The MRVSJ-18 Arrives in San Jose Part 1/2; 9/18/08

[sjrailfan35]

Does it still show up at 7:20?

[DRK6644]

What does MRVSJ stand for if I may ask? I'm assuming the SJ stands for San Jose. Also where does it originate from?

[sjrailfan35]

@DRK6644 (M) Manifest (RV) Roseville (SJ) San Jose. You were right about the SJ part. It terminates from Roseville yard I believe and stops at San Jose yard (formerly known as Newhall Yard) north of CP Julian.

[trainboy94]

When does MSJRV usually roll through Diridon

[unionpacificrr]

The MRVSJ stops in the San Jose Yard before it even reaches the Diridon, which is to the south of the yard. It never passes through the Diridon.

[trainboy94]

What about its counterpart, are there any freights through Diridon during the day

[unionpacificrr]

Nope, same thing for the MSJRV. As for freight through the Diridon, there's the northbound empty auto trains (AMLOAR usually) that run about twice a week at completely random times. You pretty much have to have a "headsup" to catch these.  There's also the Permanente Local (LRB32) that runs five days a week during the day, and it will usually pass through the Diridon station if it has to serve the Permanente Branch or the industries in the Luther area.

[trainboy94]

Oh ok, I was wondering, cuz I was gonna railfan the throat tracks of Diridon

[unionpacificrr]

Ahh OK, the best place to go is the north end of platform 4/5. You're right in the middle of all the action.

[trainboy94]

No I meant right outside of the station, north of the signal bridge

[SF3751]

Great stuff Nick, you see #14 and #11 today by any chance?

[unionpacificrr]

thanks alex! nope, i heard 11 though from school lol.

[SF3751]

What'd you hear from it?

[unionpacificrr]

the horn lol

[UPTurner]

Awesome Video Nick!!

[unionpacificrr]

thanks turner!!