Which Trackside Guide published in TRAINS Magazine in 2003 was your favorite? Please vote then share your comments.
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My choice isn’t on the list. And that was Portland Ore.
I enjoyed the Detroit one.I shared it with a friend and he appreciated it.I also enjoyed your rr blueprint of bellevue Ohio.Thanks
stay safe
Joe
I voted for MSP – having lived in St Paul from '85 thru '89.
I also particularly enjoyed the article on Omaha, having made numerous business visits there, over the years.
Naturally, I suppose the fascination level is heightened, when you are familiar with the territory.
Happy Xmas !!
I voted for Omaha only becaise I am a bit familiar with the area. However, each guide was wonderful, and if I ever visit the cities covered, I will definitely take the guides. Such wonderful detail, history, and directions.
I think the Trackside Guide is a wonderful feature of Trains magazine, one I hope is continued for a long time!
Voted for Omaha (Sure Willy2, See other post, would agree)…Detroit and the Twin Cities are just too far away to the northeast…(Your staff doesn’t want to wander too far from home very often???, too close to a printing deadline?)
Regardless, it’s fun to see and learn what has evolved in other places. Keep doing it!
Iron Feathers
I agree withdrailed1999, Portland OR. What a mecca of action. Mudchicken appears to be right on with the notion that your firm seeks “close-by” areas to cover. Having been raised in the Northwest from 1950’s to 2000, I am very prejudicial about railfanning that area. However, I have been all over this great land, and there are indeed some mighty fine areas to observe the trains. I am very partial to Rochelle IL, North Platte NE, Powder River Basin WY, Amarillo TX, and Tehachapi Loop CA, to name but a few.
Merry Christmas all!! God Bless our Troops.
I too,vote for Portland,Oregon.I lived there for several years,and it is a totally awsome place to watch trains![8D]
[}:)] I did vote for MSP mostly because I live in Minneapolis. However I am still trying to figure out what earthly good these “trackside guides” are due to the fact that there is usually zero information on where a sane railfan can go on public property (avoiding the trespassing and terrorist alert paranoia) to actually view and/or photograph trains. Sure there are tips on some aspects of train watching, but I cannot remember seeing anything about driving directions to get to these places.
Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, TRAINS is doing a fine job!
Between the cities I’ve railfaned, I wasn’t as impressed with Portland as many writers were, I actually liked the Twin Cities the best and Omaha second. I haven’t seen the Detroit rail scene yet so I cannot say anything about that one
Actually, none of the guides listed really thrilled me. I’m waiting for the guide to that hot bed of tran action, Inianapolis. Yeah, yeah, I know, Indy is way down on the list.
I voted for MSP, because I have friends who tell me about it up north. But, I would have preferred to see the Chicago area in there. There is so much to see all around and within Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
May You all have a Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!!
Ralph Zimmer, Alsip, Il
I would have voted for Cincinnati simply because of the number of towers and stations there. I never would have known about half of their locations without it. But I do agree that it could have served a more railfan purpose rather than just a map of trackage.
I like the breakdown of St.Paul and the detailed descriptions and idea’s it gives for photo locations. I work in the Chicago terminal and that I can relate to MSP as more of a extensive rail hub that what’s been offered in past issuses. I’d really like to see more locations in the future.
I was dissapointed that I had to pick one , as they were all interesting in my opinion. I find it interesting reading. I find each one has it’s different and interesting aspects. If it was up to me I would vote for them all.
The one I would vote for was not listed, so I didn’t vote for either of the three.
Attn: JoeUmp You think Indy is low on the list, it’ll be in print long before San Diego, CA ever sees the light of day.
Happy Holidays to one and all
I would have voted for Bellview but it is not on the list nor is Cincinnati which was also good, although I live in Ohio so that may be why.
Yes, definitely Portland, Oregon!
Brian R. Termunde
Burbank, CA
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i wish you would do one for atlanta or jacksonville