Western Railroad Discussion > Kansas City Railfanning

Im not sure when the dates will be, but sometime early next year I will be going to Kansas City for vacation. I know there is Santa Fe Junction and the Bottoms. How is traffic and variety at these two places? I plan on spending a couple days around these 2 spots.

Thanks

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 Just do a quick search and you will find TONS of posts bout KC railfanning on here...  KC in a nutshell, there are trains everywhere.   And its not hard to find them.  And there are lots of safe locations to watch.

sp8192 Wrote:
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>  Just do a quick search and you will find TONS of
> posts bout KC railfanning on here...  KC in a
> nutshell, there are trains everywhere.   And its
> not hard to find them.  And there are lots of
> safe locations to watch.

Correct.  Plus, any number of us would be happy to help you out.  Myself, UPTRAIN, sp8192, KCCharlie, Dalton and others can help you for sure.

In a nutshell, it's a whole lot easier to chase trains here than in some other larger cities, so once you get a train, you can usually nab it in two-three other locations pretty easily.  If sitting in one place is your game, cool, but if you're ready to be mobile, the rewards can be pretty awesome.

When I've got more time, I'll get a better answer to you.

- Jeff Carlson

- Jeff Carlson



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/24/15 07:12 by bnsfsd70.

sp8192 Wrote:
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>  Just do a quick search and you will find TONS of
> posts bout KC railfanning on here...  KC in a
> nutshell, there are trains everywhere.   And its
> not hard to find them.  And there are lots of
> safe locations to watch.

Will do, Thanks!

Posted from Android

Much appreciated!


bnsfsd70 Wrote:
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> sp8192 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >  Just do a quick search and you will find TONS
> of
> > posts bout KC railfanning on here...  KC in a
> > nutshell, there are trains everywhere.   And
> its
> > not hard to find them.  And there are lots of
> > safe locations to watch.
>
> Correct.  Plus, any number of us would be happy
> to help you out.  Myself, UPTRAIN, sp8192,
> KCCharlie, Dalton and others can help you for
> sure.
>
> In a nutshell, it's a whole lot easier to chase
> trains here than in some other larger cities, so
> once you get a train, you can usually nab it in
> two-three other locations pretty easily.  If
> sitting in one place is your game, cool, but if
> you're ready to be mobile, the rewards can be
> pretty awesome.
>
> When I've got more time, I'll get a better answer
> to you.
>
> - Jeff Carlson
>
> - Jeff Carlson

Posted from Android

I always loved visiting my mother-in-law in Kansas City. There are trains everwhere.

Trains and great food. KC in a nutshell. Wonderful city.
 

Be sure to have a meal at Jack Stack BBQ across the tracks from Union Station.  Tasty food with a great view!  Not that far from Santa Fe Jct. for a break.

mapboy

mapboy Wrote:
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> Be sure to have a meal at Jack Stack BBQ across
> the tracks from Union Station.  Tasty food with a
> great view!  Not that far from Santa Fe Jct. for
> a break.
>
> mapboy

I second the recommendation to go to Jack Stack.

I spent a few days in Kansas City last year and was amazed how many trains I saw.

I always enjoy visiting KC. Probably more variety than Pine Junction, and definitely safer. Can't really go wrong, as mentioned above, Santa Fe Junction and the West bottoms are easily accessible. Mid America railcar, and nearby Knoche yard are easily viewable , and so too are parts of Argentine yard, from legal locations. Check out the KCrailfan website.
Good luck,

Dave, UK