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Thanks for the recommendations everyone!

Hi all, I have a couple questions for you Michigan railfans: 1. I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for scenic places to go watch & photograph trains? I’m in Lansing, but anywhere within a reasonable driving distance is welcome. For example, the CSX bridge in Grand Ledge. With the bridge, wo...

Hey there - that sounds like a really great spot to get some practice in! I’m only about 30 minutes away from Durand, so I’ll definitely be checking it out. Thanks a lot!

Thank you. While I do enjoy filming and watching them, I struggle with getting quality photos when the trains are rolling, so really just looking for some places that they’re stopped for a while. I appreciate your comment though

Thanks for that info! I liked the spot in Howell because you’re able to get close-ish to the train without trespassing, but I’m not sure if that’s really possible in a yard. Either way, I appreciate your comment :D hopefully someone else will come along with insight into what’s going on at the Howel...

Hi all, I recently visited the CSX/GLC interchange in Howell, and I’m wondering if there are any other spots like this where the trains are laid up for a while and not moving? Hoping to get some cool photos of different types of cars like various boxcars or autoracks. In general, is an interchange t...