✅ 7/11/22 Lightning Build Week Group

[Yellow Buddy]

Yeah, they told me I was going to transfer to BNSF, I haven't been able to find a trace method for them.

Is your railcar number still the same as the one that was delivered in Gibson IN?

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[Sdctcher]

What's the hold up with @Sdctcher . He should be shipped and have his ride soon.

But

At least my Window Sticker changed.
Maybe Progress?

 

[Ford Senior Master]

I sure hope not. It's 78 miles away, straight shot, no obstacles, no junctions, minimal elevation. A couple of bridges, but I don't think any of them are draw. If it coasts as a comfortable 20-25 mph, it's 3-4 hours max.

It doesn't matter though, just found out this morning I need to fly out, which means there's a near zero chance for me to pick up the truck in August now as I'm only home for about 24 hours between next Thurs and Fri before I fly out again. Earliest I can pick up the truck after that is probably Sept 9th.

That freaking sucks... Sept 9??

 

[Yellow Buddy]

That freaking sucks... Sept 9??

Unless there’s an off chance of me picking it up during the 24 hours I’m home. But even if I do, it’ll just be parked at Ramp YB aka my driveway until I get back

 

[bobrosco]

Did you try 1-2-3-4?

They ask for your name prior, which I assume they match to the pin.

 

[bobrosco]

Is your railcar number still the same as the one that was delivered in Gibson IN?

Yes

 

[Yellow Buddy]

Yes

Does this work with your VIN at all?
https://www.bnsf.com/cws/tracing/

Owner:	TTX Company-Autoracks
Type:	Vehicular Flat
AAR Class:	FA: Flat car specifically equipped with superstructure or containers for transporting set-up vehicles, not suitable for miscellaneous commodities.
AAR Type:	V971
Detail Info:	Vehicular Flat Cars, Bi-level rack, single unit, fully enclosed with doors and roof, High level, Extreme Height: 18ft 10in - 19ft 1in, Doors: Full height, Radial
Plate:	J
Max Gross Weight:	179000
Load Limit:	70200
Ext L/W/H:	93' 10" / 10' 8" / 19' 0"
Int L/W/H:	89' 4" / 9' 0" / 0' 0"
User Notes:	Ex UP Rack Number Now FXE Rack

 

[NoCharge]

@TaxmanHog Ford account page now shows built and an ETA of 8/23 - 8/29

 

[Yellow Buddy]

@TaxmanHog Ford account page now shows built and an ETA of 8/23 - 8/29

That means you should be out of Area 51!

 

[EVfuture]

Mine arrived in Birmingham at 5:16 am.
Surely they won't leave yours in Baltimore until Sunday.

mine departed this morning Forrestville GA. It is almost Atlanta. I have good feelings. This shipment is moving pretty fast.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

Now that we’re moving. Is it time for me to re-hash the choo choo music video?

 

[bobrosco]

Does this work with your VIN at all?
https://www.bnsf.com/cws/tracing/

I've tried it as many ways as I can think:

 

[Yellow Buddy]

I've tried it as many ways as I can think:

Darn...ok back to searching..

 

[bobrosco]

For BNSF:

I called and after pushing a lot of random numbers and entering my "PIN" several times, was actually able to speak to a representative (super nice guy). He informed be BNSF will not share any tracking or trace or location info without being a registered customer. I, as an individual, cannot register and my business has no business with shipping or logistics, so they declined my application.

So it comes down to asking Ford for trace info, since they can access it, or if someone happens to be a customer of BNSF through their work and is willing to check.

All of that info is pretty much what I already found on the internet, but it's still the case now. I'm pretty sure I would have wasted less of BNSF's time and resources if they'd just give the trace info like several other carriers do.

 

[EVfuture]

For BNSF:

I called and after pushing a lot of random numbers and entering my "PIN" several times, was actually able to speak to a representative (super nice guy). He informed be BNSF will not share any tracking or trace or location info without being a registered customer. I, as an individual, cannot register and my business has no business with shipping or logistics, so they declined my application.

So it comes down to asking Ford for trace info, since they can access it, or if someone happens to be a customer of BNSF through their work and is willing to check.

All of that info is pretty much what I already found on the internet, but it's still the case now. I'm pretty sure I would have wasted less of BNSF's time and resources if they'd just give the trace info like several other carriers do.

I would avoid calling and talking to real person. These guys may get tired of getting phone calls from people like us, and change system which will make harder for future owners tracking their vehicles

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