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by onjfan
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Solar eclipse in Ohio
Replies: 14
Views: 1792

Solar eclipse in Ohio

Any one planning on going to Ohio for the eclipse? I'm going to make a day of it and start in Deshler and make my way over to Fostoria in the afternoon for the eclipse. Any thoughts/better ideas?
by onjfan
Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CSX Derailment Wayne MI
Replies: 9
Views: 2190

CSX Derailment Wayne MI

There's a CSX Derailment in Wayne today.
by onjfan
Wed Sep 06, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GLC in Cohoctah
Replies: 1
Views: 2343

GLC in Cohoctah

Anyone know what was going on with GLC today in Cohoctah Twp.?
by onjfan
Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: Elkhart
Replies: 3
Views: 3658

Re: Elkhart

Thanks for all the info. I will going on a weekday. Tuesday or Wednesday? September 19th or 20th. Usually go to Fostoria, Ohio that weekend for the train show, but wanted to do something different. Still going to go there on Saturday for the show.
by onjfan
Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Indiana Talk
Topic: Elkhart
Replies: 3
Views: 3658

Elkhart

I'm from Michigan, planning on going to Elkhart in September for the first time. Any tips or recommendations would be appreciated. Just going for the day.
by onjfan
Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Tahquamenon River Boat / Toonerville Trolley final season????
Replies: 4
Views: 2582

Re: Tahquamenon River Boat / Toonerville Trolley final season????

Wife and I rode that about 4 or 5 years ago. Trolley wasn't much, but the boat ride was cool.
by onjfan
Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Whistle Stop Caboose Ice Cream
Replies: 11
Views: 2327

Re: Whistle Stop Caboose Ice Cream

I live right by the Whistle Stop. I can walk there. Great place.
by onjfan
Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CP Holiday Train 2022
Replies: 18
Views: 12783

CP Christmas train

Anyone know of a good spot to see the train? I live in Howell and would prefer to not go to Allen Park. Anywhere close to US-23? Thanks.
by onjfan
Sun Sep 25, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Chasing Trains on the Plymouth Subdivison, what should I know?
Replies: 1
Views: 2178

Re: Chasing Trains on the Plymouth Subdivison, what should I know?

I live in Howell, so I usually sit along Lucy Rd or Dearborn St. You can try Brighton on Challis by Mt. Brighton.
by onjfan
Wed Jul 13, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: Ohio Talk
Topic: Vickers
Replies: 2
Views: 6464

Vickers

Just a heads up, there are now "No Trespassing" signs posted at the end of the dead end streets off of Wales road by the Auto Detailing shop. I was there yesterday and had a visit from a NS Police officer. He had been watching me (I didn't know) and I didn't trespass and he came over and told me he ...
by onjfan
Mon May 23, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Shortline Train Location Updates - May 2022
Replies: 123
Views: 70938

MSTX 5485

MSTX 5485 Adirondack Scenic Railroad "Big Moose" just purchased by SRI is sitting at Anne Pere. Dropped off yesterday by CSX.
by onjfan
Wed Mar 09, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: Railroadfan.com Spring Meet 2022 June 11th/12th Deshler OH
Replies: 31
Views: 53788

Re: Railroadfan.com Spring Meet 2022 Deshler OH

I may go. I hope to go before then actually. I usually split time in Deshler, Hamler, Fostoria and sometimes Bellevue. Depending if I spend the night somewhere. I usually stay in Bowling Green. Does anyone know if the porta potty in Deshler is on site now? Helps to have one close by when you are 60....