LTEX - Do they allow visitors?

[GLC 392]

i was wondering if anyone knew if LTEX in Mcdonald Oh lets people in to take photos with a waiver or another form of paper work?

[uhaul]

You probably can get in there if you call them up before hand and politely ask them if you may look around.

When I wanted to go to RMDI I called them a few months beforehand and asked them if it was alright if I looked around. I told them that I would be wearing a certified hardhat and steel toe boots. RMDI told me that I had to show up on a specific date and time. When I got there I filled out a waiver and was on my merry way. Any personal I saw I was very polite to and if asked what I was doing there I politely answered that I have permission and had filled out a waiver. I did not mention that I had a camera and no one seemed to notice.

[GLC 392]

ok thank you, what is RMDI?

[uhaul]

R, M, D, and I are the initials of the gentleman who owns RMDI and BDLX, which are both based out of Pittston Pennsylvania. Beyond that I don’t know what RMDI stands for. BDLX stands for Big Dog Leasing and the X means it’s privately owned.

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[GLC 392]

ok thank you.

[dansapo]

i was wondering if anyone knew if LTEX in Mcdonald Oh lets people in to take photos with a waiver or another form of paper work?

Yes a few years back,Our NMRA(div 5) group was able to tour the entire facility.Pretty cool place

[GLC 392]

ok thank you, i will have to check with LTEX if i head that way.

[Rick F.]

I have heard that they really don't like to have railfans around.

[Smtimko]

LTEX has been heavily attacked by thieves. The nature of their business results in large amounts of metals that can be sold for quick cash. They have gone to a lot of trouble to eliminate this problem by installing jersey barriers, fences, patrols, security devices, etc. The local police have been advised to arrest all trespassers.

You cannot blame them for taking this stand. Just one incident that comes to mind is that nearly all of the AMTK F40 units had their head-end power supply cables cut off. There are more horror stories.

I have known the owners since they opened the rail related side of the business and have assisted them in moving motive power and I have been involved in purchasing parts from them. For that reason, they have in the past, allowed me the opportunity to photograph, but I would not count on it in the future due to the climate in the area. I would strongly suggest that if you are goign to photograph, you do it from the bridge or seek permission, keeping in mind however, that this is a business and they don't have people around to escort photographers. There are locomotives that can be photographed from access roads leading to other businesses in the park.

SMT