Great day for rail fanning in Marion Ohio! If you have any questions on what you have seen in this video, feel free to ask and I will reply ASAP. Enjoy!! -JG
That was sooo cool! Glad they left some of the old poles up, just feel like the tracks now are getting so sterile looking with nothing but signals. Nice vid!
I hit Marion up for the first time back in July and I had a blast. Nothing like the sound of trains hitting the diamonds. When I was there there was only one CSX train I saw that headed north and it was a coal drag. CSX was doing signal work so there was plenty of NS and EB/WB CSX action as well. Saw the NS 1070 and the CSX L&N units that day. Saw 28 trains that day. Can't wait to go back ! Also would like to add them I am jealous you caught that GP38-2 high hood trailing on the first train lol
MrMark85044 It's a museum. They have an old switching tower with stairs and a deck. That's where i was standing. Gives you an amazing view of the trains goin by! -JG
Back in the 90s it wasn't unusual to see a 4 train meet.. Two on CSX and two on NS. It wasn't uncommon to see 80 trains in 12 hours back then, CR, CSX and NS put on quite a show.
brakie44820 This spot is still pretty busy, and your right, 4 trains at once is pretty normal now. Was only there for an hour and saw 14 trains. They definitely keep stuff moving! Thanks for watching! -JG
Your welcome. I would like to mention this. Saturdays and Sundays there was always 15-20 railfans there which resulted in a lot of interesting train discussions. Of course the Marion HO club was open Sundays and I usually had the Walleye fish dinner at the Shovel Inn every Saturday. I live 17 miles from Marion and use to go there every weekend. Now I favor Fostoria or Bellevue. Time for a revisit.
brakie44820 Yeah, it's always nice to talk to other railfans. Bellevue is a nice spot but I really don't like Fostoria. Waaaay too many people recording and taking things too seriously.... -JG
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Looks like a good spot:) that horn scared the crap out of me too btw :)
awesome catches that horn was loud!!!!
Those diamonds are MUSIC TO MY EARS!
agreed, ive been to marion and they are way louder than the video's audio puts it
I had ringing ears for the rest of the day
That was sooo cool! Glad they left some of the old poles up, just feel like the tracks now are getting so sterile looking with nothing but signals. Nice vid!
I agree. Thanks for watching!
-JG
I was just there at this location the other day..Its awesome..
I hit Marion up for the first time back in July and I had a blast. Nothing like the sound of trains hitting the diamonds. When I was there there was only one CSX train I saw that headed north and it was a coal drag. CSX was doing signal work so there was plenty of NS and EB/WB CSX action as well. Saw the NS 1070 and the CSX L&N units that day. Saw 28 trains that day. Can't wait to go back ! Also would like to add them I am jealous you caught that GP38-2 high hood trailing on the first train lol
Ryan Fish Love rail fanning there! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
-JG
Yea nice catch catching a triple meet
Wow cool video and catch and locomotives
great video.....
Up, special ns locomotive, three way meet, what else could a railfan ask for?
There could possibly be a 4 Train meet there
actually a 6 train meet
Nice work Scott!
James Cleveland Thanks!
-JG
Great footage! Big like and i subscribed to your channel.
Greetings from Finland,
Juha 😊
JuhaVnt Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
-JG
Awesome!! Love the channel, just subbed
Shook up by the horn at 1:36 ? :)
Jon Doe Very. Me and my cousin both lost our hearing in our right ears temporarily. So worth it! Lol. Thanks for watching!
-JG
great video where in marion is this? Thanks anthony
Anthony Maida West side right off of 309.
Thanks for watching!
-JG
Dude... you saw a high hood!
Nice! Just like the old EL-PC-C&O-NW days! What comes through these days on the former Conrail line?
It is now owned by the CSX and is now the Mount Victory Subdivision. Thanks for watching!
-JG
Wow! How busy is this place? Might have to take a visit!
Best sound ever!! Didnt the Erie lackawanna used ride over these diamonds on the way to chicago from marion?
were you in a building near the tracks? is this a observation point or what?
MrMark85044 It's a museum. They have an old switching tower with stairs and a deck. That's where i was standing. Gives you an amazing view of the trains goin by!
-JG
very cool. bucket list item.
where is this at in marion ohio
Earrape horn
Nice horn at 1:33
Nice video. How long was the drive for you to get to Marion?
Elliott Wolcott thanks! And about an hour. Totally worth it!
-JG
jjgravy Can you check out my videos and commemt on them?
Elliott Wolcott When I get the time, sure thing!
-JG
jjgravy When will you go back to this spot?
Elliott Wolcott I go every other month or so at random. Just wake up and decide to go.
Just get the urge!
-JG
Same tracks of the Iron Triangle!
No, the Iron Triangle is in Fostoria.
No. the same railroad tracks
Not actually that
Same line that goes into fosty
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Back in the 90s it wasn't unusual to see a 4 train meet.. Two on CSX and two on NS. It wasn't uncommon to see 80 trains in 12 hours back then, CR, CSX and NS put on quite a show.
brakie44820 This spot is still pretty busy, and your right, 4 trains at once is pretty normal now. Was only there for an hour and saw 14 trains. They definitely keep stuff moving! Thanks for watching!
-JG
Your welcome. I would like to mention this. Saturdays and Sundays there was always 15-20 railfans there which resulted in a lot of interesting train discussions. Of course the Marion HO club was open Sundays and I usually had the Walleye fish dinner at the Shovel Inn every Saturday. I live 17 miles from Marion and use to go there every weekend. Now I favor Fostoria or Bellevue. Time for a revisit.
brakie44820 Yeah, it's always nice to talk to other railfans. Bellevue is a nice spot but I really don't like Fostoria. Waaaay too many people recording and taking things too seriously....
-JG
1:44 SD9043MAC!
1:53 high hood SD40
Close ,but check the wheel configuration. Its a 4 axle GP 38-2.
@@shawnfloyd5757 thanks for reminding. I need to check configurations!!
DARTrider its pure exicitment from seeing a highhood ,almost invisble in railroading entirly. Purly understandable!