10/24/22 - Build Week - MY 23

[Ryan74]

Calling the northfolk southern phone #. Got rail car info from Ford Chat.

the train is making quick progress. Already in Decatur IL as of 8pm.

Copy and pasted from another thread:


Norfolk Southern (NS)

1. Call 800-635-5768

2. Press 2.

3. Press 2.

4. Enter the letters on the numeric keypad then press #. As in: TTGX will be 8849

5. Enter the numbers then press #.

Decatur must be one of the hubs. Wonder at which point it changes to Convo.

Looks like it goes to Kansas City from there and then maybe by truck to Granger?

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[Braeden]

Looks like it goes to Kansas City from there and then maybe by truck to Granger?

I vaguely remember someone mentioning that before maybe..

 

[J17GT]

I vaguely remember someone mentioning that before maybe..

The last rail car status you’ll get is “Voltz Missouri” which took me a bit to figure out. It’s the Norfolk Southern “Voltz” rail yard just outside Kansas City. Real close to the KC truck plant. It will go via convoy form there for the 3 hour drive to Granger.

My truck shipped from Dearborn on 1/9, then made it to the Voltz rail yard on 1/11. It just arrived at Granger today.

 

[Braeden]

The last rail car status you’ll get is “Voltz Missouri” which took me a bit to figure out. It’s the Norfolk Southern “Voltz” rail yard just outside Kansas City. Real close to the KC truck plant. It will go via convoy form there for the 3 hour drive to Granger.

My truck shipped from Dearborn on 1/9, then made it to the Voltz rail yard on 1/11. It just arrived at Granger today.

That’s a quick turnaround! Thanks for the info.

 

[J17GT]

That’s a quick turnaround! Thanks for the info.

Yes, I was prepped for super slow shipping, but it made the trip in 8 days. Hope the same for you!

 

[jjackamn]

ho hum. 2023 PB Lariat 4x4. I’m in shipping hell. On my 14th ETA. Called Ford Chat again today. Last status change was January 11th. Still sitting at Ramp 5M in New Boston Michigan as of 1/11/23. I was built 10/31/22. Next ETA is 1/22/23 which is Sunday. I’m not holding my breath.

 

[bigman6166]

ho hum. 2023 PB Lariat 4x4. I’m in shipping hell. On my 14th ETA. Called Ford Chat again today. Last status change was January 11th. Still sitting at Ramp 5M in New Boston Michigan as of 1/11/23. I was built 10/31/22. Next ETA is 1/22/23 which is Sunday. I’m not holding my breath.

Right there with ya bro!

 

[Ryan74]

The last rail car status you’ll get is “Voltz Missouri” which took me a bit to figure out. It’s the Norfolk Southern “Voltz” rail yard just outside Kansas City. Real close to the KC truck plant. It will go via convoy form there for the 3 hour drive to Granger.

My truck shipped from Dearborn on 1/9, then made it to the Voltz rail yard on 1/11. It just arrived at Granger today.

I got a railcar number and just called and I thought it sounded like Booth Missouri but maybe it was Voltz

 

[Braeden]

I got a railcar number and just called and I thought it sounded like Booth Missouri but maybe it was Voltz

We are definitely on the same train. I just checked and same update. I think it says Voltz, Missouri. 11:30am actual placement of car.

Now just need picked up by truck and off we go to Granger.

 

[J17GT]

Cross your fingers your transport went better than mine....

 

[nomarhits400]

I picked my truck up Friday! Already put on the bed cover, black lug nuts, splash guards and rear wheel well inserts! 2023 PB Avalanche Lariat with BAP

..and your stubby antennae! Looks sweet- love the Diamondback- out of my price range, but looks great!

 

[869]

We are definitely on the same train. I just checked and same update. I think it says Voltz, Missouri. 11:30am actual placement of car.

Now just need picked up by truck and off we go to Granger.

Actual placement is a great sign. N/S will eventually note unloading but only briefly as the car will be loaded and sent back the other way.

Ford will update you to Ramp 6P (maybe others there at Voltz as well), which means it's ready for pickup. You may or may not catch them with the convoy shipping detail, which was only available for about 4 hours before being marked delivered to Granger.

A/P to Convoy for me was 3-4 days, but over a holiday weekend

 

[Braeden]

Actual placement is a great sign. N/S will eventually note unloading but only briefly as the car will be loaded and sent back the other way.

Ford will update you to Ramp 6P (maybe others there at Voltz as well), which means it's ready for pickup. You may or may not catch them with the convoy shipping detail, which was only available for about 4 hours before being marked delivered to Granger.

A/P to Convoy for me was 3-4 days, but over a holiday weekend

Thanks! Awesome you guys are able to share so much in detail. Helps everyone.

 

[869]

I only called 900 times over the weekend!

 

[F150tripin]

ho hum. 2023 PB Lariat 4x4. I’m in shipping hell. On my 14th ETA. Called Ford Chat again today. Last status change was January 11th. Still sitting at Ramp 5M in New Boston Michigan as of 1/11/23. I was built 10/31/22. Next ETA is 1/22/23 which is Sunday. I’m not holding my breath.

"Shipping Hell" is definitely one of the delay factors. Wait one day you'll be as surprised as I am right now..

Got an email from Ford informing me of yet another delay (to ensure my satisfaction no less.. LOL) and the new delivery date was Feb 2nd - 8th.

A few minutes later the dealer sales representative texts me, "Your Lariat has made it to Mohave, CA".....

If this thread on BNSF travel time accurate, I am suddenly optimistic it will arrive within days.

November 29
Arrived Barstow CA 1:59am

December 01
Departed Barstow CA 11:50am
Departed Hinkley CA 12:20 pm
Departed Boron CA 12:54 pm
Departed Sanborn CA 1:22 pm
Departed Mojave CA 1:31 pm
Arrived Bakersfield 5:18pm

December 02
Departed Bakersfield CA 11:47am
Departed Shafter CA 2:19pm
Departed Elmo CA 3:07pm
Departed Corcoran CA 4:12pm
Departed Conejo CA 5:00pm
Arrived Fresno CA 7:19pm
Departed Stockton CA 9:30pm
Departed Bixler CA 10:15pm

December 03
Arrived Point Richmond CA 12:45 am

December 04
Placed at customer location Richmond 1:03pm
Called dealer, asked them to pull it for delivery

December 05
Empty - Released by customer 6:17 pm
Promptly called dealer, asked again to verify it was pulled

December 06
Arrived at Dealership 8:30am

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