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QUOTE: Originally posted by eolafan spbed, when you are in the Omaha area I strongly suggest you drive up to Fremont where the UP and BNSF have main lines and LOTS of traffic (especially on UP). I was there about a year back and thouroughly enjoyed my visit.
Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Saturday, March 19, 2005 1:29 PM OK I booked the flights. I arrive 05/09 & depart 05/13. You got me so hopped up that I added 1 more day to the trip so I will have time to see Fremont/Lincoln & Omaha besides Gibbons. Thanks for your assistance [:D] [:)] QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Omaha is not as good as the Gibbon area. The Amtrak Depot is sure a Very good bet because that's where the UP and the BNSF run side by side for at least 3 Miles. On a good day you can catch at least 5 to 10 UP's and if your very luck enough you will catch somewhere's like mabe 5 BNSF Trains. That's if your lucky. One of the Best Places in Nebraska to to catch real good action would be the UP's Grand Island to O'Fallons line.The line that runs just south of Gibbon has alot of Trains too. On the BNSF I strongly suggest the BNSF Lincoln area,Alliance area,& BNSF's Crawford Hill. There are some very nice Photo areas up in the sand hills just northwest of Grand Island. Just make sure you bring plenty of Film & a Video camera to record all the action because you won't be going home empty handed. I realy don't know much about the Motel's out there but there isn't any problem checking them out though. Have fun! BNSFrailfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Saturday, March 19, 2005 1:42 PM BTW have you yourself ever been in Gibbon? [:D][:o)][8D] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply PwdOpd Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Oklahoma 76 posts Posted by PwdOpd on Saturday, March 19, 2005 6:03 PM Gibbon itself is not a good place to stay. Try Grand Island as there a lot of good motels there and it's only a short drive from there to Gibbon Jct which is east of Gibbon itself just a couple of miles. Lots of action is guaranteed. Paul Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 19, 2005 8:11 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by PwdOpd Gibbon itself is not a good place to stay. Try Grand Island as there a lot of good motels there and it's only a short drive from there to Gibbon Jct which is east of Gibbon itself just a couple of miles. Lots of action is guaranteed. Paul I agree. Grand Island would be a much better place! There are alot of very nice places to eat there too.[:p]. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 19, 2005 8:25 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. QUOTE: Originally posted by PwdOpd Gibbon itself is not a good place to stay. Try Grand Island as there a lot of good motels there and it's only a short drive from there to Gibbon Jct which is east of Gibbon itself just a couple of miles. Lots of action is guaranteed. Paul I agree. Grand Island would be a much better place! There are alot of very nice places to eat there too.[:p]. BNSFrailfan. Oh by the way! You do must have to go to Grand Island,You'll just love what you will see. The BNSF over the UP,or is that the UP under the BNSF[:D][8D]. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit PwdOpd Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Oklahoma 76 posts Posted by PwdOpd on Saturday, March 19, 2005 8:38 PM BNSF crosses the UP on the east side of town. This is BNSF's main coal route from the Powder River Basin to points south and east of Kansas City. It goes through Lincoln where Mookie lives. If you go from Omaha via Fremont, use US 30 west of Fremont and you will follow UP's main all the way to Grand Island and Gibbon and even on to Pine Bluff, Wyoming. May will be a good month. Have fun. Paul Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 19, 2005 9:55 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by PwdOpd BNSF crosses the UP on the east side of town. This is BNSF's main coal route from the Powder River Basin to points south and east of Kansas City. It goes through Lincoln where Mookie lives. If you go from Omaha via Fremont, use US 30 west of Fremont and you will follow UP's main all the way to Grand Island and Gibbon and even on to Pine Bluff, Wyoming. May will be a good month. Have fun. Paul You sure got that right! BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:55 AM Thank U 4 the suggestion. Any city or place where you can both UPRR & BNSF together is a place I want to be. My plan is actually at 1st to stay at Kearney which according to the AAA books has plenty of motels and is closer to Gibbon then G. Island. Once I leave Gibbon I will go to G. Island on my way to the Fremont. Thank U again as I would have missed this if not for your suggestion which I greatly appreciate Do you know if Lincoln is only a BNSF spot or does the UPRR also go thru? [:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:00 AM Actually I am going to do your plan in reverse. From the airport straight to Gibbon. From there I saw Rte 30 & will take me thru G/Island & Fremont back to the Omaha. Thanks again I am really hopped up & cannot wait to see the action at all these