I thought I knew about every short line in Indiana, but I stumbled upon this one a few days ago. I like short lines because they tend to have interesting track arrangements from using the left over main lines they run on, and interesting equipment. This one is no exception, and I like the heritage paint on the shoving platform. Could be modeled as a nice spare bedroom layout. I don't think the railroad has even one runaround.
http://vermilionvalleyrailroad.weebly.com/photos.html
And apparently, they are going to use two F9's in their operation, or for something.
http://www.railpictures.net/showphotos.php?railroad=Vermilion%20Valley%20RR
Enjoy
- Douglas
Enjoy I did..
What's not to like about a short line? The great Lucius Bebee once stated "A short line is such a down home thing"..I couldn't agree more.
Thanks for sharing.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
F units?! That's pretty cool. I may have to get over that way sometime. I live within a couple of blocks of where more of the old P&E line is further west, in Urbana. NS operates it now, but nothing as exciting as F units.
Also, just to note to avoid confusion that Vermilion has just one L the way it's spelled by the RR, but often has two Ls together in use elsewhere in the area for place names, etc.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL