Western Railroad Discussion > Speaking of Radios...Scanner Freqs

Got an old tabletop programmable that's been collecting dust for years. Used to listen in on fire and ambulance channels but then it became my career... and who want's to listen to your own job! Anyway, are there any active railroad frequencies in the bay area that would reach the north bay/Sonoma County area? I have no idea how far these transmissions will typically reach. Would love to hear UP or BNSF stuff. E-mail me any freqs./replies if this is along the lines of our new self-imposed security measures ; )

T-Fan

Well since no one else posted a reply, I will add some channels that I know should be active in the Sacramento Valley area.
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160.800 UP DS 62(Oakland to West Sacramento--Cal P Line)
160.320 UP DS 58 and DS 74 (Oakland to Salinas OR Rocklin to W Reno)
160.230 UP DS 56 Florin(Sacto) to Arena(Turlock)
161.550 UP DS 57 Sacramento to Roseville area(AMTK depot Sacto)
161.310 UP DS 64 Dunsmuir to North Marysville
160.515 UP Feather River Canyon DS 10
160.890 UP former SP PBX (Mt Vaca)
160.950 UP former SP PBX (Oakland OR Chico)
160.290 UP PBX
160.605 UP PBX

160.785 BNSF Stockton sub (Richmond to Oakley)
160.650 BNSF Stockton sub Oakley to Figarden(Fresno-SJ Valley)
160.425 BNSF PBX (Mt Diablo)
160.245 BNSF PBX (Richmond)
160.335 BNSF PBX (Stockton)

161.385 California Northern RR Dispatch Repeater
160.440 Calif RR Museum (Old Sacto)
160.575 Napa Valley Wine Train
160.260 Yolo Shortline

Thanks daniel...I will give those a try.

T-fan