places. [8D][:p][:o)] Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:02 AM Thanks & yes my plan is Gibbon/GIsland/Fremont/Omaha [8D][:D][:p][:)] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:04 AM I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:54 AM For a $118.00 RT fare + a couple days meals & motels + a rental car it sounds like a terrific investment to me from what you & PwdOpd have posted. I am already pumped up to like the nth degree about it. It seems something akin to how I felt before the 1st time I ever hit Daggett CA which turned out to way beyond my expectations. I am sure this will also be far more then what I imagine based on yours & PwdOpd postings. [:D][:D][:o)][:o)] Is Lincoln only a BNSF town[?][?][?] QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:04 AM I see you live only a little north of Omaha. I could arrange to spend my last nite in Neb in your town & meet you for dinner if you like? [:D][:p][8D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:44 AM Lincoln is primarily BNSF and has just a smidge of UP. They do some local switching and that's about all. Can't believe you are going to be that close to North Platte and won't stop there to see the UP. Stayed in Gibbon one night for a week - just a spot in the road. Had an egg/chicken plant there. I, personally, would start in North Platte then hit Kearney and Grand Island a little and end up in Omaha. UP/BNSF - a train is a train - and the viewing would be the best from those towns. North Platte actually has places for viewing - Grand Island, Kearney will be hunt and peck. And during the week, Lincoln is pretty commercial for good viewing. Both Willy2 and I have some good spots, but unless you live here, or have time to spend here, you will spend most of your time hunting and pecking to get a good spot. If you ask Brother Carl real nicely - he was here just a year ago and followed the UP western route. Maybe he will give you some tips. Mook She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:56 AM Thanks for ur suggestions I am not a big yard guy. I am more into speed & interlockings I did check out No. Platte & it is 2 more hours west of Gibbon & then it would be 2 more hours back so I see if I have the time to do it. Lincoln thanks for confirming it is a BNSF town. I only mentioned Kearney as it has motels according to the AAA & is where I will be spending my nites when I am at Gibbon. What is Carls forum name so I can send him a heads up? [:o)] Originally posted by Mookie Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:26 AM Brother Carl will find you - he reads the forum every day. That way if he chooses not to respond he has that option. Moo She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:41 AM OK & thanks[:D] Originally posted by Mookie [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:43 AM Can you advise me more/less where to see the action you described? [:D] Originally posted by eolafan Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:07 AM This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:35 AM Thanks for replying. Please send me your recipe for dieting as I need it also. spbed@yahoo.com [:D] Thanks for the confirm on the advice. I have printed it all. My intention is to take I80 from the airport to Gibbon (faster way). Once I leave Goibbon I intend to use 30 to G/Island/Fremont & if BNSF railfan can meet me for dinner in Blair if not I will proceed to Omaha. [8D][:p] Yes I hope the weather cooperates but since I can not control it I will just have to work around it if I hit a unlucky stretch. [:(] I'm more a UPRR guy so unless I find I have free time I do not think I will reach Lincoln but thanks for the suggestion. If I do get theeeir I will be sure to heed your words & be very nice if I meet the person you are thinking of. [:D] I am not a yard guy. Speed & interlockings are far more interesting to me. Again, if I have xtra time I will consider a push westward from Gibbon to No. Platte. [:o)] Kearney according to AAA has motels which fits my needs & is real close to Gibbon as I expect to spend at least 2 nites at Kearney before beginning the eastward pu***o G/Island/Fremont/Omaha. So far in my rail fan adventures AAA has never let me down. [:o)] QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:33 AM Just making sure you saw my offer to meet for dinner on 05/12? [:D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Omaha is not as good as the Gibbon area. The Amtrak Depot is sure a Very good bet because that's where the UP and the BNSF run side by side for at least 3 Miles. On a good day you can catch at least 5 to 10 UP's and if your very luck enough you will catch somewhere's like mabe 5 BNSF Trains. That's if your lucky. One of the Best Places in Nebraska to to catch real good action would be the UP's Grand Island to O'Fallons line.The line that runs just south of Gibbon has alot of Trains too. On the BNSF I strongly suggest the BNSF Lincoln area,Alliance area,& BNSF's Crawford Hill. There are some very nice Photo areas up in the sand hills just northwest of Grand Island. Just make sure you bring plenty of Film & a Video camera to record all the action because you won't be going home empty handed. I realy don't know much about the Motel's out there but there isn't any problem checking them out though. Have fun! BNSFrailfan.
Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply PwdOpd Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Oklahoma 76 posts Posted by PwdOpd on Saturday, March 19, 2005 6:03 PM Gibbon itself is not a good place to stay. Try Grand Island as there a lot of good motels there and it's only a short drive from there to Gibbon Jct which is east of Gibbon itself just a couple of miles. Lots of action is guaranteed. Paul Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 19, 2005 8:11 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by PwdOpd Gibbon itself is not a good place to stay. Try Grand Island as there a lot of good motels there and it's only a short drive from there to Gibbon Jct which is east of Gibbon itself just a couple of miles. Lots of action is guaranteed. Paul I agree. Grand Island would be a much better place! There are alot of very nice places to eat there too.[:p]. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 19, 2005 8:25 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. QUOTE: Originally posted by PwdOpd Gibbon itself is not a good place to stay. Try Grand Island as there a lot of good motels there and it's only a short drive from there to Gibbon Jct which is east of Gibbon itself just a couple of miles. Lots of action is guaranteed. Paul I agree. Grand Island would be a much better place! There are alot of very nice places to eat there too.[:p]. BNSFrailfan. Oh by the way! You do must have to go to Grand Island,You'll just love what you will see. The BNSF over the UP,or is that the UP under the BNSF[:D][8D]. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit PwdOpd Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Oklahoma 76 posts Posted by PwdOpd on Saturday, March 19, 2005 8:38 PM BNSF crosses the UP on the east side of town. This is BNSF's main coal route from the Powder River Basin to points south and east of Kansas City. It goes through Lincoln where Mookie lives. If you go from Omaha via Fremont, use US 30 west of Fremont and you will follow UP's main all the way to Grand Island and Gibbon and even on to Pine Bluff, Wyoming. May will be a good month. Have fun. Paul Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 19, 2005 9:55 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by PwdOpd BNSF crosses the UP on the east side of town. This is BNSF's main coal route from the Powder River Basin to points south and east of Kansas City. It goes through Lincoln where Mookie lives. If you go from Omaha via Fremont, use US 30 west of Fremont and you will follow UP's main all the way to Grand Island and Gibbon and even on to Pine Bluff, Wyoming. May will be a good month. Have fun. Paul You sure got that right! BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:55 AM Thank U 4 the suggestion. Any city or place where you can both UPRR & BNSF together is a place I want to be. My plan is actually at 1st to stay at Kearney which according to the AAA books has plenty of motels and is closer to Gibbon then G. Island. Once I leave Gibbon I will go to G. Island on my way to the Fremont. Thank U again as I would have missed this if not for your suggestion which I greatly appreciate Do you know if Lincoln is only a BNSF spot or does the UPRR also go thru? [:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:00 AM Actually I am going to do your plan in reverse. From the airport straight to Gibbon. From there I saw Rte 30 & will take me thru G/Island & Fremont back to the Omaha. Thanks again I am really hopped up & cannot wait to see the action at all these places. [8D][:p][:o)] Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:02 AM Thanks & yes my plan is Gibbon/GIsland/Fremont/Omaha [8D][:D][:p][:)] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:04 AM I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:54 AM For a $118.00 RT fare + a couple days meals & motels + a rental car it sounds like a terrific investment to me from what you & PwdOpd have posted. I am already pumped up to like the nth degree about it. It seems something akin to how I felt before the 1st time I ever hit Daggett CA which turned out to way beyond my expectations. I am sure this will also be far more then what I imagine based on yours & PwdOpd postings. [:D][:D][:o)][:o)] Is Lincoln only a BNSF town[?][?][?] QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:04 AM I see you live only a little north of Omaha. I could arrange to spend my last nite in Neb in your town & meet you for dinner if you like? [:D][:p][8D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:44 AM Lincoln is primarily BNSF and has just a smidge of UP. They do some local switching and that's about all. Can't believe you are going to be that close to North Platte and won't stop there to see the UP. Stayed in Gibbon one night for a week - just a spot in the road. Had an egg/chicken plant there. I, personally, would start in North Platte then hit Kearney and Grand Island a little and end up in Omaha. UP/BNSF - a train is a train - and the viewing would be the best from those towns. North Platte actually has places for viewing - Grand Island, Kearney will be hunt and peck. And during the week, Lincoln is pretty commercial for good viewing. Both Willy2 and I have some good spots, but unless you live here, or have time to spend here, you will spend most of your time hunting and pecking to get a good spot. If you ask Brother Carl real nicely - he was here just a year ago and followed the UP western route. Maybe he will give you some tips. Mook She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:56 AM Thanks for ur suggestions I am not a big yard guy. I am more into speed & interlockings I did check out No. Platte & it is 2 more hours west of Gibbon & then it would be 2 more hours back so I see if I have the time to do it. Lincoln thanks for confirming it is a BNSF town. I only mentioned Kearney as it has motels according to the AAA & is where I will be spending my nites when I am at Gibbon. What is Carls forum name so I can send him a heads up? [:o)] Originally posted by Mookie Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:26 AM Brother Carl will find you - he reads the forum every day. That way if he chooses not to respond he has that option. Moo She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:41 AM OK & thanks[:D] Originally posted by Mookie [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:43 AM Can you advise me more/less where to see the action you described? [:D] Originally posted by eolafan Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:07 AM This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:35 AM Thanks for replying. Please send me your recipe for dieting as I need it also. spbed@yahoo.com [:D] Thanks for the confirm on the advice. I have printed it all. My intention is to take I80 from the airport to Gibbon (faster way). Once I leave Goibbon I intend to use 30 to G/Island/Fremont & if BNSF railfan can meet me for dinner in Blair if not I will proceed to Omaha. [8D][:p] Yes I hope the weather cooperates but since I can not control it I will just have to work around it if I hit a unlucky stretch. [:(] I'm more a UPRR guy so unless I find I have free time I do not think I will reach Lincoln but thanks for the suggestion. If I do get theeeir I will be sure to heed your words & be very nice if I meet the person you are thinking of. [:D] I am not a yard guy. Speed & interlockings are far more interesting to me. Again, if I have xtra time I will consider a push westward from Gibbon to No. Platte. [:o)] Kearney according to AAA has motels which fits my needs & is real close to Gibbon as I expect to spend at least 2 nites at Kearney before beginning the eastward pu***o G/Island/Fremont/Omaha. So far in my rail fan adventures AAA has never let me down. [:o)] QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:33 AM Just making sure you saw my offer to meet for dinner on 05/12? [:D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
QUOTE: Originally posted by PwdOpd Gibbon itself is not a good place to stay. Try Grand Island as there a lot of good motels there and it's only a short drive from there to Gibbon Jct which is east of Gibbon itself just a couple of miles. Lots of action is guaranteed. Paul
QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. QUOTE: Originally posted by PwdOpd Gibbon itself is not a good place to stay. Try Grand Island as there a lot of good motels there and it's only a short drive from there to Gibbon Jct which is east of Gibbon itself just a couple of miles. Lots of action is guaranteed. Paul I agree. Grand Island would be a much better place! There are alot of very nice places to eat there too.[:p]. BNSFrailfan.
