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I know about B34 and Amtrak. What other trains does Jackson,MI see?

GTW6401 wrote:

Rougemere Yard is good for watching the genset switch in the morning and its right down the street from I-94 and Michigan Avenue.

What time does the yard job go on duty? Any trouble from locals or cops there?

I know D708 originates at lansing, and works east to south lyon. Any more specific details? The only industries I can thing of are the plastics factory (Something like AshaiKashai) in fowlerville, and the weberville elevator. Maybe interchange in Howell? What else is there?

Ben Higdon wrote:What kind of regular freight GLC action can we expect to see around Owosso this weekend? Or whoever is still serving the former GT track in Owosso? Is it viewable from the Train Festival event? Thanks!

If you want to see real freight activity, you are in the wrong state.

conrailmike wrote:

bnsfMAN93 wrote:If plymouth fails, where do you go?

Ohio.

Ok. Are there any good spots in toledo (along the chicago line)?

Mike Tabone wrote:Plymouth is Fail town don't do it. I'm surprised I have not run into you yet, I live in south lyon and cross the tracks at least 7 times a day every day.

If plymouth fails, where do you go?

Delray Tower is located in the southwest part of Detroit on Dearborn. As noted, tracks in the area border the I-75 bridge in that area. If you park off the side of the drive by the cement plant you should be just fine. I have been their several time and have not been questioned about parking in tha...

What are the major rail yards in the detroit area? Does anybody have a map or the addresses for the yard offices or something? I only know where Oakwood and Rougemere yards are, what and where are the others?

I have heard that it's the busiest spot in the state, but I have never heard of it. Does anybody know more?

GP30M4216 wrote: For Oakwood, you should be able to see them switching from the Park & Ride lot at the corner of Outer Drive and Allen Road.

Do U have to pay to watch there? How often does it happen? And finally, what is the name of the NS line that begins at this yard and runs Southeast?

Are there any good locations to watch yard jobs "kick" cars in the S.E. Mich. area?

Well Myself (James), Bill (PlymouthStationGuy), Chris (Chrisracer8903), Brian (Brain) all hangout on eitherv Theodore Street or the Old C&O Station. If you see a Blue Focus with an ariel on the car dont be afraid to stop by and say "HI". Allright. I don't have any friends who are railfans, but I'll...

conrailmike wrote:Since you live in Ann Arbor, you're better off just making the drive to Ohio.

I know. It sucks to live in a state with virtually no thru traffic. Once I get my drivers liscence, I want to take a railfan trip around Ohio and its hotspots.

Mr. Tops wrote:If you already go to South Lyon, you are better off going all the way to Plymouth, which sees a number of additional CSX trains .

Do you know the best spot in plymouth?

I am looking for good places to fan, and am wondering which location in Southeast Michigan sees the most freight trains daily? I'm sure people have different opinions, but I'm looking for anything. Including the number of trains per day at this spot would really help as well.

I live in Ann Arbor, Which only sees 2 freights daily :x , and they are mostly at night. I have been going up to South Lyon, to "fan" the CSX plymouth sub, which sees more frequent freight traffic. Can anybody give me the "low down" on the scheduled and extra trains that run via the plymouth sub (Fr...