Western Railroad Discussion > Crawford Nebraska Question

I'm thinking about going to Crawford this summer. I haven't been there in about three years. One thing that that would figure into that would be traffic levels. Decline in coal loadings has been much discussed on this board. I was wondering if anyone had information about traffic levels at Crawford. Has traffic declined a lot? How many trains a day? Thanks for your help.

A day on Crawford will still be pretty rewarding despite the war on coal.
Regards,DK

I'll be heading to Crawford in May. From what I asked several months ago, it seems the general consensus is its business as usual, minus about 20-30 or so trains/day from its peak.

"minus about 20-30 or so trains/day from its peak."
In other words, traffic is down substantially?

wheelnrail Wrote:
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> I'll be heading to Crawford in May. From what I
> asked several months ago, it seems the general
> consensus is its business as usual, minus about
> 20-30 or so trains/day from its peak.

Crawford is worth it if you've never been there.  No question about it.

Coal is down, but it isn't down "20-30 trains a day" over Crawford Hill.

Bill Miller
Galt, ON

Busy as hell when the trains are only making 12 mph uphill! :-)

WichitaJct Wrote:
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> "minus about 20-30 or so trains/day from its
> peak."
> In other words, traffic is down substantially?
>
> wheelnrail Wrote:
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> > I'll be heading to Crawford in May. From what I
> > asked several months ago, it seems the general
> > consensus is its business as usual, minus about
> > 20-30 or so trains/day from its peak.

Depends on what you mean by "down substantially."  If you're
expecting a train every ten mintues, then you'll be disappointed.  
However, you can still get three or more trains per hour, loads 
and empties, plus light helpers.  It's still busy, just not as busy
as it was.  

I made these observations at the end of last September when I
visited Crawford Hill.  

Nick Tharalson,
Marion, IA

Sure, but when does the Nebraska Northeastern get into town?

Out

callum_out Wrote:
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> Sure, but when does the Nebraska Northeastern get
> into town?
>
> Out

Huh??!!  I thought that route was well east of Crawford.  I believe
the RCPE gets to Crawford, but can't tell you a schedule.  

Nick Tharalson,
Marion, IA