QUOTE: Originally posted by PwdOpd BNSF crosses the UP on the east side of town. This is BNSF's main coal route from the Powder River Basin to points south and east of Kansas City. It goes through Lincoln where Mookie lives. If you go from Omaha via Fremont, use US 30 west of Fremont and you will follow UP's main all the way to Grand Island and Gibbon and even on to Pine Bluff, Wyoming. May will be a good month. Have fun. Paul
Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:00 AM Actually I am going to do your plan in reverse. From the airport straight to Gibbon. From there I saw Rte 30 & will take me thru G/Island & Fremont back to the Omaha. Thanks again I am really hopped up & cannot wait to see the action at all these places. [8D][:p][:o)] Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:02 AM Thanks & yes my plan is Gibbon/GIsland/Fremont/Omaha [8D][:D][:p][:)] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:04 AM I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:54 AM For a $118.00 RT fare + a couple days meals & motels + a rental car it sounds like a terrific investment to me from what you & PwdOpd have posted. I am already pumped up to like the nth degree about it. It seems something akin to how I felt before the 1st time I ever hit Daggett CA which turned out to way beyond my expectations. I am sure this will also be far more then what I imagine based on yours & PwdOpd postings. [:D][:D][:o)][:o)] Is Lincoln only a BNSF town[?][?][?] QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:04 AM I see you live only a little north of Omaha. I could arrange to spend my last nite in Neb in your town & meet you for dinner if you like? [:D][:p][8D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:44 AM Lincoln is primarily BNSF and has just a smidge of UP. They do some local switching and that's about all. Can't believe you are going to be that close to North Platte and won't stop there to see the UP. Stayed in Gibbon one night for a week - just a spot in the road. Had an egg/chicken plant there. I, personally, would start in North Platte then hit Kearney and Grand Island a little and end up in Omaha. UP/BNSF - a train is a train - and the viewing would be the best from those towns. North Platte actually has places for viewing - Grand Island, Kearney will be hunt and peck. And during the week, Lincoln is pretty commercial for good viewing. Both Willy2 and I have some good spots, but unless you live here, or have time to spend here, you will spend most of your time hunting and pecking to get a good spot. If you ask Brother Carl real nicely - he was here just a year ago and followed the UP western route. Maybe he will give you some tips. Mook She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:56 AM Thanks for ur suggestions I am not a big yard guy. I am more into speed & interlockings I did check out No. Platte & it is 2 more hours west of Gibbon & then it would be 2 more hours back so I see if I have the time to do it. Lincoln thanks for confirming it is a BNSF town. I only mentioned Kearney as it has motels according to the AAA & is where I will be spending my nites when I am at Gibbon. What is Carls forum name so I can send him a heads up? [:o)] Originally posted by Mookie Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:26 AM Brother Carl will find you - he reads the forum every day. That way if he chooses not to respond he has that option. Moo She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:41 AM OK & thanks[:D] Originally posted by Mookie [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:43 AM Can you advise me more/less where to see the action you described? [:D] Originally posted by eolafan Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:07 AM This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:35 AM Thanks for replying. Please send me your recipe for dieting as I need it also. spbed@yahoo.com [:D] Thanks for the confirm on the advice. I have printed it all. My intention is to take I80 from the airport to Gibbon (faster way). Once I leave Goibbon I intend to use 30 to G/Island/Fremont & if BNSF railfan can meet me for dinner in Blair if not I will proceed to Omaha. [8D][:p] Yes I hope the weather cooperates but since I can not control it I will just have to work around it if I hit a unlucky stretch. [:(] I'm more a UPRR guy so unless I find I have free time I do not think I will reach Lincoln but thanks for the suggestion. If I do get theeeir I will be sure to heed your words & be very nice if I meet the person you are thinking of. [:D] I am not a yard guy. Speed & interlockings are far more interesting to me. Again, if I have xtra time I will consider a push westward from Gibbon to No. Platte. [:o)] Kearney according to AAA has motels which fits my needs & is real close to Gibbon as I expect to spend at least 2 nites at Kearney before beginning the eastward pu***o G/Island/Fremont/Omaha. So far in my rail fan adventures AAA has never let me down. [:o)] QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:33 AM Just making sure you saw my offer to meet for dinner on 05/12? [:D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:02 AM Thanks & yes my plan is Gibbon/GIsland/Fremont/Omaha [8D][:D][:p][:)] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:04 AM I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:54 AM For a $118.00 RT fare + a couple days meals & motels + a rental car it sounds like a terrific investment to me from what you & PwdOpd have posted. I am already pumped up to like the nth degree about it. It seems something akin to how I felt before the 1st time I ever hit Daggett CA which turned out to