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Appalachian and Ohio

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Fri Oct 17, 2014 2:41 pm ¦  Forum: Southeastern Railfan ¦  Topic: Appalachian and Ohio ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 4781

Could anyone pass along any information regarding the A&O's schedule or when their trains run. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Any contact info or help would also be greatly appreciated as well. I will be visiting the areas around Burnsville and Cowen and would love to grab some photos an...

Is it possible to meet Mike Bednar In Person?

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:39 pm ¦  Forum: Lehigh Valley Railroad ¦  Topic: Is it possible to meet Mike Bednar In Person? ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 8432

I was wondering if anyone has any information or might know if there is anyway to meet in person Mr. Mike Bednar. His insight into not only eastern PA railroad history but my families beloved Lehigh Valley is an amazing source of memories and information that paints a picture so clear and beautiful....

Lancaster and Chester Railway

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:21 pm ¦  Forum: Southeastern Railfan ¦  Topic: Lancaster and Chester Railway ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 5037

Does anybody happen to have any info on the Lancaster and Chester Railway in Chester, SC all the way to Lancaster, SC such as train schedules and what time and when do they normally run. Plus, where there locos are parked between assignments. Also, if anyone knows or is in touch with someone who wor...

CSX Signals in Waxhaw, NC

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Mon Oct 21, 2013 3:07 pm ¦  Forum: CSX Transportation including Pan Am ¦  Topic: CSX Signals in Waxhaw, NC ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 2700

I had a quick question referring to the new signals being installed in Waxhaw, NC along the former SAL main. Does anyone have any possible contact info regarding the whereabouts or plans for the recently replaced, original SAL signals and targets. I contacted CSX this morning about how i would go ab...

Fort Worth and Western

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:11 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion: Short Lines, Industrials, and Military ¦  Topic: Fort Worth and Western ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 7811

Is there anybody here that works for the railroad or might know of anybody who does. I have been in Ft Worth since May and have been fascinated by the EMD motive power and the amount of traffic for this railroad and would like to get a chance to visit the railroad to meet some people, see how their ...

Pennsy Signals

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Sat Jun 09, 2012 2:04 pm ¦  Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦  Topic: Pennsy Signals ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 9322

Does anyone have any info regarding the use of or what is going on with the former Pennsy PCL's between Machias and Driftwood on the WNY&P's portion of the former Pennsy Buffalo Line. Last time i heard they were not being used and were not even powered. Are they in danger of being taken down and...

Railroad Salvage Information

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:18 am ¦  Forum: CSX Transportation including Pan Am ¦  Topic: Railroad Salvage Information ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 1256

Hi, i was wondering if anyone has had any experiences dealing with or contacting a man named Jim at Jim's Railroad Rescue Service In Seville, Ohio. Any information or experiences shared would greatly be appreciated.

Re: North East PA Train Watching

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:05 am ¦  Forum: CSX Transportation including Pan Am ¦  Topic: North East PA Train Watching ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 3029

It is Bort Rd. As soon as you pass a McDonalds on your left heading west towards northeast your first street to left is Bort Rd. It crosses over the Central main on a short bridge but immediately following the bridge about 100 feet up is the crossing with the former Nickel Plate main. At that point ...

B&O Main west towards St Louis

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:16 am ¦  Forum: Baltimore & Ohio|Chesapeake & Ohio|Western Maryland ¦  Topic: B&O Main west towards St Louis ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 7332

Can anyone tell me what parts of the line all the way into St Louis on the former B&O main are still in service and what parts are abandoned. Also, If anyone has any information of the area known as HN Cabin where the former B&O main crosses the Alton & Southern, it would be much appreci...

Driftwood, PA

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:38 pm ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Driftwood, PA ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 1845

When i was last in Driftwood, PA, I noticed a lot of older milepost signs and position signal (PCL's) targets sitting back in the weeds with other various pieces of older equipment right near the MoW sheds and buildings next to the track.s I was wondering if they were planning on discarding those th...

Re: Buffalo Line Questions

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:45 pm ¦  Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦  Topic: Buffalo Line Questions ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 11388

When i was there i noticed a lot of older milepost signs and position signal (PCL's) targets sitting back in the weeds with other various pieces of older equipment. I was wondering if they were planning on discarding those things or if they were just taken down because their getting rid of them soon...

Re: Buffalo Line Questions

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:26 pm ¦  Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦  Topic: Buffalo Line Questions ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 11388

Thank You so much for the help. Sorry for the late response but your insight has been most helpful. I just have a quick question reguarding NS in Driftwood. Would happen to know anyone or know anyone who would have any contacts (e-mail, phone numbers, etc) to any of the workmen woring out of the MW ...

Buffalo Line Questions

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:08 pm ¦  Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦  Topic: Buffalo Line Questions ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 11388

I just have a few questions about the Western New York and Pennsylvania"s buffalo line from Machias Jct to Driftwood (or North Driftwood). How many trains a day or week does the WNY&P run between those two points, and when they do.....when generally is a good time to catch them. What times ...

Tennessee Pass Latest Updates

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:47 pm ¦  Forum: Union Pacific ¦  Topic: Tennessee Pass Latest Updates ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 2360

Can anyone tell me what is the latest news, latest updates, or what going on right now with the line over Tennessee pass. Is there any chances of it opening back up? Is the line slated to be abandoned or continue to just stay de-commissioned as it is right now? And has there been any purchasers or p...

Remaining PRR Towers

 by GP-30Kid ¦  Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:46 am ¦  Forum: Pennsylvania Railroad ¦  Topic: Remaining PRR Towers ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 4276

Does anyone happen to know what towers are remaining or still standing on the Pennsy mainline between Enola (rockville) and Pittsburgh. Some examples include Jacks, View, Port, Spruce Creek, Hunt, etc.