Question About the Circus Train/GMS

The five locos shoving east.

Where was that shot taken, please?

Ocala Mike wrote:Where was that shot taken, please?

That's the former Clinton Road station..

Thank you. From what I can see of the "station building," it looks to be in pretty good shape. What is it used for today? Is that a bench I see trackside?

Ocala Mike wrote:Thank you. From what I can see of the "station building," it looks to be in pretty good shape. What is it used for today? Is that a bench I see trackside?

It's an active firehouse...

Didnt wait to see the animals. Anyone know how late they showed up?

The animals didn't go by until 8:30. It was elephants and horses. It was cold, dark, and quick! But still fun and exciting.

THanks Morisot. Its good to get an idea. LICM has it listed from 6-9 pm but I knew my kids couldnt stay up that late.

Truly appreciate the response.

I went by the consist today, and RR crews were actively watching over both track, and consist today!

FYI the train is going to be leaving around 7am tomorrow. And it will most likely being leaving in just one part this time. A little bird told me

It's only going to take an hour to put the train together and prepare it for the road? Also, they're going to run it in the height of rush hour?

The Road Crews reporting at 6:00am at GMS on monday morning.

Engines were brought in today as usual. They take about 2-3 hours to put the train back together, then they wait for the heavy traffic period to end (Just after 10), then they leave.

Just drove past the circus train.
I did not see any motive power. If it came over earlier today it does not seem to be around at this time.
There are a lot of circus wagons waiting to be loaded and more coming.
I also rode the length of the train and it is still split as it was when the brought it in.
Last year the first section departed just after noon.

The circus train has "left the building". It passed Garden City at 11:30. It was one unit this year and went slowly until the rear cleared the secondary.
Around 9 it was snowing as they were setting up the train - happy spring!