whats your favorite trainwatching spot

[CP5415]

Lovekin, on CP's Belleville Sub.

I have an excellent view of CN's Kingston Sub as both are a stone's throw away from one another.

Gordon

[Anonymous]

Near the Anchorage yard. The cool thing is that you can get pretty close to it, because it's also a popular fishing spot. So you can do two things- fish and watch trains[:)].
I also watch trains near my house, where they pass 5-8 times a day.

[Anonymous]

Near the Anchorage yard. The cool thing is that you can get pretty close to it, because it's also a popular fishing spot. So you can do two things- fish and watch trains[:)].
I also watch trains near my house, where they pass 5-8 times a day.

[starwardude]

[:D] A train yard, of course![:)][:D][8D][:I][:p][}:)][;)][:o)][B)][:(][8)][:0][:(!][xx(][|)][^][V]

[starwardude]

[:D] A train yard, of course![:)][:D][8D][:I][:p][}:)][;)][:o)][B)][:(][8)][:0][:(!][xx(][|)][^][V]

[Anonymous]

My favorite spot is at New Jersey Transits Rahway Station. The station is located on the Northeast Corridor just before New Jersey Transits North Jersey Coast Line and Amtraks Northeast Corridor split. The station has 3 platform tracks and 4 tracks that run through the middle. During the morning or afternoon rush hours trains come by nonstop. Literally nonstop! On most days there is never a time when you cant see a train in or approaching the station.

Amtrak trains dont use the station so they pass through on the middle tracks at 90+ mph! Occasionally you will even see a CSX or NS freight pass through.

[Anonymous]

My favorite spot is at New Jersey Transits Rahway Station. The station is located on the Northeast Corridor just before New Jersey Transits North Jersey Coast Line and Amtraks Northeast Corridor split. The station has 3 platform tracks and 4 tracks that run through the middle. During the morning or afternoon rush hours trains come by nonstop. Literally nonstop! On most days there is never a time when you cant see a train in or approaching the station.

Amtrak trains dont use the station so they pass through on the middle tracks at 90+ mph! Occasionally you will even see a CSX or NS freight pass through.

[philw]

Earlier, I asked a question about Pine Jct. in Gary, IN. Thanks to those who gave me insightful information. Well, now I can speak personally about Pine Jct., because I went there yesterday and saw 39 trains in 5 hours. Yes, bearclaw36, it is the PREMIER spot to watch trains in NW Indiana!! And there were trains from every major railroad except for CN (I went to Wellsboro, IN later for CN!). Plus it is secluded from the rest of Gary, so it's pretty quiet and away from the bad parts of Gary. Hopefully the railroads will continue to let us go there, because there was never a dull moment!!

[philw]

Earlier, I asked a question about Pine Jct. in Gary, IN. Thanks to those who gave me insightful information. Well, now I can speak personally about Pine Jct., because I went there yesterday and saw 39 trains in 5 hours. Yes, bearclaw36, it is the PREMIER spot to watch trains in NW Indiana!! And there were trains from every major railroad except for CN (I went to Wellsboro, IN later for CN!). Plus it is secluded from the rest of Gary, so it's pretty quiet and away from the bad parts of Gary. Hopefully the railroads will continue to let us go there, because there was never a dull moment!!

[Train Guy 3]

A great place to watch trains is in Lynchburg, VA. It has the crossing of the old N & W line, old Southern line, and old C & O line. There are 3 railyards, lots of bridges, and a tunnel. Getting to some spots can get a bit tricky though.

[Train Guy 3]

A great place to watch trains is in Lynchburg, VA. It has the crossing of the old N & W line, old Southern line, and old C & O line. There are 3 railyards, lots of bridges, and a tunnel. Getting to some spots can get a bit tricky though.

[Anonymous]

As of late ,anywhere in the French Broad River gorge but especially off RT251 North of Asheville N.C. What I belive to be an SW1200{?} swiches the line along RT251 at level never crossing. To bad it`s a declining line and upkeep has been defured forever!

[Anonymous]

As of late ,anywhere in the French Broad River gorge but especially off RT251 North of Asheville N.C. What I belive to be an SW1200{?} swiches the line along RT251 at level never crossing. To bad it`s a declining line and upkeep has been defured forever!

[Anonymous]

Hey phil, ive also visited clark street road (off I-90 right??) lotsof trains. The only complaint i had was the surronding area. Kinda scary but well worth a visit. 120+ trains most of them doing 60 or so.

[Anonymous]

Hey phil, ive also visited clark street road (off I-90 right??) lotsof trains. The only complaint i had was the surronding area. Kinda scary but well worth a visit. 120+ trains most of them doing 60 or so.

[Anonymous]

All of my favorites spots are in the Hammond-East Chicago area, especially if the IHB is involved. Some of the best spots I think are Calumet Tower, Hohman, State Line, and the IHB's Gibson Yard, complete with it's own operational turntable and roundhouse. Just try not to get too close because security can be tight.

[Anonymous]

All of my favorites spots are in the Hammond-East Chicago area, especially if the IHB is involved. Some of the best spots I think are Calumet Tower, Hohman, State Line, and the IHB's Gibson Yard, complete with it's own operational turntable and roundhouse. Just try not to get too close because security can be tight.

[Anonymous]

My favorite trainwatching spot is the (ex-L&N) street crossing in downtown Bay St. Louis, MS. I used to be able to park safely on either side of the tracks and watch long CSX freights head into and out of downtown, crossing St. Louis Bay on a long bridge.

