Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Friday, April 1, 2005 2:25 PM I''m always looking for places in the Great Lakes region but I'm always game to find a good spot no matter where it is![:D] Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Friday, April 1, 2005 2:32 PM I can furnish you with hotspots in Calif/Nev/AZ/Ore/Wa as there is where I do my railfanning even though I live in Florida. Look up Cajon Pass for starters. [:p][:o)] Originally posted by techguy57 [ 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 Friday, April 1, 2005 2:35 PM After Cajon try Tehachapi loop [:o)][:)] Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Friday, April 1, 2005 2:52 PM Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply mudchicken Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Denver / La Junta 10,786 posts Posted by mudchicken on Friday, April 1, 2005 3:02 PM Wonkypedia Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west Reply mudchicken Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Denver / La Junta 10,786 posts Posted by mudchicken on Friday, April 1, 2005 3:07 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain. Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Friday, April 1, 2005 3:08 PM QUOTE: mudchicken Posted: Today, 15:02:58 Wonkypedia I tend to agree, MC. I just felt blessed to see a definition that said "no one should really be afraid of seeing a railfan taking a photo of a train rolling by." [:p] Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 1, 2005 10:14 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 QUOTE: mudchicken Posted: Today, 15:02:58 Wonkypedia I tend to agree, MC. I just felt blessed to see a definition that said "no one should really be afraid of seeing a railfan taking a photo of a train rolling by." [:p] Mike Ya right! Just get the Public to understand and know that your a "RAILFAN" and not a terrorist! Just a thought. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit PNWRMNM Member sinceMay 2003 From: US 2,593 posts Posted by PNWRMNM on Saturday, April 2, 2005 6:16 AM Tech57 For mountain railroading Stevens Pass from Skykomi***o Winton. The double track from Seattle to Portland is always busy if you want to see lots of trains. Between Seattle and Tacoma UP is separate from BNSF, south of Tacoma UP is on BNSF. Unique spot is Carkeek Park on north side of Seattle. It gets you to BNSF main right on Puget Sound. Be careful here as line is busy two track main. Do not hike along the tracks. Mac Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Saturday, April 2, 2005 7:23 AM Yes in N Tacoma where the BNSF yard is. Their is a ped bridge over the tracks that lets you see right down on the action. I saw trains being made up, interlocking as well as thru trains. Not much speed though. It is a couple of blocks west of the A/trak station their. Just before the underpass make a right go over the tracks then a very, very quick left & follow that street a tad & you are their. I did not do any rail fanning in Seattle proper. I would suggest you also contact Kennco I am sure he will clue you into other hot spots up there. [:D][:)] Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. 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, April 2, 2005 7:30 AM Concerning Seattle see my reply to Mudchicken.[:p] To bad on Vegas I will be there in Aug myself. If you want a super place their try Wyoming Ave. You can get shots of the UPRR with the Stratosphere in the background. There is also a neat interlocking their 3 tracks merge into 2 & you can see it all from public land. [:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply fuzzybroken Member sinceOctober 2002 From: Milwaukee, WI, US 1,384 posts Posted by fuzzybroken on Sunday, April 3, 2005 6:31 PM QUOTE: Sometimes, the appeal cannot be explained. Many people, who would not otherwise think of themselves as railfans, like trains. Most cannot explain why. [(-D] I gotta check out roadgeek now... -Mark http://www.geocities.com/fuzzybroken PS Mike, I liked your "signature" so much I "borrowed" it for use on another forum. [:D] -MH -Fuzzy Fuzzy World 3 Reply MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:30 AM Thanks for posting that. Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:49 PM No problem on the posting. I thought some of you guys might find it interesting as well. Mark- I'm glad you liked the signature. I tend to think a lot of people don't get it so I appreciate knowing that there are other people who have a sense of humor and mentality similar to mine. spbed- I'll have to try Wyoming Ave next time I'm out there. I lucked out and got to see some trains roll through just off of Freemont Street so all wasn't lost on the trip though. And as always I had a lot of fun in Vegas! Thanks for the Seattle info as well Thanksalso go to Mac for Seattle info. This is good stuff! Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 3:26 PM Train junky! Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 7:17 AM Your very welcome if you are going to be in Vegas late Aug give me a hollar pls. Oh yes I also caught the American Orient Express EB at Wyoming Ave at about 0800[:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply kenneo Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Upper Left Coast 1,796 posts Posted by kenneo on Friday, April 8, 2005 1:28 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain. Mike ---- Columbia River Gorge. When they can keep 27 & 28 on the rails, the North Bank (BNSF ex SPS) handles about 40 trains a day on single track. The South Bank (UP ex OWRN aka the O-Dub) runs near to capacity, also. If you want to get pictures without fences, you may want to come soon as both roads say they are planning to fence the (about) 200 miles each side between Portland - Hinkle and Vancouver -Pasco. Eric Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Friday, April 8, 2005 7:17 AM Wow is that a fact about the fences? That is terrible if correct as the shots you can get of trains & scenery in the gorge was a real treat. Oh well there is always the overlook in Hood River so I guess that will become one favorite place with railfans. Originally posted by kenneo Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 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. 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Originally posted by techguy57 [ 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 Friday, April 1, 2005 2:35 PM After Cajon try Tehachapi loop [:o)][:)] Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Friday, April 1, 2005 2:52 PM Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply mudchicken Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Denver / La Junta 10,786 posts Posted by mudchicken on Friday, April 1, 2005 3:02 PM Wonkypedia Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west Reply mudchicken Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Denver / La Junta 10,786 posts Posted by mudchicken on Friday, April 1, 2005 3:07 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain. Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Friday, April 1, 2005 3:08 PM QUOTE: mudchicken Posted: Today, 15:02:58 Wonkypedia I tend to agree, MC. I just felt blessed to see a definition that said "no one should really be afraid of seeing a railfan taking a photo of a train rolling by." [:p] Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 1, 2005 10:14 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 QUOTE: mudchicken Posted: Today, 15:02:58 Wonkypedia I tend to agree, MC. I just felt blessed to see a definition that said "no one should really be afraid of seeing a railfan taking a photo of a train rolling by." [:p] Mike Ya right! Just get the Public to understand and know that your a "RAILFAN" and not a terrorist! Just a thought. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit PNWRMNM Member sinceMay 2003 From: US 2,593 posts Posted by PNWRMNM on Saturday, April 2, 2005 6:16 AM Tech57 For mountain railroading Stevens Pass from Skykomi***o Winton. The double track from Seattle to Portland is always busy if you want to see lots of trains. Between Seattle and Tacoma UP is separate from BNSF, south of Tacoma UP is on BNSF. Unique spot is Carkeek Park on north side of Seattle. It gets you to BNSF main right on Puget Sound. Be careful here as line is busy two track main. Do not hike along the tracks. Mac Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Saturday, April 2, 2005 7:23 AM Yes in N Tacoma where the BNSF yard is. Their is a ped bridge over the tracks that lets you see right down on the action. I saw trains being made up, interlocking as well as thru trains. Not much speed though. It is a couple of blocks west of the A/trak station their. Just before the underpass make a right go over the tracks then a very, very quick left & follow that street a tad & you are their. I did not do any rail fanning in Seattle proper. I would suggest you also contact Kennco I am sure he will clue you into other hot spots up there. [:D][:)] Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. 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, April 2, 2005 7:30 AM Concerning Seattle see my reply to Mudchicken.[:p] To bad on Vegas I will be there in Aug myself. If you want a super place their try Wyoming Ave. You can get shots of the UPRR with the Stratosphere in the background. There is also a neat interlocking their 3 tracks merge into 2 & you can see it all from public land. [:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply fuzzybroken Member sinceOctober 2002 From: Milwaukee, WI, US 1,384 posts Posted by fuzzybroken on Sunday, April 3, 2005 6:31 PM QUOTE: Sometimes, the appeal cannot be explained. Many people, who would not otherwise think of themselves as railfans, like trains. Most cannot explain why. [(-D] I gotta check out roadgeek now... -Mark http://www.geocities.com/fuzzybroken PS Mike, I liked your "signature" so much I "borrowed" it for use on another forum. [:D] -MH -Fuzzy Fuzzy World 3 Reply MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:30 AM Thanks for posting that. Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:49 PM No problem on the posting. I thought some of you guys might find it interesting as well. Mark- I'm glad you liked the signature. I tend to think a lot of people don't get it so I appreciate knowing that there are other people who have a sense of humor and mentality similar to mine. spbed- I'll have to try Wyoming Ave next time I'm out there. I lucked out and got to see some trains roll through just off of Freemont Street so all wasn't lost on the trip though. And as always I had a lot of fun in Vegas! Thanks for the Seattle info as well Thanksalso go to Mac for Seattle info. This is good stuff! Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 3:26 PM Train junky! Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 7:17 AM Your very welcome if you are going to be in Vegas late Aug give me a hollar pls. Oh yes I also caught the American Orient Express EB at Wyoming Ave at about 0800[:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply kenneo Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Upper Left Coast 1,796 posts Posted by kenneo on Friday, April 8, 2005 1:28 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain. Mike ---- Columbia River Gorge. When they can keep 27 & 28 on the rails, the North Bank (BNSF ex SPS) handles about 40 trains a day on single track. The South Bank (UP ex OWRN aka the O-Dub) runs near to capacity, also. If you want to get pictures without fences, you may want to come soon as both roads say they are planning to fence the (about) 200 miles each side between Portland - Hinkle and Vancouver -Pasco. Eric Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Friday, April 8, 2005 7:17 AM Wow is that a fact about the fences? That is terrible if correct as the shots you can get of trains & scenery in the gorge was a real treat. Oh well there is always the overlook in Hood River so I guess that will become one favorite place with railfans. Originally posted by kenneo Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 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. 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Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Friday, April 1, 2005 2:52 PM Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply mudchicken Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Denver / La Junta 10,786 posts Posted by mudchicken on Friday, April 1, 2005 3:02 PM Wonkypedia Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west Reply mudchicken Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Denver / La Junta 10,786 posts Posted by mudchicken on Friday, April 1, 2005 3:07 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain. Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Friday, April 1, 2005 3:08 PM QUOTE: mudchicken Posted: Today, 15:02:58 Wonkypedia I tend to agree, MC. I just felt blessed to see a definition that said "no one should really be afraid of seeing a railfan taking a photo of a train rolling by." [:p] Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 1, 2005 10:14 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 QUOTE: mudchicken Posted: Today, 15:02:58 Wonkypedia I tend to agree, MC. I just felt blessed to see a definition that said "no one should really be afraid of seeing a railfan taking a photo of a train rolling by." [:p] Mike Ya right! Just get the Public to understand and know that your a "RAILFAN" and not a terrorist! Just a thought. BNSFrailfan. Reply Edit PNWRMNM Member sinceMay 2003 From: US 2,593 posts Posted by PNWRMNM on Saturday, April 2, 2005 6:16 AM Tech57 For mountain railroading Stevens Pass from Skykomi***o Winton. The double track from Seattle to Portland is always busy if you want to see lots of trains. Between Seattle and Tacoma UP is separate from BNSF, south of Tacoma UP is on BNSF. Unique spot is Carkeek Park on north side of Seattle. It gets you to BNSF main right on Puget Sound. Be careful here as line is busy two track main. Do not hike along the tracks. Mac Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Saturday, April 2, 2005 7:23 AM Yes in N Tacoma where the BNSF yard is. Their is a ped bridge over the tracks that lets you see right down on the action. I saw trains being made up, interlocking as well as thru trains. Not much speed though. It is a couple of blocks west of the A/trak station their. Just before the underpass make a right go over the tracks then a very, very quick left & follow that street a tad & you are their. I did not do any rail fanning in Seattle proper. I would suggest you also contact Kennco I am sure he will clue you into other hot spots up there. [:D][:)] Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. 