way beyond my expectations. I am sure this will also be far more then what I imagine based on yours & PwdOpd postings. [:D][:D][:o)][:o)] Is Lincoln only a BNSF town[?][?][?] QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:04 AM I see you live only a little north of Omaha. I could arrange to spend my last nite in Neb in your town & meet you for dinner if you like? [:D][:p][8D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:44 AM Lincoln is primarily BNSF and has just a smidge of UP. They do some local switching and that's about all. Can't believe you are going to be that close to North Platte and won't stop there to see the UP. Stayed in Gibbon one night for a week - just a spot in the road. Had an egg/chicken plant there. I, personally, would start in North Platte then hit Kearney and Grand Island a little and end up in Omaha. UP/BNSF - a train is a train - and the viewing would be the best from those towns. North Platte actually has places for viewing - Grand Island, Kearney will be hunt and peck. And during the week, Lincoln is pretty commercial for good viewing. Both Willy2 and I have some good spots, but unless you live here, or have time to spend here, you will spend most of your time hunting and pecking to get a good spot. If you ask Brother Carl real nicely - he was here just a year ago and followed the UP western route. Maybe he will give you some tips. Mook She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:56 AM Thanks for ur suggestions I am not a big yard guy. I am more into speed & interlockings I did check out No. Platte & it is 2 more hours west of Gibbon & then it would be 2 more hours back so I see if I have the time to do it. Lincoln thanks for confirming it is a BNSF town. I only mentioned Kearney as it has motels according to the AAA & is where I will be spending my nites when I am at Gibbon. What is Carls forum name so I can send him a heads up? [:o)] Originally posted by Mookie Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:26 AM Brother Carl will find you - he reads the forum every day. That way if he chooses not to respond he has that option. Moo She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:41 AM OK & thanks[:D] Originally posted by Mookie [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:43 AM Can you advise me more/less where to see the action you described? [:D] Originally posted by eolafan Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:07 AM This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:35 AM Thanks for replying. Please send me your recipe for dieting as I need it also. spbed@yahoo.com [:D] Thanks for the confirm on the advice. I have printed it all. My intention is to take I80 from the airport to Gibbon (faster way). Once I leave Goibbon I intend to use 30 to G/Island/Fremont & if BNSF railfan can meet me for dinner in Blair if not I will proceed to Omaha. [8D][:p] Yes I hope the weather cooperates but since I can not control it I will just have to work around it if I hit a unlucky stretch. [:(] I'm more a UPRR guy so unless I find I have free time I do not think I will reach Lincoln but thanks for the suggestion. If I do get theeeir I will be sure to heed your words & be very nice if I meet the person you are thinking of. [:D] I am not a yard guy. Speed & interlockings are far more interesting to me. Again, if I have xtra time I will consider a push westward from Gibbon to No. Platte. [:o)] Kearney according to AAA has motels which fits my needs & is real close to Gibbon as I expect to spend at least 2 nites at Kearney before beginning the eastward pu***o G/Island/Fremont/Omaha. So far in my rail fan adventures AAA has never let me down. [:o)] QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:33 AM Just making sure you saw my offer to meet for dinner on 05/12? [:D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:04 AM I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:54 AM For a $118.00 RT fare + a couple days meals & motels + a rental car it sounds like a terrific investment to me from what you & PwdOpd have posted. I am already pumped up to like the nth degree about it. It seems something akin to how I felt before the 1st time I ever hit Daggett CA which turned out to way beyond my expectations. I am sure this will also be far more then what I imagine based on yours & PwdOpd postings. [:D][:D][:o)][:o)] Is Lincoln only a BNSF town[?][?][?] QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:04 AM I see you live only a little north of Omaha. I could arrange to spend my last nite in Neb in your town & meet you for dinner if you like? [:D][:p][8D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:44 AM Lincoln is primarily BNSF and has just a smidge of UP. They do some local switching and that's about all. Can't believe you are going to be that close to North Platte and won't stop there to see the UP. Stayed in Gibbon one night for a week - just a spot in the road. Had an egg/chicken plant there. I, personally, would start in North Platte then hit Kearney and Grand Island a little and end up in Omaha. UP/BNSF - a train is a train - and the viewing would be the best from those towns. North Platte actually has places for viewing - Grand Island, Kearney will be hunt and peck. And during the week, Lincoln is pretty commercial for good viewing. Both Willy2 and I have some good spots, but unless you live here, or have time to spend here, you will spend most of your time hunting and pecking to get a good spot. If you ask Brother Carl real nicely - he was here just a year ago and followed the UP western route. Maybe he will give you some tips. Mook She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:56 