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Well, August 9-12, MiffTrains is heading to Dekalb, IL including a return to Rochelle Railroad Park. Expect footages of Union Pacific and BNSF Trains along the way and I may potentially stop by Effingham, IL for a train as well on the way.

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

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Well, many of you are wondering what ended up happening with Mojave Area Tales, well, it's canceled. However, a new trainz series is planned on this channel and the Episode 1 script is in the works. It's Tales on Bellevue Rails, which will primarily take place in Bellevue, OH.

Characters are as follows. Bios of them are in the works.

Norfolk Southern


Protagonists

-Kevin the NS C44-9W #9344
-Lacus the NS ES44AC #8003
- Carlos the NS SD70M #2632
-Andrew the NS C40-8W #8419
- Ryan the NS ES40DC #7534
-Steve the NS SD70 #2576


Anti-Heros

-Fred the NS SD40-2 #3376
-Mervin the NS ES44DC #7579

Antagonists

-James the NS C40-9 #8881
-Kurt the NS SD70 #2505

These are the few main characters. More will come in as the series progresses.

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Yep. I returned to Austell a few Saturdays later, and more goodies showed up. Here are some highlights of that trip. Video coming soon.

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1 year ago | [YT] | 3

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The MiffTrains Meetup Experience is TODAY. AND I can't wait to see you there. There will be a livestream for those who couldn't attend.But yeah, about to leave for Austell in a few minutes. Peace.

1 year ago | [YT] | 1

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Hello everyone. Meetup is only 2 weeks away. So, I would like to head a headcount. Feel free to click on this link below so that I can get a head count. Other than that, that will be it, and I will see you there.

Peace,
MiffTrains

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1 year ago | [YT] | 2

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MEETUP ANNOUNCED: Mifftrains is planning a meetup in Austell, GA Saturday March 23. If successful more meetups will follow.

Facts about Austell, GA

Located not too far from Atlanta, GA, Austell, GA is a railfanning Hotspot on the Atlamta Terminal. The main line there is the ATL North District, which provides 26 trains in a 24 hour period plus Intermodal Transfers and Unit Trains. It's also the East End of the NS East End District, which provides 13 trains in a 24 hour period. Altogether, expect about 39 daily mainline runs to go by Austell in a 24 hour period, making it one of the busiest spots in GA. It's also the origination and termination spots for some Whittaker Yard Intermodal Locals. Feel free to come early but I will be there around 7-8 AM.

More info right here:
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1 year ago | [YT] | 2

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

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TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT:

September 15th I'll be going to Shippensburg, PA to attend "Uprise Festival 2023". I will be leaving around 8 PM September 14th and will return on September 18th. I will also have a railfanning session at Macungie, PA September 17th, so stay tuned for these and more.

2 years ago | [YT] | 1

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Railroad Safety Incident are still common to this day, and recently it happened to a Pastor and his family in Arkansas when they were stuck by a Union Pacific Train (unsure of type or symbol) in Arkadelphia, AR.


First and foremost, sincere thoughts and prayers to him and his family as 2 of his daughters died in the crash and him and his son are in the hospital in critical condition. I could never imagine losing members of loved ones this young. I also send prayers for him and his son's survival.

As much as I was shocked, this was preventable, and that's what this community post is about.

Where they got hit at is a marked crossing with no gate nor lights. When you approach this type of crossing, first of all, DO NOT assume it to be a dead line. I have seen these types of crossings on the busiest lines. 2nd of all, make sure you look both ways (even after a train passes if it's a double track line). In addition, turn your radio volume down and roll your windows down to see if you hear a train horn. Once neither you hear a horn nor see a light or a train, proceed through. For crossings with lights and gates, make sure none of these are activated and gates are not down. And lastly, NEVER ATTEMPT to beat a train and never stop on tracks.

If your vehicle stalls at a crossing, look for the blue sign at the RR Crossing for instructions.

Hope this helps a bit.

2 years ago | [YT] | 4

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UPDATE: Unfortunately I would have to skip tomorrow as my car's oil change is due in a few hundred miles and I'd much rather have that taken care of before the big days Friday and Saturday.

2 years ago | [YT] | 3