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Re: railroad operations in New Mexico/El Paso?

 by railnut49 ¦  Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:20 am ¦  Forum: Western Railfan ¦  Topic: railroad operations in New Mexico/El Paso? ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 8640

For anyone interested, Belen, NM has a nice active yard and one can sit at the old train station in the shade and watch trains all day. I scanner sure makes it fun also. There used to be a model railroad club in the old station if it's still there. I'm hoping to go back this year for another visit. ...

Re: Grand Canyon Railway Trip

 by railnut49 ¦  Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:11 am ¦  Forum: Western Railfan ¦  Topic: Grand Canyon Railway Trip ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 9210

I just joined this group, and it's long since your planned visit, but if you haven't done so, it's a great experience. I've done the trip to the canyon, and had a great time with my wife. The train robber action was a hoot and I just loved it. The actors were a hoot. I had a son who lived in William...

Re: Railfanning Phoenix, AZ?

 by railnut49 ¦  Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:51 am ¦  Forum: Western Railfan ¦  Topic: Railfanning Phoenix, AZ? ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 24843

I'm new to the Phoenix, and also in need of some help, in the meantime I'll try the places you mentioned. Company would be nice some time if you're in the mood. I live in Tempe, price and broadway area. I just bought a scanner and am trying to find the UP frequencies so I can listen in. Am retired s...

Re: The People who make up Western Railfan

 by railnut49 ¦  Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:45 am ¦  Forum: Western Railfan ¦  Topic: The People who make up Western Railfan ¦  Replies: 28 ¦  Views: 26229

I am a guy who has spent most of his time along the Sante Fe tracks between Holbrook, AZ and flagstaff, AZ. Canyon Diablo has been a favorite spot as well as Winslow, AZ yards until Burlington Northern took over and closed my favorite places off. The Sante Fe folks had given me permission to railfan...