AM Thanks for ur suggestions I am not a big yard guy. I am more into speed & interlockings I did check out No. Platte & it is 2 more hours west of Gibbon & then it would be 2 more hours back so I see if I have the time to do it. Lincoln thanks for confirming it is a BNSF town. I only mentioned Kearney as it has motels according to the AAA & is where I will be spending my nites when I am at Gibbon. What is Carls forum name so I can send him a heads up? [:o)] Originally posted by Mookie Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:26 AM Brother Carl will find you - he reads the forum every day. That way if he chooses not to respond he has that option. Moo She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:41 AM OK & thanks[:D] Originally posted by Mookie [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:43 AM Can you advise me more/less where to see the action you described? [:D] Originally posted by eolafan Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:07 AM This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:35 AM Thanks for replying. Please send me your recipe for dieting as I need it also. spbed@yahoo.com [:D] Thanks for the confirm on the advice. I have printed it all. My intention is to take I80 from the airport to Gibbon (faster way). Once I leave Goibbon I intend to use 30 to G/Island/Fremont & if BNSF railfan can meet me for dinner in Blair if not I will proceed to Omaha. [8D][:p] Yes I hope the weather cooperates but since I can not control it I will just have to work around it if I hit a unlucky stretch. [:(] I'm more a UPRR guy so unless I find I have free time I do not think I will reach Lincoln but thanks for the suggestion. If I do get theeeir I will be sure to heed your words & be very nice if I meet the person you are thinking of. [:D] I am not a yard guy. Speed & interlockings are far more interesting to me. Again, if I have xtra time I will consider a push westward from Gibbon to No. Platte. [:o)] Kearney according to AAA has motels which fits my needs & is real close to Gibbon as I expect to spend at least 2 nites at Kearney before beginning the eastward pu***o G/Island/Fremont/Omaha. So far in my rail fan adventures AAA has never let me down. [:o)] QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:33 AM Just making sure you saw my offer to meet for dinner on 05/12? [:D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Originally posted by PwdOpd Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:04 AM I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:54 AM For a $118.00 RT fare + a couple days meals & motels + a rental car it sounds like a terrific investment to me from what you & PwdOpd have posted. I am already pumped up to like the nth degree about it. It seems something akin to how I felt before the 1st time I ever hit Daggett CA which turned out to way beyond my expectations. I am sure this will also be far more then what I imagine based on yours & PwdOpd postings. [:D][:D][:o)][:o)] Is Lincoln only a BNSF town[?][?][?] QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:04 AM I see you live only a little north of Omaha. I could arrange to spend my last nite in Neb in your town & meet you for dinner if you like? [:D][:p][8D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:44 AM Lincoln is primarily BNSF and has just a smidge of UP. They do some local switching and that's about all. Can't believe you are going to be that close to North Platte and won't stop there to see the UP. Stayed in Gibbon one night for a week - just a spot in the road. Had an egg/chicken plant there. I, personally, would start in North Platte then hit Kearney and Grand Island a little and end up in Omaha. UP/BNSF - a train is a train - and the viewing would be the best from those towns. North Platte actually has places for viewing - Grand Island, Kearney will be hunt and peck. And during the week, Lincoln is pretty commercial for good viewing. Both Willy2 and I have some good spots, but unless you live here, or have time to spend here, you will spend most of your time hunting and pecking to get a good spot. If you ask Brother Carl real nicely - he was here just a year ago and followed the UP western route. Maybe he will give you some tips. Mook She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:56 AM Thanks for ur suggestions I am not a big yard guy. I am more into speed & interlockings I did check out No. Platte & it is 2 more hours west of Gibbon & then it would be 2 more hours back so I see if I have the time to do it. Lincoln thanks for confirming it is a BNSF town. I only mentioned Kearney as it has motels according to the AAA & is where I will be spending my nites when I am at Gibbon. What is Carls forum name so I can send him a heads up? [:o)] Originally posted by Mookie Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:26 AM Brother Carl will find you - he reads the forum every day. That way if he chooses not to respond he has that option. Moo She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:41 AM OK & thanks[:D] Originally posted by Mookie [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:43 AM Can you advise me more/less where to see the action you described? [:D] Originally posted by eolafan Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:07 AM This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:35 AM Thanks for replying. Please send me your recipe for dieting as I need it also. spbed@yahoo.com [:D] Thanks for the confirm on the advice. I have printed it all. My intention is to take I80 from the airport to Gibbon (faster way). Once I leave Goibbon I intend to use 30 to