2019 Raptor Intel

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ZAGA

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i looked through so many pages on this thread to determine how to track a rail?
anyone have a mechanism to do so?
 

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i looked through so many pages on this thread to determine how to track a rail?
anyone have a mechanism to do so?
Ford chat should tell you approximate State rail car is at.

After tracking thru a few States using Ford chat Intel I figured out the route and more importantly the rail company.

Rail company won't release any info so I figured out which railyard it would be going to as its final destination. I then Googled transporters for that railyard and called them acting as if I was the final destination dealership. I gave last 8 of VIN until I found the right transporter.

Then I called the transporter each day for ETA to dealership. They will wait until the transport truck has a full load.

Next thing I know truck is delivered.



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Ford chat should tell you approximate State rail car is at.

After tracking thru a few States using Ford chat Intel I figured out the route and more importantly the rail company.

Rail company won't release any info so I figured out which railyard it would be going to as its final destination. I then Googled transporters for that railyard and called them acting as if I was the final destination dealership. I gave last 8 of VIN until I found the right transporter.

Then I called the transporter each day for ETA to dealership. They will wait until the transport truck has a full load.

Next thing I know truck is delivered.



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nice trick, i will try to do the same
are you in CA? how long did the rail take to get to final destination? trying to get a ballpark
 

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nice trick, i will try to do the same
are you in CA? how long did the rail take to get to final destination? trying to get a ballpark

yes, in Southern California. the time is really all over the map but in my case, it took about 1 week for the train to leave Detroit and deliver to rail yard. Then about 2-3 days before it was delivered to dealership.

where in California are you? If its SoCal, I can share railyard info
 

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yes, in Southern California. the time is really all over the map but in my case, it took about 1 week for the train to leave Detroit and deliver to rail yard. Then about 2-3 days before it was delivered to dealership.

where in California are you? If its SoCal, I can share railyard info

I am in san diego so yes please share the info you have, i would really appreciate it...
if it took a week and a half then thats awesome
they told me it is at an intermediate point in MI
 

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I am in san diego so yes please share the info you have, i would really appreciate it...
if it took a week and a half then thats awesome
they told me it is at an intermediate point in MI

sent you a PM.
 

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So here’s how mine played out. I haven’t even been to the dealer yet as it arrived yesterday afternoon and I’m away.
Ordered 2/28
Shipped 4/23
Delivered 4/30
Can’t wait to get her in my hands!


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Thats great, congrats! I ordered around the same time as you 2/24, but all I get are crickets... No VIN yet, hoping to get the truck before June.
 

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anyone familiar with tracking with BNSF?
Figure out final destination railyard for autos then call local transport companies acting like you are from the dealership to get ETA to dealership


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