Marion Ohio.. whats left to see?

[Hoosierailnut]

Is there anything left of the EL yards at Marion anymore?
Besides the yards is it still a pretty decent railfar town like it once was?

[chessie8212]

There is a remainder of the EL yard in Marion. CSX stores a couple of locos there and there are a few side tracks. Not a huge yard, but a yard nonetheless. And yes, Marion is still a great fanning town, especially with AC Tower open to the public.

[railohio]

Union Tank Car took over part of the shops and they use them for maintaining their lease fleet.

Marion is rather bland as a railfan spot. There are few worthwhile photo angles and the place is always packed. Definately worth checking out, especially if you're a history nut and the tower and depot interest you, but most people won't have reason to return there for a second trip.

[MR77100]

Yes Marion is always packed. Known as the "Train-watching capital of Ohio," it has been crowded for decades. THe fences make photography difficult, unless you want to climb the tower, whcih I have done. But if you want to see trains, trains, trains, this is the place. By the way, when was that EL branch to Dayton torn up? I know it was cut back to Richwood at one point.