G/Island/Fremont & if BNSF railfan can meet me for dinner in Blair if not I will proceed to Omaha. [8D][:p] Yes I hope the weather cooperates but since I can not control it I will just have to work around it if I hit a unlucky stretch. [:(] I'm more a UPRR guy so unless I find I have free time I do not think I will reach Lincoln but thanks for the suggestion. If I do get theeeir I will be sure to heed your words & be very nice if I meet the person you are thinking of. [:D] I am not a yard guy. Speed & interlockings are far more interesting to me. Again, if I have xtra time I will consider a push westward from Gibbon to No. Platte. [:o)] Kearney according to AAA has motels which fits my needs & is real close to Gibbon as I expect to spend at least 2 nites at Kearney before beginning the eastward pu***o G/Island/Fremont/Omaha. So far in my rail fan adventures AAA has never let me down. [:o)] QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:33 AM Just making sure you saw my offer to meet for dinner on 05/12? [:D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. I guaentee one thing,You won't be going home empty handed. BNSFrailfan.
Originally posted by BNSF railfan. Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:44 AM Lincoln is primarily BNSF and has just a smidge of UP. They do some local switching and that's about all. Can't believe you are going to be that close to North Platte and won't stop there to see the UP. Stayed in Gibbon one night for a week - just a spot in the road. Had an egg/chicken plant there. I, personally, would start in North Platte then hit Kearney and Grand Island a little and end up in Omaha. UP/BNSF - a train is a train - and the viewing would be the best from those towns. North Platte actually has places for viewing - Grand Island, Kearney will be hunt and peck. And during the week, Lincoln is pretty commercial for good viewing. Both Willy2 and I have some good spots, but unless you live here, or have time to spend here, you will spend most of your time hunting and pecking to get a good spot. If you ask Brother Carl real nicely - he was here just a year ago and followed the UP western route. Maybe he will give you some tips. Mook She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 6:56 AM Thanks for ur suggestions I am not a big yard guy. I am more into speed & interlockings I did check out No. Platte & it is 2 more hours west of Gibbon & then it would be 2 more hours back so I see if I have the time to do it. Lincoln thanks for confirming it is a BNSF town. I only mentioned Kearney as it has motels according to the AAA & is where I will be spending my nites when I am at Gibbon. What is Carls forum name so I can send him a heads up? [:o)] Originally posted by Mookie Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:26 AM Brother Carl will find you - he reads the forum every day. That way if he chooses not to respond he has that option. Moo She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:41 AM OK & thanks[:D] Originally posted by Mookie [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:43 AM Can you advise me more/less where to see the action you described? [:D] Originally posted by eolafan Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:07 AM This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:35 AM Thanks for replying. Please send me your recipe for dieting as I need it also. spbed@yahoo.com [:D] Thanks for the confirm on the advice. I have printed it all. My intention is to take I80 from the airport to Gibbon (faster way). Once I leave Goibbon I intend to use 30 to G/Island/Fremont & if BNSF railfan can meet me for dinner in Blair if not I will proceed to Omaha. [8D][:p] Yes I hope the weather cooperates but since I can not control it I will just have to work around it if I hit a unlucky stretch. [:(] I'm more a UPRR guy so unless I find I have free time I do not think I will reach Lincoln but thanks for the suggestion. If I do get theeeir I will be sure to heed your words & be very nice if I meet the person you are thinking of. [:D] I am not a yard guy. Speed & interlockings are far more interesting to me. Again, if I have xtra time I will consider a push westward from Gibbon to No. Platte. [:o)] Kearney according to AAA has motels which fits my needs & is real close to Gibbon as I expect to spend at least 2 nites at Kearney before beginning the eastward pu***o G/Island/Fremont/Omaha. So far in my rail fan adventures AAA has never let me down. [:o)] QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:33 AM Just making sure you saw my offer to meet for dinner on 05/12? [:D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
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Originally posted by Mookie Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Mookie Member sinceJune 2001 From: US 13,488 posts Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:26 AM Brother Carl will find you - he reads the forum every day. That way if he chooses not to respond he has that option. Moo She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:41 AM OK & thanks[:D] Originally posted by Mookie [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:43 AM Can you advise me more/less where to see the action you described? [:D] Originally posted by eolafan Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:07 AM This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:35 AM Thanks for replying. Please send me your recipe for dieting as I need it also. spbed@yahoo.com [:D] Thanks for the confirm on the advice. I have printed it all. My intention is to take I80 from the airport to Gibbon (faster way). Once I leave Goibbon