Any Ohio rail fans out there?

24856 views

32 replies

basementdweller

Member since
February 2004
From: Central Ohio
570 posts

Posted by basementdweller on Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:58 AM

Redarrow101 where in Columbus do you railfan? I live just outside of Columbus and never really have found a decent place to railfan.

redarrow101

Member since
July 2007
From: Columbus, OH
5 posts

Posted by redarrow101 on Monday, July 23, 2007 5:33 PM

There are many great railfanning sites in OHIO, particulary in Fostoria, Marion and Columbus. In these cities (and others I'm sure) you can photograph or watch both NS and CSX from one location. Check out these websites www.fostorialive.com and www.frograil.com/railroad/oh.htm.

Anonymous

Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 22, 2007 9:28 PM

i live in erlanger , ky we have a restored southern rr. depot here and a lumber yard that the n/s switch out daily and usually 10-20 trains run through town.

Reply
Edit

choochoobuff

Member since
June 2007
137 posts

Any Ohio rail fans out there?

Posted by choochoobuff on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:16 PM

Hi, I am new here to the site. I have always been fascinated by the creaking of tracks and the sound of the approaching whistle. I live in an area now only serviced by a few companies, the main one being NS. So I still get to see trains. Although I have to admit I would have loved to have been around when rail was the undisputed king of travel. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated by this greenhorn.