The Fort Wayne Railfan

Oh I'm sure less than 9 out of 10 men on the street could correctly identify what that is. But isn't that the point of preserving history, so people can know and understand how they got there? Once it's gone, you lose context and perspective.

Growing up, I went past the elevator quite often as it is/was only a couple of blocks away from the family doctor's office. Only recall seeing a train once or twice in all those years.

"urban renewal" is a poor excuse to use taxpayer money to destroy a piece of history. I wonder what grand worthless crap they propose as a replacement?

956 went south on the NCD this morning.

That train went through Bluffton at 1122. I believe it was 61C. A 2nd, W1C went through at 1727.

So, is this the interurban to Kendallville?

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Tue May 29, 2018 7:44 pm

..... Aren't the gates here new within the past few years?

Those are only months (like less than four) old.

When was the last time the diamond was replaced? Is it due?

I know, and he probably knows, too. I was just yanking his chain. I would think he was just giving the modern reference points for those that don't know.

Looks good. Is that a slightly different font?

Too bad my family tree includes a lot of Schultzs (with a "C")

Both CSX and NS run hot and cold, sometimes at the same time. You might get 10 trains in 2 hours or you might get 1 or 0. I think my personal best was 12 trains in 2 hours. YMMV

It was called Coliseum Blvd back then?

not too many details have been released to the public. Two guys and a girl were waaay over the legal limit. They were from TX, NY and PA, so not sure how they came together on the train.

Well someone tried to have some fun. Monday 07May18 NS train 25A was stopped somewhere between Bluffton and Montpelier ( I think it was Keystone) with the police on-site. Three intoxicated trespassers were removed from the train. Unfortunately, their dogs who were brought along for the ride got inca...

I will miss seeing that signal bridge as I fly over on I-69. The lower signals will be harder to see.