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railohio wrote:And both your photos are of the local working in the yard. I doubt it was very close.

It still only takes a fall to get smashed.

I think Fostoria and Deshler are worse but I haven't spent more then 3 hours in Marion during the day in the past 8 years combinded.

DTI973 wrote:Guys,

Does anyone know approx. how many trains cross the Limeville/Sciotoville Bridge a day?

Thanks,
Brian B.

I am not sure but If you can find a spot to watch that track and the NS that would be some neat photos there.

I'm guessing that it was looked at, but I'm guessing the cost/hassle to build in a residental area wasn't worth it. Another advantage is that trains have run for years from Indy to Toledo under one crew. With the traffic that the Toledo Sub sees, I doubt that a train could get from Indy to North Ba...

Currently there's 4-6 trains a day north of Ridgeway and on to Toledo. When the connection at Galatea is completed, the number of trains using the connection should equal that. As an aside, It's my understanding that brush clearing for the connection track began today (great weather for that!) How ...

I use to call a pizza shop for a sub and had it delivered to the Station.I suspect they may still deliver to the station. The guys at the model railroad club order from Pizza Brothers all the time (local place - pretty good pizza). They are open until 11 PM, midnight, or 1 AM depending on the day o...

Thanks! Like I said I only go to Marion at night.

It has been easily 8 years since I have visited Marion during the day. What are some good places around town to eat and such. I only go at night when the places are closed.

railroadfan wrote:Send that geometry train back through fostoria when we are there tomorrow.

Last August, I saw a Loram railgrinder on NS and CSX track geometry car within about an hour of each other.

Thank you guys! I will hopefully head up there one day soon and catch them.

I plan on heading up to Defiance soon to check out the MAW. I have three questions I would appreciate your help with. 1. Are the crews railfan friendly? 2. Just taking a quick glance on the board it seems they have minor derailments alot, how common are they? 3. What is the best time of day to catch...