Train watching in the Southern Tier

I’m traveling from the west to Ithaca, N.Y. via the Southern Tier next week. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as good spots to watch/photograph trains in the Southern Tier region?

A better idea of your time limits and a general idea of what you describe as the ‘Southern Tier’ will be appreciated.

Fair enough - The Southern Tier Expressway - I-86

If you’re talking about the Southern Tier, the former Erie main to Buffalo, then here’s a recommendation-don’t bother.