Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Toledo)
Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Toledo)
In a 30-mile radius tops of Toledo, what's a nice rural road to railfan at on the NS main? Basically anything helps, as long as there are wide gravel spots on the side, suitable for a car to park. I was thinking of Albon Road in Holland. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
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Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
I'd suggesting heading here: https://goo.gl/maps/uqupG7wDLiB2 - Especially wise to head to that spot on May 21st.
If you want to explore more, start at that link I gave, then just scroll the map to the east and find some rural spots with a gravel area to park. These satellite tools are great resource for railfans.
If you want to explore more, start at that link I gave, then just scroll the map to the east and find some rural spots with a gravel area to park. These satellite tools are great resource for railfans.
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Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
Oak Harbor was always a nice spot.
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Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
Swanton a favorite of mine.
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Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
If you truly want to be "out of town", How about County Road 13 east of Wauseon & Park in the driveway for the cell-phone antenna.
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Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
I live within walking distance from this line in Holland/Springfield Township. Springfield Township has good spots. The underpass on McCord by the high school is making progress though.
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Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
Pettisville wouldn't be bad either.
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Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
Garden Road, just north of Route 2, just east on 2 from where it passes over the Ohio Turnpike, is a good spot. Its right near the Toledo Airport.
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Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
East of Toledo, the line gets "rural" in a hurry. Lots of spots between Millbury and Oak Harbor.
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Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
I would go with Swanton (no horns) or Wauseon (with horns)
Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
Horn is used at both swanton and Wauseon. Holland is the only area I can think of off the top of my head with no horn currentlyCSXBOY wrote:I would go with Swanton (no horns) or Wauseon (with horns)
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Re: Good rural areas to railfan NS Chicago Line (Greater Tol
Well its hard to get a horn from the caboose in Swanton because of the overpass. But you are right they do blow horns