cj2driver

Just heard my C7 went to 4200 and is in transit via Toledo. Anybody know how long from plant to Los Angeles. I'm worried about the minus 30 windchills this week on the new paint!

Michael A

Wind chill only affects warmed bodied animals. That, and the cars in an enclosed rail car anyway. GM tests their cars to -20F and below, so no worries.

Michael

air86

1 Yr and 6 months! That's what It will feel like anyway. Hopefully wouldn't be too long maybe 3-4 weeks?

KenHorse

This oughta prime ur pump

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...-shipping.html

cj2driver

Finally got a railcar number and found the car was in Gibson Indiana, which is closer to Bowling Green than it was a week ago when trucked to Toledo. Using this routing, it may go to Minot, ND before heading south. Bummed! Used AdrianS tracking procedure
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...post1585947290

KenHorse

Welcome to GM's new efficient shipping model

cj2driver

11/12/13 - 3000
12/2/13 - 3300
12/17/13 - 3400
1/2/14 - BUILT (I know, the first day back after New Year's--THE ideal build date)
1/3/14 - 3800
1/6/14 - 4200
1/7/14 - trucked to Toledo rail yard
1/13/14 - Arrived Gibson, IN

cj2driver

1/15/14 - Depart Joliet, IL 6:46 am
Depart Lomax, IL 10:55 am
210 miles in 4 hours - about 50 mph average!

netguy

My car took slightly over 2 weeks to go from KY to Santa Ana, CA. Granted, it was over the Christmas and New Year holidays, and I'm not sure how that affects rail transfer.

As for damage, the only damage mine had (black z51) was minor chafing on the hood near the windshield (this only affected about an inch of surface area). I was told it was due to the wind constantly blowing against the "sock" the car comes in. The dealer will typically take care of this. Callaway, in my instance, buffed everything out and detailed the car. It was 100% perfect with no blemishes after they were done.

Good luck & congrats!

cj2driver

Thanks for the info netguy--your two weeks sounds about right. It was really moving for the past two days after a long stay in the railyard.
1/15/14 - Marsline, MO 2:27 pm
Congo, MO 4:11 pm
1/16/14 - Wellsford, KS 7:05 am
Goodwell, OK 11:30 am
Dalhart, TX 2:15 pm
Tucumcari, NM 6:29 pm

cj2driver

http://www.baycrossings.org/Archives...5_June/Map.jpg

Here's the route map for the tracks to L.A. Weird that you go down to El Paso from Tucumcari, rather than following Route 66 or I-40 West.

http://www.fallscityedge.com/CMImage...road%20Map.gif
http://www.up.com/aboutup/reference/..._map/index.htm

z51vett

Not a Corvette but my wife's new SS came out of Benicia Cal. took about 2 weeks to get to Atlanta Ga. dealer.
z51vett
Doug

cj2driver

off load facility in LA http://www.watcocompanies.com/Media/...ust%202006.pdf

Zymurgy

How did you get your rail car number?

cj2driver

Dealer can get it from District Office or paperwork (under history ETTX ###### after car hits code 4200.

KenHorse

Ya know.... I was seriously thinking about going through all this, getting the number and tracking my C7's shipping (I have been at 4200 for 2 days now).

But after thinking about it, what good would it do me? After all, it's gonna take as long as it takes regardless of my tracking it or not. And all tracking would do is make me anticipate delivery even more than I already am.

So I think I will let nature take its course and wait for the dealer to call to come pick her up

cj2driver

KenHorse I was kinda thinking that when I started. Did that for one I ordered back in August--long story short the dealer screwed up the options and had to reorder in November. I was so fed up with waiting for 5 months, but its cool to be getting the cities and checking on MapQuest to see it getting closer. Just checked and mine is now in Maricopa, AZ. Just saying...

cj2driver

1/15/14 Lomax, IL 10:55am
Marsline, MO 2:27pm
1/16/14 Burlington, KS 12:23 am
Wellsford, KS 7:05 am
Goodwell, OK 11:30am
Dalhart, TX 2:15 pm
King, TX 5:13 pm
Tucumcari, NM 6:29 pm arrive
Tucumcari, NM 10:11 pm
1/17/14 Planet, TX 3:55am
Lizard, NM 6:04 am
Afton, NM 8:28am
Aden, NM 9:16am
Gage, NM 11:47 am
Loman, AZ 5:28 pm
Maricopa, AZ 9:00 pm
Bosque, AZ 10:30 pm
1/18/14 Bertram, CA 5:56am
Thermal, CA 6:26am
Redlands, CA 9:39am
Mira Loma, CA 11:41am (Constructively placed)
1/21/14 Delivered to dealer
1/22/12 Delivered to owner

It was really fun tracking the train. Tried to see it get unloaded at Mira Loma's car facility, but security was super tight. Hope this takes a little mystery out of the Union Pacific routing. Pics to follow.