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Railfanning in Reno, NV

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Bylina
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Railfanning in Reno, NV
Posted by Bylina on Saturday, July 16, 2005 12:36 PM
Next week I'll be in Reno, NV, and, after I've blown all my money at the Blackjack tables, I'd like to see some great train action. Anybody have a couople of hot spots I cold try? I'll have a rental car so transportation is no problem. Thanks is advance!!
ps - Was in Rochelle (diamonds) and Galesburg (over/under BNSF) IL two weeks ago and the action was spectacular - highly recommend it!
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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 16, 2005 8:18 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Bylina

Next week I'll be in Reno, NV, and, after I've blown all my money at the Blackjack tables, I'd like to see some great train action. Anybody have a couople of hot spots I cold try? I'll have a rental car so transportation is no problem. Thanks is advance!!
ps - Was in Rochelle (diamonds) and Galesburg (over/under BNSF) IL two weeks ago and the action was spectacular - highly recommend it!


What dates will you be here? Also, don't expect lots of daytime action. The "Overland Route" through Reno gets about 6 to 8 trains through here during daylite hours.

Jim

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spbed
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Posted by spbed on Monday, July 18, 2005 6:28 AM
Count the cards then you will lose your money more slowly or maybe even win some. While I have never personally railfan the Donner pass but I would suspect if you go west on I80 you are bound to see some very pretty mountain scenes. Keddie wye is also north of the Donner pass & that is also something special to see I hear. [:o)][:p][:)]


Originally posted by Bylina

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theswitchman
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Posted by theswitchman on Monday, July 18, 2005 8:07 PM
Keddie Wye as well as Williams Loop is on Feather River route (ex-WP) east of Portola where there is a real nice RR museum. That's about 100 miles from Reno.
SP9033 is correct about 6-8 trains a day during daylight. Be a lot more when they get the ditch completed.
You could go to the yard in Sparks and see a lot of stuff moving around. Otherwise go either east or west on I-80, along the Truckee River, find a shady spot and wait for something to come by.
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spbed
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Posted by spbed on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 7:45 AM
You know that is exactly what my bro said to do about railfanning in Donner Pass. [:o)][:)]

Yes I did not mention Portola or Williams loop as I figured if you went to Keddie you would know of those 2 sites as well. You know Portola has a 6900 loco on display?


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