Norfolk Southern yard ops in Columbus

[redside20]

Just to let you guys know, all NS yard operations have been transferred over to Watkins Yard from Buckeye. I went over the yard yesterday and the place was abuzz witha activity. I was scouting out the area for any available photo ops and will have them posted and everything else i have taken photos of at a later date. Ohio Central picks up and sets out at Watkins as well. Camp Chase railroad picks up its cars at Buckeye still.

[trainjunkie47]

Camp Chase? Where does that line run?

[redside20]

Camp Chase? Where does that line run?

Hi

The Camp Chase Industrial Railroad is a switching line in Southwest Columbus that operates 10 miles of former NYC Big Four line from Columbus to Lilly Chapel Ohio. Customers include Conagra, Marathon oil depot, plastics plant, the elevator at Lilly Chapel proper and others.

[AARR]

The Camp Chase Industrial Railroad is a switching line in Southwest Columbus that operates 10 miles of former NYC Big Four line from Columbus to Lilly Chapel Ohio. Customers include Conagra, Marathon oil depot, plastics plant, the elevator at Lilly Chapel proper and others.

Sounds like a busy little shortline. Wish we had more like this in MI.

[esprrfan]

like to see one in nw ohio too

[MSchwiebert]

The Maumee & Western would be a decent opportunity - but ownership changes would be required first. The Indiana Northeastern seems to do things well. As for the I&O I think it's another opportunity but I'm not sure if Fortress/RailAmerica knows what they have....

like to see one in nw ohio too

[AARR]

As for the I&O I think it's another opportunity but I'm not sure if Fortress/RailAmerica knows what they have....

The challenge for IORY is it's a line that was designed for bridge traffic and now it depends on local traffic. They're doing a decent job of it but because they the former DT&I lines have little large business on its line it will always be difficult.

[MSchwiebert]

I'll agree with that, but I figured that there'd be more synergies with between the I&O and the CF&E for starters.

As for the I&O I think it's another opportunity but I'm not sure if Fortress/RailAmerica knows what they have....

The challenge for IORY is it's a line that was designed for bridge traffic and now it depends on local traffic. They're doing a decent job of it but because they the former DT&I lines have little large business on its line it will always be difficult.

[AARR]

I'll agree with that, but I figured that there'd be more synergies with between the I&O and the CF&E for starters.

Hmm, haven't given that angle much thought. There's some detergent exchanged between the two that goes to a large plant in or near Lima. Scrap metal from Alma (not much though). I'm sure there's more but like you said it may not have grown as much as it could (or we would like).

[NorfolkSouthern]

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[ns8401]

Is that Norfolk Southern as in NS? Do they actually care about railroadfan.com? Hmmmmmmm.....

[UKFan]

Hey guys

Is Columbus a great place to see trains in Ohio? I am staying with a friend in Newark, Ohio next year, and am looking for all the best places in Ohio to see your railroads.

Cheers

Andy
UK

[strugglin]

This has made me the saddest railfan in Columbus. I live right off 5th Ave. near the crossing and the Scioto Trestle. I used to love cathing the Ohio Central local coming out of Buckeye Yard every afternoon, as well as numerous NS trains that used to come down that line. Now, I'm lucky to hear maybe 3 CSX intermodal trains a week come over the line.