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Deshler OH Railfan Gathering

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:12 pm
by Y@
OK, why not try this again? I'm setting up a railfan gathering in Deshler for the weekend of August 2nd & 3rd. If you want to come, just reply and say so. If you want more info, this thread is VERY helpful: http://www.railroadfan.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8905

I will say that Deshler is a very entertaining place from sunrise to around 1 p.m. Lots of movements around the wyes, which makes for some good photo's, including shots from across the city resovoir, like this one: http://railroadfan.com/gallery/displayi ... pos=-49197, as well as shots from the surrounding open lots. As I've stated MANY times, contrary to popular belief, there are many good shooting spots around town.

Come on guys, I know you want to! 8)

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:44 pm
by Brian_F
Hmmm... Looks like I've been all around there without actually going there.
I'm up for it. Though it will depend on how stimulating my stimulus check is.

Re: Deshler OH Railfan Gathering

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:19 pm
by GreatLakesRailfan
Y@ Heilman wrote:OK, why not try this again? I'm setting up a railfan gathering in Deshler for the weekend of August 2nd & 3rd. If you want to come, just reply and say so.
Don't know if I'll be able to make it, much less if I really want to go to Deshler. I've heard the photo angles there suck. :twisted:

Just for argument's sake, what if I show up without a definitive reply to the thread?? Will I get kicked out?? :twisted:

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:29 am
by Y@
Y@
Brian F
Charles (?)
Dane (?)

I'm sure if Steven's around he'll come as well?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:54 am
by Y@
planning on doing a video of all the action (and i'm sure people) of the meet. of course i'll have my trusty kodak with me for stills

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:08 pm
by ~Z~
Cleanin this thread up as Y@ is none too pleased another Deshler thread he started went off course to some Chemical town... for Y@'s sanity, lets just talk about that town called Deshler here and whether you can go or not.

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:26 pm
by GLC 392
put me as a maybe Y@, i will try to be there.

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:36 pm
by tsinoms
Deshler sounds cool but no can do. No Car. No Gas. No Chance.

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:41 am
by GreatLakesRailfan
Y@ Heilman wrote:Y@
Brian F
Charles (?)
Dane (?)

I'm sure if Steven's around he'll come as well?

You should probably count me out, Y@. It's not that I don't want to railfan Deshler, but the trip to Butler a couple weeks ago was almost too much for me (almost fell asleep a couple times on the way home after dropping Gregg off). I don't think I could pull another trip like that this summer.

Honestly, when I saw your original post, I just wanted to ask what would happen if someone showed up without having first posted on the thread... :lol:

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:57 pm
by nsted1582
I might go

just a maybe

Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:33 am
by Y@
Want a good example of how busy it is?http://www.railroadfan.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=9103

This was from 9:30 a.m. to about 6:30-7 p.m. Can be alot busier too when the intermodal parade kicks in around 6. That usually brings along some of the traffic from the north heading for the south or the west as well.

Photo angles? If you don't believe me that they rock, just ask Scott!

And if you're a person who doesn't take pictures, Deshler is a great place to just sit and watch, trust me.

Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:15 pm
by Scooterb
Just a link to the 7/11 trip to show some of the backdrops you can use. with the pole line gone it has helped alot.

Hope its sunny that weekend. Caps and I are hopeing to do a 24 hour there somtime soon

http://www.railroadfan.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=9140

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:11 pm
by Scooterb
Cant make it those days Y@, got a previous commitment.

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:53 pm
by Y@
Ted (?)
Y@
Dane
Steven (?)
Steve
Brian

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:49 pm
by Y@
dane says hes coming saturday hopefully... im sure steven and possibly tops will tag along.

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:19 pm
by Y@
BUMPING TO THE TOP... PROBABLY WONT HELP BUT WHAT THE HELL IT'LL BOOST MY POST COUNT RIGHT? :lol:

DANE AND STEVEN ARE 90%... TOPS MAY COME ALONG. I'VE GOT A BUDDY FROM GEORGIA WHO'S GONNA TRY TO MAKE IT. MIGHT BRING ONE OF MY BUDDIES ALONG ONE OF THE DAYS... HE'S NOT A TRAIN BUFF BUT HE'S A CAR/DIESEL GUY SO HE'D HAVE SOME FUN. HE'S GONE WITH ME BEFORE.

MIGHT BE BRINGING THE G/F ONE DAY AS WELL, SO DRESS UP REAL NICE AND TRY NOT TO ACT A FOOL G.!!!!

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:18 pm
by SteveTJ
Y@ wrote: MIGHT BE BRINGING THE G/F ONE DAY AS WELL, SO DRESS UP REAL NICE AND TRY NOT TO ACT A FOOL G.!!!!
Be careful everyone. Looks like Deshler might turn into an estrogen fest. :x

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:35 pm
by Y@
SATURDAY IS LOOKING GOOD.. SUNDAY NOT SO MUCH. FAMILY REUNION AT 1, MAY JUST BE THERE FOR THE MORNING

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:51 pm
by SteveTJ
How heavy is the rail activity in Deshler on Monday's? It seems to be the only day of the week I will have a realistic shot of getting away all day. I might trying heading down there in the next few weeks.

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:01 pm
by Y@
monday is about the same as sat-sunday... minus a couple, plus a couple, eh the usual