Trackside Guides

[Anonymous]

I think this is a good general subject material, and unlike others, do not believe its a waste of space in the magazne. Not everyone has the ability to travel extensively to see these places, so its a good way to keep up with operating changes within the industry. For those who do get to travel, and can find the time to get trackside, the guides provide insights that can enhance the experience of someone not familiar with the area.

Here's a few ideas for enhancement for you to consider:
1. The editorial staff should publish a schedule of cities/areas which they plan to cover in the upcoming twelve months. Then they should solicit the members for data on these cities/areas. The authors can sift through this input to see if there is data they can use, or that can clarify what they intend to use.
2. There should be some connection on maps made to correlate current roads lines to their fallen flag predecessors.
3. Maps should be made to a scale, and the scale used should be somewhere on the map.
4. There should be an identifying symbol on the map that corresponds to picture locations in the article.
5. There should be a listing of safe viewing areas.

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I think this is a good general subject material, and unlike others, do not believe its a waste of space in the magazne. Not everyone has the ability to travel extensively to see these places, so its a good way to keep up with operating changes within the industry. For those who do get to travel, and can find the time to get trackside, the guides provide insights that can enhance the experience of someone not familiar with the area.

Here's a few ideas for enhancement for you to consider:
1. The editorial staff should publish a schedule of cities/areas which they plan to cover in the upcoming twelve months. Then they should solicit the members for data on these cities/areas. The authors can sift through this input to see if there is data they can use, or that can clarify what they intend to use.
2. There should be some connection on maps made to correlate current roads lines to their fallen flag predecessors.
3. Maps should be made to a scale, and the scale used should be somewhere on the map.
4. There should be an identifying symbol on the map that corresponds to picture locations in the article.
5. There should be a listing of safe viewing areas.

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I agree. Especially the parts (a) some of us don't travel extensively, and (b) post safe areas for viewing. I was run off from a spot by the county sherrif's deputy. It is a little-known spot in Kansas. Richard

[Anonymous]

I agree. Especially the parts (a) some of us don't travel extensively, and (b) post safe areas for viewing. I was run off from a spot by the county sherrif's deputy. It is a little-known spot in Kansas. Richard

[Anonymous]

See Sept. 2003 Issue, Omaha- Council Bluffs Guide. Noted two items on Map, Guide Page 3:

1) At a point in the southeast, at Malvern, there is an abandoned line "T&N" shown. It is not identified in the legend.

2) Follow The Flag! The map identifies the old Wabash. IMHO, it would have been useful if there was a brief explanation of WAB history. It shouldn't go unremarked. WAB and Frisco were anamolies in the old ICC scheme of doing things.
Both railroads violated the ICC tenet of " Thou Shalt Not Run Operations on Both Sides of the Potomac, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers!" WAB was remarkable in its ability to offer single line service from Buffalo to Kansas City and Omaha!
Vern

[Anonymous]

See Sept. 2003 Issue, Omaha- Council Bluffs Guide. Noted two items on Map, Guide Page 3:

1) At a point in the southeast, at Malvern, there is an abandoned line "T&N" shown. It is not identified in the legend.

2) Follow The Flag! The map identifies the old Wabash. IMHO, it would have been useful if there was a brief explanation of WAB history. It shouldn't go unremarked. WAB and Frisco were anamolies in the old ICC scheme of doing things.
Both railroads violated the ICC tenet of " Thou Shalt Not Run Operations on Both Sides of the Potomac, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers!" WAB was remarkable in its ability to offer single line service from Buffalo to Kansas City and Omaha!
Vern

[Anonymous]

I agree with rpwood's suggestions. Every one of these are basic needs the reader will have.

[Anonymous]

I agree with rpwood's suggestions. Every one of these are basic needs the reader will have.

[spjoe]

The only true way to fix this problem, every body with good information on these good viewing spots and locations. Need to summit these ideas with all the details and maps to TRAINS/RAIL FAN magazine. The more information and ideas they get from us the rail fans, the better TRAINS/RAIL FANS magazine can pass on to us.

Here is some information I would like to pass on.

A good spot to watch trains and stay safe. I enjoy going to Dalies, New Mexico. The frist thing that I do is good right to the BNSF main office and sign a waver, place it in my wallet and go have fun, The BNSF Police are very nice and helpful, and they will give up some ideas on places to watch train. Belen is minutes away It's the main office for BNSF. DRINK lots of water, the days are very warm and dry!!

spjoe

[spjoe]

The only true way to fix this problem, every body with good information on these good viewing spots and locations. Need to summit these ideas with all the details and maps to TRAINS/RAIL FAN magazine. The more information and ideas they get from us the rail fans, the better TRAINS/RAIL FANS magazine can pass on to us.

Here is some information I would like to pass on.

A good spot to watch trains and stay safe. I enjoy going to Dalies, New Mexico. The frist thing that I do is good right to the BNSF main office and sign a waver, place it in my wallet and go have fun, The BNSF Police are very nice and helpful, and they will give up some ideas on places to watch train. Belen is minutes away It's the main office for BNSF. DRINK lots of water, the days are very warm and dry!!

spjoe

[Anonymous]

That's a great idea spjoe! I imagine that would be the first place to ask to get suggested photo spots.

[Anonymous]

That's a great idea spjoe! I imagine that would be the first place to ask to get suggested photo spots.