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by w neal
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:24 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Dented bridge in Stanton or Ionia on bike trail?
Replies: 1
Views: 2765

Dented bridge in Stanton or Ionia on bike trail?

Asking for a non train guy. I was told there is a RR bridge along a bike trail in that area tjat still bears the dent from when somthing on a train smacked it. Can you please educate me?

Thanks
by w neal
Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:07 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: Railroadfan Spring Meet 2017 - Rochelle IL 6/24-6/25
Replies: 42
Views: 32517

Re: Railroadfan Spring Meet 2017 - Rochelle IL 6/24-6/25

Galesburg?

RR days is that weekend.
by w neal
Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Port Inland Railroad
Replies: 64
Views: 57725

Re: Port Inland Railroad

We miss you C&IM!
by w neal
Fri Jun 10, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: Illinois Talk
Topic: Galesburg RR Days
Replies: 9
Views: 9333

Re: Galesburg RR Days

GreatLakesRailfan wrote:Sounds to me like the entire event would be rife with foamers, not just the 765's appearance.

Only in the usual areas. Come on out and see for yourself. You'll be glad you did.
by w neal
Thu Jun 09, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Illinois Talk
Topic: Galesburg RR Days
Replies: 9
Views: 9333

Galesburg RR Days

Don't forget that the annual Galesburg RR Days is fast approaching. The dates are Saturday June 25th through Sunday June 26th. There will be some displays at the depot downtown which are always worth a look. I recommend the food for sale at the depot's "patio" from the Knox County Pork Producers. G...
by w neal
Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:32 am
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: EL west of Elgin
Replies: 20
Views: 11690

Re: EL west of Elgin

THANK YOU BDCONRAIL29 FOR POSTING THESE PICTURES!!!!

I was just in Ohio City this summer and was trying to picture things there. I later learned about the depot and multiple crossings in town. Your pictures help a lot.
by w neal
Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:02 am
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: Last roadrailer in Ft. Wayne?
Replies: 7
Views: 5475

Re: Last roadrailer in Ft. Wayne?

Study your british.
by w neal
Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:48 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: Last roadrailer in Ft. Wayne?
Replies: 7
Views: 5475

Re: Last roadrailer in Ft. Wayne?

Ta.
by w neal
Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:23 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: Last roadrailer in Ft. Wayne?
Replies: 7
Views: 5475

Last roadrailer in Ft. Wayne?

My sources tell me that the last roadrailer left Ft. Wayne on the 18th of November.

Can anyone confirm or deny this?
by w neal
Sat May 16, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CN OCS????
Replies: 7
Views: 2868

Re: CN OCS????

Is that what I saw going westbound through Porterville yesterday at 12:16pm? If so, those cars were wearing the CN's old green and yellow. Very purdy!
by w neal
Tue Mar 31, 2015 6:28 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: History of the ROW From Niles to Jackson
Replies: 52
Views: 9491

Re: History of the ROW From Niles to Jackson

I posted my photos, now I'm waiting for someone to post one of this mystery NP reefer! Yes, I recall the NP reefer. I sighted it at least a decade, maybe a decade and a half, ago. I recall it lying on a farm not too far west of the I-69/M-60 junction. Upon a search for it a few years later, it appe...
by w neal
Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:29 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: History of the ROW From Niles to Jackson
Replies: 52
Views: 9491

Re: History of the ROW From Niles to Jackson

If one googlemaps the air line, one can find a "branching" of the line east of Homer. Was this a realignment of some kind?
by w neal
Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:15 am
Forum: Illinois Talk
Topic: Old Santa Fe Galesburg to Chicago
Replies: 8
Views: 6953

Re: Old Santa Fe Galesburg to Chicago

Saw an empty coal (hopper) train westbound in Peck Park (Galesburg) during railroad days on the transcon - amazing.
by w neal
Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Old MSU Amtrak platform
Replies: 2
Views: 699

Old MSU Amtrak platform

Just curious. Does anyone have any pictures of the old Amtrak platforms that used to be found along the Grand Trunk tracks at the Farm Lane crossing way back in the day? I'd be fun to see them again. I have faint memories...
by w neal
Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:01 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Alpena-Bay City
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Re: Alpena-Bay City

6th? 7th? 8th?
by w neal
Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:39 am
Forum: Web Site updates, questions, and suggestions
Topic: What, no Aussies?
Replies: 2
Views: 7485

What, no Aussies?

I have heard from many Australians that they cannot access this website. It seems a shame as many are fans of U.S. trains. They always get a message that it is forbidden. Does the host not like Australians? :D Please do look into it.

Many thanks mate.
by w neal
Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Is former railroad ferry Badger finished?
Replies: 69
Views: 9726

Re: Is former railroad ferry Badger finished?

Look out Gratiot! Hope you can sleep.
by w neal
Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:48 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Jackson & Lansing equipment
Replies: 163
Views: 27257

Re: Jackson & Lansing equipment

Back to the lessor Dan. My sources warned me about that last summer.
by w neal
Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:48 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Badger?
Replies: 14
Views: 2207

Badger?

Will there be a Badger crossing next year?