Rail fanning the NS

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cbtrower
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Rail fanning the NS

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I will be going on a railfanning trip somewhere in three weeks. I planned on going to Elkhart, but are their any other busy locations? My debate was between Berea Ohio, and Elkhart, IN. My main goal is catching a heritage unit, I haven't seen one in forever :cry: Thank you!

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Jetlink
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Re: Rail fanning the NS

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I've never been to Elkhart to railfan (because I'm not a railfan), but I have sat at Berea a few hours while having some lunch with some co workers when I was based in Cleveland. During the couple of hours we were there eating and drinking I noticed it was non stop trains on the two lines the entire time (because I'm interested in trains). I would definitely say it was a hot spot. At least at the time it was. This was probably 10-12 years ago. Things may be a little different now. Not sure.
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Re: Rail fanning the NS

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Berea as far as volume. Much friendlier place for rail fans and 5 trains/hour round the clock. I've never averaged less.
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Re: Rail fanning the NS

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Berea would be better probably :)

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Tier4GEVO
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Re: Rail fanning the NS

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+3 to Berea. Friend was there today. Saw 23 CSX & 17 NS in a little bit over 8 hours.

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