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Posted by mrbudson on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 3:40 PM
hi paul
i live by o'hare and willing to share locations with someone in the area in exchange for other locations.a good track side guide for chicago would be great

bob quinlan/ robertquinlan@sbcglobal.net


QUOTE: Originally posted by CSSHEGEWISCH

All things considered, a trackside guide for Chicago would be excellent although the sheer size might be a problem. With the existing format, even a lifetime Chicagoan like me would learn a few new things and discover some new spots.
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Posted by mrbudson on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 3:40 PM
hi paul
i live by o'hare and willing to share locations with someone in the area in exchange for other locations.a good track side guide for chicago would be great

bob quinlan/ robertquinlan@sbcglobal.net


QUOTE: Originally posted by CSSHEGEWISCH

All things considered, a trackside guide for Chicago would be excellent although the sheer size might be a problem. With the existing format, even a lifetime Chicagoan like me would learn a few new things and discover some new spots.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 20, 2004 7:52 PM
Scranton, PA would be a good one. you have the Delaware-Lackawanna, Canadian Pacific, Steamtown.....
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 20, 2004 7:52 PM
Scranton, PA would be a good one. you have the Delaware-Lackawanna, Canadian Pacific, Steamtown.....
mc367
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 20, 2004 9:50 AM
I would like to see one of Montreal...

That woul;d be great, or even a Canadian City...
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 20, 2004 9:50 AM
I would like to see one of Montreal...

That woul;d be great, or even a Canadian City...
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 6:10 PM
how about orlando .
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 6:10 PM
how about orlando .
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 5, 2004 1:09 PM
You should do Harrisburg, Pa. I wish you could do the Allentown, Pa area (which used to have 5 to 10 railroads) but it only has two NS lines and R.J. Corman.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 5, 2004 1:09 PM
You should do Harrisburg, Pa. I wish you could do the Allentown, Pa area (which used to have 5 to 10 railroads) but it only has two NS lines and R.J. Corman.
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Posted by Miketherailfan on Sunday, January 4, 2004 10:03 AM
Pittsburgh has CSX, NS, Amtrak, Allegheny Valley, Pittsburgh & Ohio Central, Union RR. That should be the Railroads on the Pittsburgh list.
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Posted by Miketherailfan on Sunday, January 4, 2004 10:03 AM
Pittsburgh has CSX, NS, Amtrak, Allegheny Valley, Pittsburgh & Ohio Central, Union RR. That should be the Railroads on the Pittsburgh list.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 3:50 PM
Chicago Would be a good one
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 3:50 PM
Chicago Would be a good one
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 29, 2003 9:23 AM
What about my hometown of Woodstock Ontario? Heehee

CN Dundas Sub. and the CPR Galt Sub. and CPR St. Thomas Sub.

The Dundas and St. Thomas Cross over with a Diamond.

The Dundas has a fair bit of VIA and CN Action. Can be quite busy at times.

The Galt isn't as busy, but still has a fair bit of traffic. Also, there is a fair sized yard.

If you're interested, I can be your tour guide! :D:D:D
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 29, 2003 9:23 AM
What about my hometown of Woodstock Ontario? Heehee

CN Dundas Sub. and the CPR Galt Sub. and CPR St. Thomas Sub.

The Dundas and St. Thomas Cross over with a Diamond.

The Dundas has a fair bit of VIA and CN Action. Can be quite busy at times.

The Galt isn't as busy, but still has a fair bit of traffic. Also, there is a fair sized yard.

If you're interested, I can be your tour guide! :D:D:D
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 20, 2003 3:58 PM
Has any one considered Dallas and or St. Louis for the Railfan Guides keep up the great work
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 20, 2003 3:58 PM
Has any one considered Dallas and or St. Louis for the Railfan Guides keep up the great work
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Posted by eolafan on Sunday, December 14, 2003 12:47 PM
As Frank Sinatra sang...CHICAGO IS MY KIND OF TOWN...and I am sure many of us Windy City area residents would like to see a comprehensive guide to railfanning in AND AROUND our area! Jim
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Posted by eolafan on Sunday, December 14, 2003 12:47 PM
As Frank Sinatra sang...CHICAGO IS MY KIND OF TOWN...and I am sure many of us Windy City area residents would like to see a comprehensive guide to railfanning in AND AROUND our area! Jim
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8, 2003 10:37 PM
Mark,

Can't wait for Denver. There is a lot of rail action here and finding safe spots to railfan is easy.

I assume the Coors beer run will be featured but you might want to check out the BNSF line across the south Platte. Among various light industies is an ice creamery which sees occasional syrup tankers.

There's more than just coal runs here.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8, 2003 10:37 PM
Mark,

Can't wait for Denver. There is a lot of rail action here and finding safe spots to railfan is easy.

I assume the Coors beer run will be featured but you might want to check out the BNSF line across the south Platte. Among various light industies is an ice creamery which sees occasional syrup tankers.

There's more than just coal runs here.

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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Monday, December 8, 2003 2:55 AM
Hello Mark,

Long time no see! 20 years have slipped away, since our days of digging dirt in Denver. What we wouldn't do for trains. When I saw that you had become editor, I subscribed immediatly. Your editorials are always dead on, and they are the first thing I look at every month.

I'm living in the Twin Cities, and the trackside guide couldn't have come at a better time, as I am just starting construction of my dream layout. Basicly, it is the route of the Amtrak Empire Builder from Red wing to Coon Creek Junction and all the freight traffic to go with it. Busy, busy, busy with BNSF, CP, and UP sharing, crossing and interchanging.

Keep up the good work, and email me if you get a chance.

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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Monday, December 8, 2003 2:55 AM
Hello Mark,

Long time no see! 20 years have slipped away, since our days of digging dirt in Denver. What we wouldn't do for trains. When I saw that you had become editor, I subscribed immediatly. Your editorials are always dead on, and they are the first thing I look at every month.

I'm living in the Twin Cities, and the trackside guide couldn't have come at a better time, as I am just starting construction of my dream layout. Basicly, it is the route of the Amtrak Empire Builder from Red wing to Coon Creek Junction and all the freight traffic to go with it. Busy, busy, busy with BNSF, CP, and UP sharing, crossing and interchanging.

Keep up the good work, and email me if you get a chance.

Elliot Feinberg
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 6, 2003 2:38 PM
I'd like to see a guide for the Chicago area or maybe Chicago & Northwest Indiana. I was sorry that one was not included in the Chicago issue.

Be safe



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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 6, 2003 2:38 PM
I'd like to see a guide for the Chicago area or maybe Chicago & Northwest Indiana. I was sorry that one was not included in the Chicago issue.

Be safe



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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 1, 2003 7:18 PM
I would love to see a guide to the NEC. Boston to Washington - showing all the major stations and industries. I'm in Delaware and we have a Chrysler plant off the NEC.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 1, 2003 7:18 PM
I would love to see a guide to the NEC. Boston to Washington - showing all the major stations and industries. I'm in Delaware and we have a Chrysler plant off the NEC.

-Tom
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Posted by eolafan on Monday, December 1, 2003 7:33 AM
Chicago, my kind of town...would be nice to see again as much has changed since the last one, many years ago. Don't forget the suburbs have at least as many good trackside spots as the city does, and are generally much safer. Jim
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