There were lots of leased units and foreign-road power (SP, UP) during the time I lived in BSL. The old depot in town is another great place to watch freights and the occasional AMTRAK.

BSL is a very nice, small town with good restaurants and shops to visit between trains. The only drawback is that CSX doesn't have the volume of traffic that you might see in a place like Rochelle.

I also understand that the CSX right-of-way may be moved to the other side of I-10. That would wipe out any more trainwatching in the cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland.

[Anonymous]

My favorite trainwatching spot is the (ex-L&N) street crossing in downtown Bay St. Louis, MS. I used to be able to park safely on either side of the tracks and watch long CSX freights head into and out of downtown, crossing St. Louis Bay on a long bridge.

There were lots of leased units and foreign-road power (SP, UP) during the time I lived in BSL. The old depot in town is another great place to watch freights and the occasional AMTRAK.

BSL is a very nice, small town with good restaurants and shops to visit between trains. The only drawback is that CSX doesn't have the volume of traffic that you might see in a place like Rochelle.

I also understand that the CSX right-of-way may be moved to the other side of I-10. That would wipe out any more trainwatching in the cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland.

[Anonymous]

Philw,

Clark Rd in Gary, Indiana is the same as Pine Jct. It is the PREMIER spot in northwest Indiana to see LOTS of trains!

This URL has an EXCELLENT description of Pine Jct.
http://www.dhke.com/CRJ/pine.html

[Anonymous]

Philw,

Clark Rd in Gary, Indiana is the same as Pine Jct. It is the PREMIER spot in northwest Indiana to see LOTS of trains!

This URL has an EXCELLENT description of Pine Jct.
http://www.dhke.com/CRJ/pine.html

[RAILFANUSA]

The KEDDIE WYE in Keddie, Ca the wye is actually on a trestle crossing Spanish Creek and carries east, west traffic for the UP and BNSF traffic off the "High Line" north ward... ...the setting is the beautiful Feather River country in the Sierra Nevada mountains... ...there is lodging etc in nearby Quincy.

[RAILFANUSA]

The KEDDIE WYE in Keddie, Ca the wye is actually on a trestle crossing Spanish Creek and carries east, west traffic for the UP and BNSF traffic off the "High Line" north ward... ...the setting is the beautiful Feather River country in the Sierra Nevada mountains... ...there is lodging etc in nearby Quincy.

[Anonymous]

So far my favorite is Dolton, IL. Lots of freight action and its within walking distance of the Metra station at Riverdale. I haven't been to Rochelle yet though. I understand that the rail park there (the locations of the "Trains" webcam) actually has scanners on so that you can hear the train crews and dispatchers, so that would be a big plus. OTOH there is a tower at Dolton and trains often stop there to get late orders. When they do, they are no more than 30 feet from where I watch.

[Anonymous]

So far my favorite is Dolton, IL. Lots of freight action and its within walking distance of the Metra station at Riverdale. I haven't been to Rochelle yet though. I understand that the rail park there (the locations of the "Trains" webcam) actually has scanners on so that you can hear the train crews and dispatchers, so that would be a big plus. OTOH there is a tower at Dolton and trains often stop there to get late orders. When they do, they are no more than 30 feet from where I watch.

[philw]

I prefer Rochelle, IL mostly because it is a place where you know you'll find other train buffs in addition to lots of trains. I also just railfanned the triple track main between North Platte and Gibbon in Nebraska mentioned above by REDDYK. Not much scenic but mucho trains!

Does anybody know about Clark Road in Gary Indiana? Someone mentioned it to me as being a good spot, because it's got NS, CSX, EJ&E, and Amtrak in one spot, but I wasn't sure if the area was a good place to be. It is evidently near Pine Junction.

Thanks for this forum!

[philw]

I prefer Rochelle, IL mostly because it is a place where you know you'll find other train buffs in addition to lots of trains. I also just railfanned the triple track main between North Platte and Gibbon in Nebraska mentioned above by REDDYK. Not much scenic but mucho trains!

Does anybody know about Clark Road in Gary Indiana? Someone mentioned it to me as being a good spot, because it's got NS, CSX, EJ&E, and Amtrak in one spot, but I wasn't sure if the area was a good place to be. It is evidently near Pine Junction.

Thanks for this forum!

[REDDYK]

I have been to many good railfan locations but a few notable ones can be mentioned: Anywhere along I 80/US30 in Nebraska, you're seldom out of sight of another Armour yeller trainset.
Fostoria, Ohio, rail all around you.
Watseka, IL UP & CSX out of Chicago just before the split at Woodland
Horseshoe Curve certainly, but even better and nearby is the Gallitzin tunnel and the street bridge mentioned in another post. Lost a good hat on that old bridge, but I never shut off the video camera.
Nappanee, In . Good CSX action at speed thru town, nice depot and parking area. It is also where I found out there are Amish railfans, too.

[REDDYK]

I have been to many good railfan locations but a few notable ones can be mentioned: Anywhere along I 80/US30 in Nebraska, you're seldom out of sight of another Armour yeller trainset.
Fostoria, Ohio, rail all around you.
Watseka, IL UP & CSX out of Chicago just before the split at Woodland
Horseshoe Curve certainly, but even better and nearby is the Gallitzin tunnel and the street bridge mentioned in another post. Lost a good hat on that old bridge, but I never shut off the video camera.
Nappanee, In . Good CSX action at speed thru town, nice depot and parking area. It is also where I found out there are Amish railfans, too.

[REDDYK]