On a side note: Anyone who has any idea when CSX runs their Needmore local back into this area would be greatly appreciated
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Would be nice to ride the Dupps Branch as I believe it is the longest surviving stretch of the CN in Ohio. But considering they only have the 25 tonner I wonder how they can tour it besides hit the few grade crossings.937TrainFan wrote:Yes, I found out they usually run Wednesday evenings between 7-11pm. The Malt Products is the only shipper on a scheduled basis, but the other industries (the lumber co. and syncreon) are served on an as needed basis. I have no idea if that warehouse just NW west of Malt gets any business (I think this was called Victory Warehouse at some point). Last I heard it was now housing pretzel materials, but when I ran passed it the other day it looked pretty run down and only stored some tractor trailers and containers. Dayton is going through a real interesting phase in business right now, and as the distribution boom around Ohio continues, there could be somewhat of a resurgence around the area. Keeping my fingers crossed![]()
Also, just got word of some kind of tour group that will be taking tours of the Dupps branch in Germantown and of Cargill at needmore yard. Its either some kind of NMRA thing or western Ohio railfan group doing it.
Yeah its still a mystery to me on how they are going to do the tour. The the group is called Mid Ohio Valley Convention or something like that. I am kind of thinking they will use speeders, because I think the Dupps Company actually owns a large portion of the line, so speeder clearance would be easier than having to go through CSX.TrainWatcher wrote:Would be nice to ride the Dupps Branch as I believe it is the longest surviving stretch of the CN in Ohio. But considering they only have the 25 tonner I wonder how they can tour it besides hit the few grade crossings.937TrainFan wrote:Yes, I found out they usually run Wednesday evenings between 7-11pm. The Malt Products is the only shipper on a scheduled basis, but the other industries (the lumber co. and syncreon) are served on an as needed basis. I have no idea if that warehouse just NW west of Malt gets any business (I think this was called Victory Warehouse at some point). Last I heard it was now housing pretzel materials, but when I ran passed it the other day it looked pretty run down and only stored some tractor trailers and containers. Dayton is going through a real interesting phase in business right now, and as the distribution boom around Ohio continues, there could be somewhat of a resurgence around the area. Keeping my fingers crossed![]()
Also, just got word of some kind of tour group that will be taking tours of the Dupps branch in Germantown and of Cargill at needmore yard. Its either some kind of NMRA thing or western Ohio railfan group doing it.
midland sub wrote:I believe you're correct about that being a speeder trip.
937TrainFan wrote:midland sub wrote:I believe you're correct about that being a speeder trip.
If only I could afford a $4,000 speeder. The rich guys have all the fun
Yeah that is definitely the way to go. I'd rather build and fix something myself than buy it all new and there already.60Tonner wrote:937TrainFan wrote:midland sub wrote:I believe you're correct about that being a speeder trip.
If only I could afford a $4,000 speeder. The rich guys have all the fun
I am a loooong way from rich but have owned a dozen speeders and a couple hyrails over the last 26 years. No junkers I did all the restorations but because of health reasons they are all gone now.
60Tonner
They will still be operating thermal paper coating operation at West Carrolton. They get some tank cars and box cars every week or so. The box cars loads is what got cut the most since they now buy their uncoated paper from a different company.midland sub wrote:I thought Appleton Papers was shuttling down the West Carrolton mill as of last year. Wasn't much going on when I drove by a couple of months ago.
Good to hear. Do they still get coal or anything else? It's been a few years (4-5 maybe) but I recall some hopper cars outside their plant.937TrainFan wrote:They will still be operating thermal paper coating operation at West Carrolton. They get some tank cars and box cars every week or so. The box cars loads is what got cut the most since they now buy their uncoated paper from a different company.midland sub wrote:I thought Appleton Papers was shuttling down the West Carrolton mill as of last year. Wasn't much going on when I drove by a couple of months ago.