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Quiz about CSXTs former Detroit Division
Quiz about CSXTs former Detroit Division

CSXT's (former) Detroit Division Quiz


Think you know the CSX Transportion Railroad in Michigan? It is rumored that CSX stands for (C)hessie System, (S)eaborn System, and e(X)tras. But even its employees don't know what it stands for.

A multiple-choice quiz by breus. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
breus
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
172,160
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
276
Last 3 plays: creekerjess (7/10), demurechicky (10/10), Guest 172 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The HQ of the Detroit Division was located near what city? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Detroit Division merged with what other division of CSX on Feb 3, 2004? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Detroit Division was located in what region of CSX? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. All the track miles of the Detroit Division were in the state of Michigan?


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of the diamond where the Saginaw Subdivision, and Detroit Subivisions cross? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. No train had a manned caboose on the Detroit Division.


Question 7 of 10
7. How many dispatchers did the Detroit Division have? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where were the dispatchers for Detroit Division located? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who supplies the crews on the Canadian Pacific trains that travel between Canada and Grand Rapids on the former Detroit Division? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Amtrak has no trackage rights in the former Detroit Division.



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Mar 09 2024 : creekerjess: 7/10
Feb 26 2024 : demurechicky: 10/10
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 172: 5/10
Feb 02 2024 : jackslade: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The HQ of the Detroit Division was located near what city?

Answer: Detroit

It was located on Levan Road in Livonia on the outskirts of Detroit.
2. The Detroit Division merged with what other division of CSX on Feb 3, 2004?

Answer: Chicago

The new Division is called the Chicago Division.
3. The Detroit Division was located in what region of CSX?

Answer: Western Region

Western Region included the Detroit, Chicago, Great Lakes divisions up to Feb 3, 2004.
4. All the track miles of the Detroit Division were in the state of Michigan?

Answer: False

The Detroit Division also had track in Ohio and Canada.
5. What is the name of the diamond where the Saginaw Subdivision, and Detroit Subivisions cross?

Answer: Plymouth

Plymouth Yard is on 3 sides of the diamond. A diamond is were two track cross.
6. No train had a manned caboose on the Detroit Division.

Answer: False

The Cannonball between Muskegon and Grand Rapids and back, had a manned caboose. The conductor of the train rides back there to throw the swing bridge at Grand Haven. Other locals have cabooses, but only for backup moves. The Cannonball was the only named non-passenger train on CSX rail in Michigan.
7. How many dispatchers did the Detroit Division have?

Answer: Three dispatchers and one chief dispatcher

There is the AW, AX, BX and the Detroit Chief.
8. Where were the dispatchers for Detroit Division located?

Answer: Jacksonville, FL

Almost all of CSX Dispatchers are located in Jacksonville.
9. Who supplies the crews on the Canadian Pacific trains that travel between Canada and Grand Rapids on the former Detroit Division?

Answer: CSX

The crews on the trains both from Chicago to Grand Rapids (in the Chicago Division) and Grand Rapids to Canada are crews stationed in Grand Rapids.
10. Amtrak has no trackage rights in the former Detroit Division.

Answer: False

They have trackage rights in the Grand Rapids Terminal and Ludington Sub., a total of about 10 miles of trackage rights.
Source: Author breus

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