughout its journey which is heading to California. My railcar just hit Richmond today morning as per them.
FYI, my railcar number also starts with TTGX

 

[MyBluey]

I am successfully tracking the details using Norfolk Southern for my railcar throughout its journey which is heading to California. My railcar just hit Richmond today morning as per them.
FYI, my railcar number also starts with TTGX

Yay! I hope mine gets here soon!

 

[Caulk-E]

I am successfully tracking the details using Norfolk Southern for my railcar throughout its journey which is heading to California. My railcar just hit Richmond today morning as per them.
FYI, my railcar number also starts with TTGX

Hi Srujan…a few questions for you:

1. Were you able to use the same railcar number to track the entire distance from Mexico to Richmond? Or was there a change in railcar number midway?

2. Did your railcar go through Kansas City as well?

3. How long did it take to get to Richmond once the car was shipped? I heard there’s a massive delay in Barstow.

Thank you!

 

[Srujan]

Hi Srujan…a few questions for you:

1. Were you able to use the same railcar number to track the entire distance from Mexico to Richmond? Or was there a change in railcar number midway?

2. Did your railcar go through Kansas City as well?

3. How long did it take to get to Richmond once the car was shipped? I heard there’s a massive delay in Barstow.

Thank you!

Hi Caulk,

1. Yes, it was the same railcar number throughout.
2. Not sure, if it went through Kansas City or not. Initially I contacted KCS service for tracking until Corpus Christi, TX after which they handed over to BNSF. I was being silent all until last 2 weeks as there was no way to track BNSF vehicles. But I got to know that someone tried Norfolk and it worked. Then, I tried the same and it worked too. From then I was using Norfolk to track.
3. I got shipping mail on 6th June and today it hit Richmond, so around 1month.

Hope this helps!

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