THE GREGARIOUS RAILFAN
CUT
Railfanning fact sheet for Cincinnati Union Terminal (CUT)
Cincinnati, OH 45203 (population, 317,361)
GPS: N: 39.1098 W: 84.5360
Scanner: CSX 160.230, 161.100; Railham 147.060
Description: Located in the Museum District of Cincinnati, OH, CUT is the former Grand Dame of Passenger Rail Stations. Its beautiful Art Deco architecture, now completely restored to former glory is the centerpiece of Restored downtown Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Railroad Club maintains Tower A in the terminal with a great view of the CSX tracks and Queensgate intermodal facility just west of CUT.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 50-60
Nearby RR stuff: Glendale, OH about 12 miles north on I-75 is a more traditional railfan location.
Other interesting or fun stuff: All that Urban Cincinnati has to offer.
Photo opportunities: Photos of Queeensgate Classification yard to the west, and telephoto shots of the RR bridge over the Ohio River.
Gregariousness quotient: Medium to High
Local breakfast: Tuckers Restaurant, 1637 Vine St (N 39.11423, W 84.51628)
Best choice for lodging: As CUT is located in the heart of downtown, the nearby hotels are high class and expensive. Better rates can be found on the North side of Cincinnati near I-275.
Cincinnati Union Terminal
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Denver Todd is The Gregarious Railfan
Todd Sestero publishes the RAILFAN GUIDES of the U.S.
November 2014