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Mark, <br /> <br /> Being that East-Central IL and West-Central Indiana is where I railroad, where would you like me to start??? To see some TP&W action you can go to Watseka, IL or places east/west of there. Just West of Watseka is Gilman, IL where the CN/IC meets the TP&W. Danville, IL is a major junction of CSX and NS. Danville JCT is not the easiest to get to as there are no roads adjacent to the junction, but you can sit north of there at Voorhees street and see some CSX traffic. Further south is CSX Brewer Yard, which is just off I-74 at the state line. Another HOT spot is Terre Haute, IN, which is about an hours drive south of Danville. Terre Haute is where I spend a LOT of time talking on the radio to my crews and it's where my double main between Indy and St. Louis crosses the CSX main that goes between Chicago and Evansville. Haley interlocking is where the action is at, and the tower is preserved into a museum right along the tracks. There's also Effingham, IL and Champaign, IL where you can catch more CN/IC traffic. But those are more Central,IL. <br /> Sorry I couldn't really help with much shortline stuff, but you can see some switching at the CSX yard in Danville. <br /> As always, remember to stay off RR property and enjoy watching from a safe distance. [:D]
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