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, April 2, 2005 7:30 AM Concerning Seattle see my reply to Mudchicken.[:p] To bad on Vegas I will be there in Aug myself. If you want a super place their try Wyoming Ave. You can get shots of the UPRR with the Stratosphere in the background. There is also a neat interlocking their 3 tracks merge into 2 & you can see it all from public land. [:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply fuzzybroken Member sinceOctober 2002 From: Milwaukee, WI, US 1,384 posts Posted by fuzzybroken on Sunday, April 3, 2005 6:31 PM QUOTE: Sometimes, the appeal cannot be explained. Many people, who would not otherwise think of themselves as railfans, like trains. Most cannot explain why. [(-D] I gotta check out roadgeek now... -Mark http://www.geocities.com/fuzzybroken PS Mike, I liked your "signature" so much I "borrowed" it for use on another forum. [:D] -MH -Fuzzy Fuzzy World 3 Reply MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:30 AM Thanks for posting that. Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:49 PM No problem on the posting. I thought some of you guys might find it interesting as well. Mark- I'm glad you liked the signature. I tend to think a lot of people don't get it so I appreciate knowing that there are other people who have a sense of humor and mentality similar to mine. spbed- I'll have to try Wyoming Ave next time I'm out there. I lucked out and got to see some trains roll through just off of Freemont Street so all wasn't lost on the trip though. And as always I had a lot of fun in Vegas! Thanks for the Seattle info as well Thanksalso go to Mac for Seattle info. This is good stuff! Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 3:26 PM Train junky! Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 7:17 AM Your very welcome if you are going to be in Vegas late Aug give me a hollar pls. Oh yes I also caught the American Orient Express EB at Wyoming Ave at about 0800[:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply kenneo Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Upper Left Coast 1,796 posts Posted by kenneo on Friday, April 8, 2005 1:28 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain. Mike ---- Columbia River Gorge. When they can keep 27 & 28 on the rails, the North Bank (BNSF ex SPS) handles about 40 trains a day on single track. The South Bank (UP ex OWRN aka the O-Dub) runs near to capacity, also. If you want to get pictures without fences, you may want to come soon as both roads say they are planning to fence the (about) 200 miles each side between Portland - Hinkle and Vancouver -Pasco. Eric Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Friday, April 8, 2005 7:17 AM Wow is that a fact about the fences? That is terrible if correct as the shots you can get of trains & scenery in the gorge was a real treat. Oh well there is always the overlook in Hood River so I guess that will become one favorite place with railfans. Originally posted by kenneo Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 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. 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QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike
QUOTE: mudchicken Posted: Today, 15:02:58 Wonkypedia
QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 QUOTE: mudchicken Posted: Today, 15:02:58 Wonkypedia I tend to agree, MC. I just felt blessed to see a definition that said "no one should really be afraid of seeing a railfan taking a photo of a train rolling by." [:p] Mike
Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. 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, April 2, 2005 7:30 AM Concerning Seattle see my reply to Mudchicken.[:p] To bad on Vegas I will be there in Aug myself. If you want a super place their try Wyoming Ave. You can get shots of the UPRR with the Stratosphere in the background. There is also a neat interlocking their 3 tracks merge into 2 & you can see it all from public land. [:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply fuzzybroken Member sinceOctober 2002 From: Milwaukee, WI, US 1,384 posts Posted by fuzzybroken on Sunday, April 3, 2005 6:31 PM QUOTE: Sometimes, the appeal cannot be explained. Many people, who would not otherwise think of themselves as railfans, like trains. Most cannot explain why. [(-D] I gotta check out roadgeek now... -Mark http://www.geocities.com/fuzzybroken PS Mike, I liked your "signature" so much I "borrowed" it for use on another forum. [:D] -MH -Fuzzy Fuzzy World 3 Reply MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:30 AM Thanks for posting that. Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:49 PM No problem on the posting. I thought some of you guys might find it interesting as well. Mark- I'm glad you liked the signature. I tend to think a lot of people don't get it so I appreciate knowing that there are other people who have a sense of humor and mentality similar to mine. spbed- I'll have to try Wyoming Ave next time I'm out there. I lucked out and got to see some trains roll through just off of Freemont Street so all wasn't lost on the trip though. And as always I had a lot of fun in Vegas! Thanks for the Seattle info as well Thanksalso go to Mac for Seattle info. This is good stuff! Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 3:26 PM Train junky! Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 7:17 AM Your very welcome if you are going to be in Vegas late Aug give me a hollar pls. Oh yes I also caught the American Orient Express EB at Wyoming Ave at about 0800[:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply kenneo Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Upper Left Coast 1,796 posts Posted by kenneo on Friday, April 8, 2005 1:28 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain. Mike ---- Columbia River Gorge. When they can keep 27 & 28 on the rails, the North Bank (BNSF ex SPS) handles about 40 trains a day on single track. The South Bank (UP ex OWRN aka the O-Dub) runs near to capacity, also. If you want to get pictures without fences, you may want to come soon as both roads say they are planning to fence the (about) 200 miles each side between Portland - Hinkle and Vancouver -Pasco. Eric Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Friday, April 8, 2005 7:17 AM Wow is that a fact about the fences? That is terrible if correct as the shots you can get of trains & scenery in the gorge was a real treat. Oh well there is always the overlook in Hood River so I guess that will become one favorite place with railfans. Originally posted by kenneo Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 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 techguy57 Thanks, spbed. 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, April 2, 2005 7:30 AM Concerning Seattle see my reply to Mudchicken.[:p] To bad on Vegas I will be there in Aug myself. If you want a super place their try Wyoming Ave. You can get shots of the UPRR with the Stratosphere in the background. There is also a neat interlocking their 3 tracks merge into 2 & you can see it all from public land. [:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply fuzzybroken Member sinceOctober 2002 From: Milwaukee, WI, US 1,384 posts Posted by fuzzybroken on Sunday, April 3, 2005 6:31 PM QUOTE: Sometimes, the appeal cannot be explained. Many people, who would not otherwise think of themselves as railfans, like trains. Most cannot explain why. [(-D] I gotta check out roadgeek now... -Mark http://www.geocities.com/fuzzybroken PS Mike, I liked your "signature" so much I "borrowed" it for use on another forum. [:D] -MH -Fuzzy Fuzzy World 3 Reply MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:30 AM Thanks for posting that. Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:49 PM No problem on the posting. I thought some of you guys might find it interesting as well. Mark- I'm glad you liked the signature. I tend to think a lot of people don't get it so I appreciate knowing that there are other people who have a sense of humor and mentality similar to mine. spbed- I'll have to try Wyoming Ave next time I'm out there. I lucked out and got to see some trains roll through just off of Freemont Street so all wasn't lost on the trip though. And as always I had a lot of fun in Vegas! Thanks for the Seattle info as well Thanksalso go to Mac for Seattle info. This is good stuff! Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 3:26 PM Train junky! Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 7:17 AM Your very welcome if you are going to be in Vegas late Aug give me a hollar pls. Oh yes I also caught the American Orient Express EB at Wyoming Ave at about 0800[:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply kenneo Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Upper Left Coast 1,796 posts Posted by kenneo on Friday, April 8, 2005 1:28 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain. Mike ---- Columbia River Gorge. When they can keep 27 & 28 on the rails, the North Bank (BNSF ex SPS) handles about 40 trains a day on single track. The South Bank (UP ex OWRN aka the O-Dub) runs near to capacity, also. If you want to get pictures without fences, you may want to come soon as both roads say they are planning to fence the (about) 200 miles each side between Portland - Hinkle and Vancouver -Pasco. Eric Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Friday, April 8, 2005 7:17 AM Wow is that a fact about the fences? That is terrible if correct as the shots you can get of trains & scenery in the gorge was a real treat. Oh well there is always the overlook in Hood River so I guess that will become one favorite place with railfans. Originally posted by kenneo Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 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 techguy57 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply