Newbie from California

[Mr. Tinker Train]

Hello all... I have just aquired some Ho tyco Diesels (Santa fe, BN and Chattahooga W/smoke) I also have a Blue Box NOS Athearn Diesel (SP DD-40) I need track but the trains run fine on the tiny track that I have. Looking forward to learning much here.

 

[Photogdad]

Hello and welcome aboard. What part of Cali are you in?

 

[Mr. Tinker Train]

Hello and welcome aboard. What part of Cali are you in?

I'm in Whittier where they removed train tracks to install a walking/bike path. I used to walk home from High school on those same tracks, they went right near my home.

 

[Photogdad]

Its a shame that so many old rails are being removed to make way for trails. I wish people and groups would step forward to save some of the old lines but I know it usually boils down to money issues.I am not far from the southern enterance to Cajon Pass. I have yet to go up in the Pass to railfan, but I have spent some time at the old ATSF depot here in San Bernardino. Its been a while since I have been out to do any railfanning for that matter due to health and vision issues. Hoping to get out soon.

 

[Mr. Tinker Train]

Its a shame that so many old rails are being removed to make way for trails. I wish people and groups would step forward to save some of the old lines but I know it usually boils down to money issues.I am not far from the southern enterance to Cajon Pass. I have yet to go up in the Pass to railfan, but I have spent some time at the old ATSF depot here in San Bernardino. Its been a while since I have been out to do any railfanning for that matter due to health and vision issues. Hoping to get out soon.

Yeah, the train went eastbound and I live westbound, so I was unable to hitch a ride from school(the train moved very slow, but in the wrong direction). I have NEVER been Railfanning, but I'm gonna start looking. do you have any suggestions on where I can go near L.A. or O.C.?

 

[Mr. Tinker Train]

Welcome...

Kansas? I'll bet you see alot of cool, weathered Diesels out there. The Heartland is BADASS!!

 

[Engine Driver]

Hi Mr Tinker Train, welcome to the forum from England. Good luck with your new layout, you will find all the info and help that you need on here, just don't be afraid to ask. regards James.

 

[Photogdad]

I know a lot of people hang around LA Union station. I am about 1 1/2 hour drive east of there but never been out that way. There might be someone on here that might be able to help in that area.

 

[Mr. Tinker Train]

Hi Mr Tinker Train, welcome to the forum from England. Good luck with your new layout, you will find all the info and help that you need on here, just don't be afraid to ask. regards James.

Thanks, my son and I will have a great time here

 

[Mr. Tinker Train]

I know a lot of people hang around LA Union station. I am about 1 1/2 hour drive east of there but never been out that way. There might be someone on here that might be able to help in that area.

I'm gonna call union station and find out. then we can eat at Olvera street. Thanks