"Christine" Always a Dream

[No Regrets 2014]

Hey, I was just reading your journal and the hyperlink to the blog. Your not going to believe this...... But my dad worked for the railroad TOO! Metro North, and my brother and I used to go to work with him from time to time and collect refund cans from the garbage cans in the stations to help make ends meet. He had a slight drinking problem as well, but he's still alive and just last year beat stage 4 throat cancer. He bought me first first camaro in 1991, a 1977 Z28, t-tops, with Crager Soup Dish rims. Simply amazing.

[Camaro_krazee]

Originally Posted by Muscle Car Lover

I got mega butterflies in my stomach! This always seemed SO FAR away and now it's on a train coming home???!!!! I was not even ready with the stuff I wanted to buy and went nuts last night spending $$$$.

Thanks for checking in and commenting, appreciate that.

You are so welcome!

My hubby often jokes he is going to SUPER GLUE my credit cards in my wallet so I can't "do as much damage"

[Muscle Car Lover]

Originally Posted by No Regrets 2014

Hey, I was just reading your journal and the hyperlink to the blog. Your not going to believe this...... But my dad worked for the railroad TOO! Metro North, and my brother and I used to go to work with him from time to time and collect refund cans from the garbage cans in the stations to help make ends meet. He had a slight drinking problem as well, but he's still alive and just last year beat stage 4 throat cancer. He bought me first first camaro in 1991, a 1977 Z28, t-tops, with Crager Soup Dish rims. Simply amazing.

What are the odds on that??!! Cool.
Glad he is still with you. Railroad is a tough way to earn a living.

[Indydriver]

Originally Posted by Camaro_krazee

You are so welcome!

My hubby often jokes he is going to SUPER GLUE my credit cards in my wallet so I can't "do as much damage"

This reminds me of Glenn Fry introducing the Eagles' song, "Take it to the Limit" when he says, "My wife thinks this song is about our credit cards."

[Camaro_krazee]

Originally Posted by Indydriver

This reminds me of Glenn Fry introducing the Eagles' song, "Take it to the Limit" when he says, "My wife thinks this song is about our credit cards."

OMGEEEEE....you mean that isn't what that song means????

[Muscle Car Lover]

Originally Posted by Indydriver

This reminds me of Glenn Fry introducing the Eagles' song, "Take it to the Limit" when he says, "My wife thinks this song is about our credit cards."

Awesome!

[Muscle Car Lover]

I forgot, I bought the Reflective Concepts "3-D Carbon Fiber" chevy bowtie overlays. Two front and two back in case I screw it up the 1st time

[Muscle Car Lover]

Now why, WHY, did I get my rail car number from the AWESOME William of Chevrolet Customer Svc? Now I gotta search to find out how to track that.

ETTX715405

I punish myself

[Camaro_krazee]

Do this..
1. dial 1-800-877-5123
2. press 1 for english.
3. say "trace"
4. say "one" (number of packages)
5. say "ETTX and whatever your railcar # is"
If it tries to put you through to a live person...HANG UP. Do NOT talk to a person; they could take away our ability to track the rail cars.

let me know if this doesn't work, and I'll call in for you. I made hard copies of tracking by rail, and now I can't find it on the forum. I know CSX is from Canada into the US, and you can track all the way with CSX. UP [Union Pacific] is everything WEST of the Mississippi.

let me know,
hth

[Muscle Car Lover]

Originally Posted by Camaro_krazee

Do this..
1. dial 1-800-877-5123
2. press 1 for english.
3. say "trace"
4. say "one" (number of packages)
5. say "ETTX and whatever your railcar # is"
If it tries to put you through to a live person...HANG UP. Do NOT talk to a person; they could take away our ability to track the rail cars.

let me know if this doesn't work, and I'll call in for you. I made hard copies of tracking by rail, and now I can't find it on the forum. I know CSX is from Canada into the US, and you can track all the way with CSX. UP [Union Pacific] is everything WEST of the Mississippi.

let me know,
hth

THANKS!!! Now I am really in trouble!
I will try in a few minutes.

[Camaro_krazee]

OK...here's the BEST instructions; I dug mine out and found the thread it was in.

Here is rail tracking info. Once your car is shipped your dealer can call the Gm Dealer Business Center and get the Railcar Number. You can track it by using the automated Phone system


CSX is everything east of the Mississippi
Up is everything west of the Mississippi

But they all start out on CSX so once they have it in there system they will follow it all the way.

How do I track my car on a railcar?

First and most important. Never talk to live personnel at the railroad! Only use automated phone system. If it attempts to transfer you to a live person please hang up. The railcar information we are provided by GM is given as a courtesy and if we call live personnel we will lose our data and ability to track
CSX
1. Call the CSX 1-800-235-2352 1-800-235-2352
2. When prompted for location or weight, press "1" on your phone for location.
3. When prompted for the car initials, say ETTX (whatever initials you have) then wait for the next prompt. OR key in 32-81-81-92 (for ETTX)(letter and position on your phone)
4. When prompted for the car number, say 907048 or key in whatever your car number is
5. When prompted for next car say DONE.
6. That's it; enjoy your updated status report.

Union Pacific
1. Call UP at 1 800 877-5123 1 800 877-5123
2. Follow phone prompts for Trace
3. Say the railcar number complete and clearly. Example ETTX123456 all together
4. Listen for your update

These automated systems can be frustrating. Keep in mind they are intended for use by folks that use them daily all day long. Like I said if you are being transferred to a live person please hang up and try again.

[Muscle Car Lover]

Originally Posted by Camaro_krazee

OK...here's the BEST instructions; I dug mine out and found the thread it was in.

Mine is on another rail line, but followed same advice with different tel #. Christine is in Buffalo!!! That is the customs stop I believe. She is getting closer!

[Camaro_krazee]

Congrats! When did she get on the train[ship date]? How far is Buffalo from North Boston?
YAY!!! Shouldn't be long! Maybe you'll have her by mid week? crossed fingers!!!

[Muscle Car Lover]

Originally Posted by Camaro_krazee

Congrats! When did she get on the train[ship date]? How far is Buffalo from North Boston?
YAY!!! Shouldn't be long! Maybe you'll have her by mid week? crossed fingers!!!

Buffalo is customs I believe so who knows. Maybe next week? I have some parts (ZL-1 rock guards, gorilla lugs) that the dealer will install plus however long to get the Xpel put on before I drive her away. No hurry, but glad she is coming home.