I intend to use 30 to G/Island/Fremont & if BNSF railfan can meet me for dinner in Blair if not I will proceed to Omaha. [8D][:p] Yes I hope the weather cooperates but since I can not control it I will just have to work around it if I hit a unlucky stretch. [:(] I'm more a UPRR guy so unless I find I have free time I do not think I will reach Lincoln but thanks for the suggestion. If I do get theeeir I will be sure to heed your words & be very nice if I meet the person you are thinking of. [:D] I am not a yard guy. Speed & interlockings are far more interesting to me. Again, if I have xtra time I will consider a push westward from Gibbon to No. Platte. [:o)] Kearney according to AAA has motels which fits my needs & is real close to Gibbon as I expect to spend at least 2 nites at Kearney before beginning the eastward pu***o G/Island/Fremont/Omaha. So far in my rail fan adventures AAA has never let me down. [:o)] QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:33 AM Just making sure you saw my offer to meet for dinner on 05/12? [:D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Originally posted by Mookie [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 7:43 AM Can you advise me more/less where to see the action you described? [:D] Originally posted by eolafan Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:07 AM This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:35 AM Thanks for replying. Please send me your recipe for dieting as I need it also. spbed@yahoo.com [:D] Thanks for the confirm on the advice. I have printed it all. My intention is to take I80 from the airport to Gibbon (faster way). Once I leave Goibbon I intend to use 30 to G/Island/Fremont & if BNSF railfan can meet me for dinner in Blair if not I will proceed to Omaha. [8D][:p] Yes I hope the weather cooperates but since I can not control it I will just have to work around it if I hit a unlucky stretch. [:(] I'm more a UPRR guy so unless I find I have free time I do not think I will reach Lincoln but thanks for the suggestion. If I do get theeeir I will be sure to heed your words & be very nice if I meet the person you are thinking of. [:D] I am not a yard guy. Speed & interlockings are far more interesting to me. Again, if I have xtra time I will consider a push westward from Gibbon to No. Platte. [:o)] Kearney according to AAA has motels which fits my needs & is real close to Gibbon as I expect to spend at least 2 nites at Kearney before beginning the eastward pu***o G/Island/Fremont/Omaha. So far in my rail fan adventures AAA has never let me down. [:o)] QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:33 AM Just making sure you saw my offer to meet for dinner on 05/12? [:D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Originally posted by eolafan Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply CShaveRR Member sinceJune 2001 From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois 13,681 posts Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:07 AM This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Carl Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!) CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM) Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:35 AM Thanks for replying. Please send me your recipe for dieting as I need it also. spbed@yahoo.com [:D] Thanks for the confirm on the advice. I have printed it all. My intention is to take I80 from the airport to Gibbon (faster way). Once I leave Goibbon I intend to use 30 to G/Island/Fremont & if BNSF railfan can meet me for dinner in Blair if not I will proceed to Omaha. [8D][:p] Yes I hope the weather cooperates but since I can not control it I will just have to work around it if I hit a unlucky stretch. [:(] I'm more a UPRR guy so unless I find I have free time I do not think I will reach Lincoln but thanks for the suggestion. If I do get theeeir I will be sure to heed your words & be very nice if I meet the person you are thinking of. [:D] I am not a yard guy. Speed & interlockings are far more interesting to me. Again, if I have xtra time I will consider a push westward from Gibbon to No. Platte. [:o)] Kearney according to AAA has motels which fits my needs & is real close to Gibbon as I expect to spend at least 2 nites at Kearney before beginning the eastward pu***o G/Island/Fremont/Omaha. So far in my rail fan adventures AAA has never let me down. [:o)] QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.) Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:33 AM Just making sure you saw my offer to meet for dinner on 05/12? [:D][:p] Originally posted by BNSF railfan. [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR This is Mookie's big (but dieting) brother Carl. Everybody else has given good advice, and, seeing that none of it's contradictory, I'll just say to do it all. However: Stay off I-80 west of Grand Island. U.S. 30 is where the show is! And traffic does pick up markedly west of Gibbon Junction. What little waiting you'll have to do is a lot more pleasant if it's not raining. The local police in Grand Island, though seemingly tolerant of railfans near the "flyover", are very concerned about abandoned vehicles. So keep your car in sight. Go to Lincoln. At a certain grade crossing around the curve west of the station, look for a classy lady and her driver. Be very, very nice to her. (Kearny is as far west as we went last year--even though it was a "driving rain" it did not meet with my approval. North Platte would have caused sensory overload--I'm waiting for them to decide to build that new observation tower there.)
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