NS Lafayette District
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 2:51 pm
Hey all,
I'm taking a trip down to NS' Lafayette District tomorrow (2 May) and I was wondering if anyone here knew where to find information regarding mileposts. The part of the line I'm looking at is from Peru, Indiana, and Lafayette, Indiana. I don't know if I'll make it all the way to Lafayette or not, but for the sake of planning, I figure better safe than sorry. The reason I ask about mileposts is that I figured out how to extend the range of my scanner a bit (took the easy way out- bought an antenna from Radioshack), and want to be able to figure out where the train is compared to where I am, if I hear signals being called over the radio.
I've 'fanned the line before a couple times (twice) and had too many trains sneak up on me so I'm hoping to avoid some of the frustration this time and maybe actually get a shot or two that isn't just a grab shot.
Does anyone know where one could park and sit and watch trains on this line without harassment from the cops or other "concerned individuals"? With the price of gas, I'd prefer to not drive around the entire day.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide,
Charles W.
I'm taking a trip down to NS' Lafayette District tomorrow (2 May) and I was wondering if anyone here knew where to find information regarding mileposts. The part of the line I'm looking at is from Peru, Indiana, and Lafayette, Indiana. I don't know if I'll make it all the way to Lafayette or not, but for the sake of planning, I figure better safe than sorry. The reason I ask about mileposts is that I figured out how to extend the range of my scanner a bit (took the easy way out- bought an antenna from Radioshack), and want to be able to figure out where the train is compared to where I am, if I hear signals being called over the radio.
I've 'fanned the line before a couple times (twice) and had too many trains sneak up on me so I'm hoping to avoid some of the frustration this time and maybe actually get a shot or two that isn't just a grab shot.
Does anyone know where one could park and sit and watch trains on this line without harassment from the cops or other "concerned individuals"? With the price of gas, I'd prefer to not drive around the entire day.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide,
Charles W.