fuzzybroken Member sinceOctober 2002 From: Milwaukee, WI, US 1,384 posts Posted by fuzzybroken on Sunday, April 3, 2005 6:31 PM QUOTE: Sometimes, the appeal cannot be explained. Many people, who would not otherwise think of themselves as railfans, like trains. Most cannot explain why. [(-D] I gotta check out roadgeek now... -Mark http://www.geocities.com/fuzzybroken PS Mike, I liked your "signature" so much I "borrowed" it for use on another forum. [:D] -MH -Fuzzy Fuzzy World 3 Reply MP57313 Member sinceJune 2001 From: L A County, CA, US 1,009 posts Posted by MP57313 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:30 AM Thanks for posting that. Reply techguy57 Member sinceAugust 2003 From: NW Chicago 591 posts Posted by techguy57 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:49 PM No problem on the posting. I thought some of you guys might find it interesting as well. Mark- I'm glad you liked the signature. I tend to think a lot of people don't get it so I appreciate knowing that there are other people who have a sense of humor and mentality similar to mine. spbed- I'll have to try Wyoming Ave next time I'm out there. I lucked out and got to see some trains roll through just off of Freemont Street so all wasn't lost on the trip though. And as always I had a lot of fun in Vegas! Thanks for the Seattle info as well Thanksalso go to Mac for Seattle info. This is good stuff! Mike techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 3:26 PM Train junky! Reply Edit spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 7:17 AM Your very welcome if you are going to be in Vegas late Aug give me a hollar pls. Oh yes I also caught the American Orient Express EB at Wyoming Ave at about 0800[:p][:)][:D] Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply kenneo Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Upper Left Coast 1,796 posts Posted by kenneo on Friday, April 8, 2005 1:28 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain. Mike ---- Columbia River Gorge. When they can keep 27 & 28 on the rails, the North Bank (BNSF ex SPS) handles about 40 trains a day on single track. The South Bank (UP ex OWRN aka the O-Dub) runs near to capacity, also. If you want to get pictures without fences, you may want to come soon as both roads say they are planning to fence the (about) 200 miles each side between Portland - Hinkle and Vancouver -Pasco. Eric Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Friday, April 8, 2005 7:17 AM Wow is that a fact about the fences? That is terrible if correct as the shots you can get of trains & scenery in the gorge was a real treat. Oh well there is always the overlook in Hood River so I guess that will become one favorite place with railfans. Originally posted by kenneo Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 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: Sometimes, the appeal cannot be explained. Many people, who would not otherwise think of themselves as railfans, like trains. Most cannot explain why.
Originally posted by techguy57 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply kenneo Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Upper Left Coast 1,796 posts Posted by kenneo on Friday, April 8, 2005 1:28 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain. Mike ---- Columbia River Gorge. When they can keep 27 & 28 on the rails, the North Bank (BNSF ex SPS) handles about 40 trains a day on single track. The South Bank (UP ex OWRN aka the O-Dub) runs near to capacity, also. If you want to get pictures without fences, you may want to come soon as both roads say they are planning to fence the (about) 200 miles each side between Portland - Hinkle and Vancouver -Pasco. Eric Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Friday, April 8, 2005 7:17 AM Wow is that a fact about the fences? That is terrible if correct as the shots you can get of trains & scenery in the gorge was a real treat. Oh well there is always the overlook in Hood River so I guess that will become one favorite place with railfans. Originally posted by kenneo Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 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 mudchicken QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 Thanks, spbed. I've heard that Cajon and Tehachapi are great places, and are place I hope to go soon. I was going to head out to Apex, NV when I was in Vegas in MArch but our rental car broke down! Hopefully next time I'm out there (maybe this fall). Do you know of some good places near Seattle as I've got some relatives out that way? Mike Seattle - Land of no sun and plenty of rain.
Originally posted by kenneo Originally posted by mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 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 mudchicken Originally posted by techguy57 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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