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Train watching.... Danville, VA.

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Train watching.... Danville, VA.
Posted by spjoe on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:51 PM

I'm going to Danville, VA.  On a business trip, what Railroad operates in Danville?  I'm thinking "NS".   What are good places to train watch in Danville?  Good hotels to stay at while their.

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Joe

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Posted by Train Guy 3 on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:24 PM

Norfolk Southern's Piedmont Division D.C.- Atlanta line runs throught there. It also gets a few train comming and going from Roanoke. As far as railfanning goes I think around the Amtrak station Craighead St is one of the few good spots to watch trains go by. Someone more familiar with the area might know some better locations.

I actually saw southbound coal train pass by the station when I was down there today working that I had paced on US 29 a half hour earlier. Catching the same train twice.... bonus points. Ha

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