Favorite railfan locations and/or railroads

[halifaxcn]

I will throw my [2c]in here are my all time top railfan spots

10.) Galesburg, IL
9.) Worcester, MA
8.) Rochelle, IL
7.) West Chicago, IL
6.) Altona, PA
5.) Palmer, MA
4.) LaGrange, IL
3.) Blue Island, IL
2.) Elmhurst, IL
1.) All time favorite spot DALTON, IL. [swg]

Regards,
Frank San Severino
CP-198 Amtrak NEC
Attleboro, MA

[halifaxcn]

I will throw my [2c]in here are my all time top railfan spots

10.) Galesburg, IL
9.) Worcester, MA
8.) Rochelle, IL
7.) West Chicago, IL
6.) Altona, PA
5.) Palmer, MA
4.) LaGrange, IL
3.) Blue Island, IL
2.) Elmhurst, IL
1.) All time favorite spot DALTON, IL. [swg]

Regards,
Frank San Severino
CP-198 Amtrak NEC
Attleboro, MA

[Anonymous]

Until I moved to the midwest I used to take my son and spend time in and around Port Newark, NJ. There was a hump yard where we could watch lots of switching activities and the northeast corridor lines went by with both passenger and freight activity. Here in the Kansas City area there is a lot of traffic that goes past Union Station just south of downtown. Bob

[Anonymous]

Until I moved to the midwest I used to take my son and spend time in and around Port Newark, NJ. There was a hump yard where we could watch lots of switching activities and the northeast corridor lines went by with both passenger and freight activity. Here in the Kansas City area there is a lot of traffic that goes past Union Station just south of downtown. Bob

[Anonymous]

Anywhere theres tracks and a camera in my hand!![8D]

BNSF ALL THE WAY!!!

[Anonymous]

Anywhere theres tracks and a camera in my hand!![8D]

BNSF ALL THE WAY!!!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Norfolk Southern

1. New Jersey Transit Mountclair Booton Line / NJT Morris and Essex

I wish we could still go there.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Norfolk Southern

1. New Jersey Transit Mountclair Booton Line / NJT Morris and Essex

I wish we could still go there.

[Anonymous]

1. New Jersey Transit Mountclair Booton Line / NJT Morris and Essex

2. CSX River Line

3. Conrail Sharred Assets Lehigh Line

4. NS Pittsburg Sub.

[Anonymous]

1. New Jersey Transit Mountclair Booton Line / NJT Morris and Essex

2. CSX River Line

3. Conrail Sharred Assets Lehigh Line

4. NS Pittsburg Sub.

[CP5415]

Anywhere there are railroad tracks

Gordon

[CP5415]

Anywhere there are railroad tracks

Gordon

[Anonymous]

I forgot Galesburg also, we make a yearly trip there.

[Anonymous]

I forgot Galesburg also, we make a yearly trip there.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by brilondon

I agree with eolafan, there are no bad train watching spots as long as there are trains to watch. My favourite is on a bridge at the end of the Denfield sideroad just west of London, Ontario. The CN and CP mains pass under this bridge. This location has the main CN and CP lines from Toronto to Chicago pass under it. On a good day you could see up to 50 trains during the day. Amtrak and Via also pass under this bridge. Before railways cut back, you could see during the spring up to 80 trains per day!!!

I cant count the days i spent out there on those bridges. Many a summer spent railfanning with my father while he was posted there up until the base closed in london. Miss the Alco's chugging through there.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by brilondon

I agree with eolafan, there are no bad train watching spots as long as there are trains to watch. My favourite is on a bridge at the end of the Denfield sideroad just west of London, Ontario. The CN and CP mains pass under this bridge. This location has the main CN and CP lines from Toronto to Chicago pass under it. On a good day you could see up to 50 trains during the day. Amtrak and Via also pass under this bridge. Before railways cut back, you could see during the spring up to 80 trains per day!!!

I cant count the days i spent out there on those bridges. Many a summer spent railfanning with my father while he was posted there up until the base closed in london. Miss the Alco's chugging through there.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR

There are some places--Horseshoe Curve; Russell, Kentucky; Durand, Michigan; Griffith, Indiana--that I consider to be "hallowed ground" because they were the sites of memorable experiences during my formative years as a train-watcher. None of these are probably what they used to be, and it might actually be painful to go back to some. One of the most heartbreaking things to befall me was the loss of Porter, Indiana, as a railfan haunt (it may not be as great in the post-Conrail era, anyway).

Anyone who knows me knows my favorite spot: Elmhurst, Illinois, on the UP. I get the same trains that Eolafan gets in Geneva, but more slowly (great for close observation of the rolling stock, which is important to me), and there are nearby places to grab a meal or a snack, and one of the best hobby shops in all of Chicagoland is just around the corner. I'm lucky enough to be able to put it on my route to work by detouring perhaps a mile off the shorter route. I could watch the same trains by going about six blocks from home, but the six or so miles to Elmhurst makes for a better experience for me.

For a change of scenery, LaGrange is also a great place, not too far from home. I also like Blue Island or Dolton, but don't get across town to see them very often.

Favorite railroad? Whichever one is providing the entertainment at the moment (or the pay, when I'm working!).

Carl- why the loss of Porter? It's not much farther from Blue Island and Dalton. Porter has become one of my favorites within a 3 hour driving radius and lots of rail action.
My other favorites are Cincinnatti, Rochelle, Missouri Valley, and Union Mills.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR

There are some places--Horseshoe Curve; Russell, Kentucky; Durand, Michigan; Griffith, Indiana--that I consider to be "hallowed ground" because they were the sites of memorable experiences during my formative years as a train-watcher. None of these are probably what they used to be, and it might actually be painful to go back to some. One of the most heartbreaking things to befall me was the loss of Porter, Indiana, as a railfan haunt (it may not be as great in the post-Conrail era, anyway).

Anyone who knows me knows my favorite spot: Elmhurst, Illinois, on the UP. I get the same trains that Eolafan gets in Geneva, but more slowly (great for close observation of the rolling stock, which is important to me), and there are nearby places to grab a meal or a snack, and one of the best hobby shops in all of Chicagoland is just around the corner. I'm lucky enough to be able to put it on my route to work by detouring perhaps a mile off the shorter route. I could watch the same trains by going about six blocks from home, but the six or so miles to Elmhurst makes for a better experience for me.

For a change of scenery, LaGrange is also a great place, not too far from home. I also like Blue Island or Dolton, but don't get across town to see them very often.

Favorite railroad? Whichever one is providing the entertainment at the moment (or the pay, when I'm working!).

Carl- why the loss of Porter? It's not much farther from Blue Island and Dalton. Porter has become one of my favorites within a 3 hour driving radius and lots of rail action.
My other favorites are Cincinnatti, Rochelle, Missouri Valley, and Union Mills.

[bnsfkline]

Kirkwood, Missori

[bnsfkline]

Kirkwood, Missori

[therailnut]

Favorite railroad is the BNSF and favorite railfan spot. Anywhere within 15 miles of Galesburg, IL. This includes Cameron connection west of town. But most of the time is spent around the yard and peck park where the Mendota crosses over the chilli sub.

Although I have taken several trips to Clinton, IA. to watch the UP, And travel within 15 miles either direction of there as well.

[therailnut]

Favorite railroad is the BNSF and favorite railfan spot. Anywhere within 15 miles of Galesburg, IL. This includes Cameron connection west of town. But most of the time is spent around the yard and peck park where the Mendota crosses over the chilli sub.

Although I have taken several trips to Clinton, IA. to watch the UP, And travel within 15 miles either direction of there as well.

[Anonymous]

For me i'm a local railfan only staying around the Kingston area (riverline) the rondout bridge is one of the fav's however it kind of hard to get to. I dont have any transportation except county bus to get to my far-away-from-home location: Suagerties.... [V] bike coming soon..... [sigh]

[Anonymous]

For me i'm a local railfan only staying around the Kingston area (riverline) the rondout bridge is one of the fav's however it kind of hard to get to. I dont have any transportation except county bus to get to my far-away-from-home location: Suagerties.... [V] bike coming soon..... [sigh]

[Anonymous]

Anywhere along the old Rock main line to Peoria Illinois. Been alot of ex-NS,Conrail,CSX SD50's heading for NRE comming up this line lately and its neat to watch those big six axle locos on the rickety track. Long Live the rock!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anywhere along the old Rock main line to Peoria Illinois. Been alot of ex-NS,Conrail,CSX SD50's heading for NRE comming up this line lately and its neat to watch those big six axle locos on the rickety track. Long Live the rock!!!!

[athelney]

When in Canada - Mission , British Columbia, - westbounds loaded CN /CP , eastbounds mty CN /CP , plus VIA and Rocky Mountaineer . Also local CN and CP wayfreights . Also get them crossing Fraser river bridge. Bring your scanner for sure to be able to get the best position.

[athelney]

When in Canada - Mission , British Columbia, - westbounds loaded CN /CP , eastbounds mty CN /CP , plus VIA and Rocky Mountaineer . Also local CN and CP wayfreights . Also get them crossing Fraser river bridge. Bring your scanner for sure to be able to get the best position.

[coalminer3]

Not in any order of preference

Providence RI
Cumberland, MD
Hinsdale, IL
Hinsdale, MA (Yes, there is such a place)
Washington, MA
Spokane, WA
Essex, MT
Clarks Gap, WV
Prince, WV
White Sulphur Springs, WV
Clifton Forge, VA
Readville, MA
New Haven, CT
Smiths Falls, ON
Brockville, ON
Horseshoe Curve area
Pittsburgh, PA
North East, PA
Cheyenne, WY
McCook, NB
Charlottesville, VA
Russell, KY
Huntington, WV
Bluefield, WV
Pembroke, VA

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