Plymouth Yard Office

JustinB · Unread post by **JustinB** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:24 pm

Dose anybody have a good photo of the plymouth yard office at the diamond. I need it to build a 3d model of it for my route.

TrainWatcher · Unread post by **TrainWatcher** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:10 pm

Actually, I have never seen it myself! HAHAHAHA! Come downtown to Plymouth. Go to Farmer St. It is just before the tracks off of Main St.

OwlCaboose2853 · Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:25 pm

Don't forget about Sheldon Rd at CSX RR Crossing closed. Farmer St and Mill St are detour traffics. CSX Yard office is Junction St at (Karmada St) east of "the end." http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q ... 4&t=h&om=1

Also 885 Stations Restaurant & Pub, 885 Starkweather St. See map http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q ... 4&t=h&om=1

JustinB · Unread post by **JustinB** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:52 pm

LOL Nooo i railfan all the time in Plymouth, i just dont have a camera!!!! i need a photo of the yard office thats right at the diamond to put in my route CSX Detroit sub for MSTS!~!!!!!!

Stitch · Unread post by **Stitch** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:10 pm

I can try for it but no gaurentees(spelled that wrong)... They don't like you messing around in the yard area but I might be able to get a quick shot later in the week.

OwlCaboose2853 · Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:21 pm

CSX has big poster, "No trespass at CSX property!" Probably, CSX cop is in. If you call them for permission for allow you come in, but I doubt it.

Stitch · Unread post by **Stitch** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:32 pm

Found this on rrpicturearchives hope it helps....

JustinB · Unread post by **JustinB** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:00 pm

Much help indeed, Thanks alot. This will be a great refrence for me to model the area realisticly!! Thanks again
JustinB
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TrainWatcher · Unread post by **TrainWatcher** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:16 am

Thats is one small yard office. Note the Old boxcar off left.... storage use probably.

I think the one at Wayne is bigger actually.

sd70accsxt700 · Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:59 am

Its not a boxcar, just a trailer.

TrainWatcher · Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:35 pm

Oh, sorry. My mistake. Hey how many locomotves do they have there switching on a normal day there? I see One MP15, and 2 Geeps.

I can tell ya the photo was taken last year when MP15 #1170 was visiting Wayne. Saw her a few times.....

sd70accsxt700 · Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:53 pm

3 to 5 GP's sometimes a SD

TrainNut85 · Unread post by **TrainNut85** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:03 pm

[quote="JustinB"]LOL Nooo i railfan all the time in Plymouth, i just dont have a camera!!!! i need a photo of the yard office thats right at the diamond to put in my route CSX Detroit sub for MSTS!~!!!!!![/quote]

tsk tsk tsk, a railfan never leaves home without his camera

, especially heading to a well known place.

TrainWatcher · Unread post by **TrainWatcher** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 2:27 pm

Well, I go without a camera to the Middlebelt Transfer Yard and watch the trains.

Stitch · Unread post by **Stitch** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:18 pm

Where abouts is the transfer yard? Is this what they call the East yard on the radio? Is there a good place to park and watch there?

TrainWatcher · Unread post by **TrainWatcher** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:06 pm

Ok, take Plymouth Rd. West til' you get to where you see a sign for the Sears Warehouse It will be on the North Side of Plymouth Road. There will be a John Rogan Buick Used Car place after the drive (Coming from the West). Before the drive there is a Liquidation Warehouse. Turn at the second traffic light. Go all the way down to the end. You will go through a gate (It is always unlocked) and there is a big open unloading area. The good thing about this area is you hear the trains blowing for Inkster Rd. to the East and you'll hear the Stark crossing blow from the west. Now, there will be a large stump of an old electric pole in the lot. Also a tractor-trailer.

Does anyone know anyone locally with a Green Interpid with the licence plate TR8NUT? (forgot if is 1 N or 2) I presume it means Train Nut......

Another good place would be the Meijers Parking Lot, closer to the railroad bridge over Middlebelt. Good look east to the Yard. I prefer the west end.

But, I like my spot. It is open, but no one ever comes down that far. So I am down there by myself. It is good an quiet to hear the whistles. I have not yet seen Middlebelt getting switched yet.

Like to have a buddy out there. You are welcome to join me, Stitch. I only go out on good days though. And, also when I am not working. But, it is a good place to park and wait.

Stitch · Unread post by **Stitch** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:00 pm

I'll give it a try maybe tomorrow or Friday weather permitting.

TrainWatcher · Unread post by **TrainWatcher** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:13 am

Ok, if you try my spot, if you look east you may get annoyed by the cat tails. However, if you are going down that street there is a big open field and a truck parking lot. Walk down to the end of the truck parking lot (go east) towards TRW. You'll come down an embankment and there is an abandoned industrail spur. Walk north, and it connects with the passing track on the Division. From there you can see the C&O Signal Bridge to the East. There it is really open. You could get some good pics there.

But, I am not sure if thats trespassing. Might wanna try the Meijers Parking lot. If you stay on the side where the Garden Area is, there is some parking near the tracks. You could see better.....

Don't wanna get anyone in trouble.....

Stitch · Unread post by **Stitch** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:21 pm

Well I took a ride down there today. Ok there was a long truck loading dock to the left and locked fence at the end of the street and to the right a building looked closed Digitron. On the same side of the street I think is what you are refering to there was an opened fenced in area with some truck in there. I wanted to make sure this was the location before I went in does it sound right or am I on the wrong street?

JustinB · Unread post by **JustinB** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:31 pm

okay well for One that photo was too small for me to use for 2 there is to many obstructions in the way, if anyone can get a nice Clean shot of the yard office i would appriciate it

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