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I'll take a guess and say it was the Z-CHCSSE. When I've seen that train at University, it usually comes in between 2-4 in the afternoon, so theres a good chance that that was the train you've seen. But thats not to say though is wasn't the Z-CHCPLT. Its been awhile since I've last heard or seen of that train, so either the BNSF quit running it, or it just runs when I'm not out.

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Aaron B.
Elk River, MN

I was going to reply earlier but decided to wait for those who may have known for sure. My info is just guessing or the dreaded assuming!

Lately, the CHCSSE arrives/leaves NTW ~0900. The CHCPTL has been late morning or midday. There does seem to be a few of each everyday and occasionally will have a set-out or pick up in Midway, further delaying the "usual" time.

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Out of the 7-10+ Z trains that run through Northtown (excluding CHCLAU) the CHCSSE2/8 leaves Northtown between noon and one. It could be a late CHCPTL2 too. None of this is concrete though. Typically Z trains have crap for power so I don't pay very much attention.

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And remember the S and Q trains, unless you have a scanner its hard to "guess" as to what train it is.

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