THE GREGARIOUS RAILFAN

Railfanning fact sheet for Griffith

Griffith, IN   46319 (population, 16893) 

GPS: N 41.52024, W 87.42776

Scanner:  CN, 160.590, 160.350, 160.530

Description:  Once, Griffith was the the crossing of 5 railroads. Now, although not as busy as its heyday, Griffith still sees 40 trains a day where 3 separate divisions of CN meet. The Griffith Historical Society maintains a small museum and equipment display at the junctions More info at RAILFAN GUIDES of the U.S.

Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 40

Nearby RR stuff: A great little hobby shop, G & G Hobbies is located 1 block north on Main St.

Other interesting or fun stuff: The Eire Lackawanna Rail Trail intersects the junction and there is a parking lot that serves the trail and railfans.

Photo opportunities: The equipment displays and tower provide nice backdrops and abundant sidewalks allow photos from just about any direction.

Gregariousness quotient: medium

Local breakfast and lunch: The Corner Café 1 block north

Local Fast Food: Schoop’s Hamburgers 1.25 miles north (N 41.53739, W 87.43457)

Local Pub and grub: Depot Bar & Grill, 520 E Main St

Best choice for lodging: All the major chains can be found east on US-30 at Merrillville, IN

“People with opinions just go around bothering each other”

           -Gautam Buddha

Denver Todd is The Gregarious Railfan

Todd Sestero publishes the RAILFAN GUIDES of the U.S.

November 2014

TRAINS September 2014

WE WELCOME YOUR INPUT, PLEASE SEND US YOUR ADDITIONS, CRITICISMS, AND SPECIALLY CORRECTIONS., But please be gentle, this is just a hobby and we are amateurs.

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