Railfan Locations
Discover railfan locations across northeastern Indiana, Ohio, and beyond. Northeast Indiana Railfan features railroad yards, junctions, museums, historic railroad sites, and photography opportunities for railroad enthusiasts. Browse the locations below to explore individual guides, learn about railroad history, and find information to help plan your next railfanning outing. Always observe trains from safe, legally accessible public locations and respect railroad property and posted restrictions.
Corbin Railroad Depot – Corbin Kentucky
Corbin Railroad Depot Museum Overview Visit the former Louisville & Nashville Railroad Depot in Corbin, Kentucky, a historic railroad site featuring preserved L&N equipment including locomotive 2132, caboose 056, and a passenger coach. This location offers railfans and history enthusiasts a chance to experience a preserved piece of L&N railroad heritage. Quick Facts Location […]
View GuideCP 358 – Butler Indiana
CP 358 – Butler Indiana City Butler , Indiana Railroad Norfolk Southern Milepost MP 358.0 Chicago Line MP 114.0 Huntington District Best Time Mornings & Afternoons Location Overview CP 358 in Butler, Indiana, is one of Northeast Indiana’s most recognizable railroad junctions. Located on Norfolk Southern’s busy Chicago Line, this control […]
View GuideCP NE – New Haven Indiana
CP NE — New Haven, Indiana City New Haven, Indiana Railroad Norfolk Southern Milepost MP 140.0 Huntington District MP 365.5 Fostoria District MP 365.6 Chicago District Best Time Mornings & Afternoons Norfolk Southern Railway | Railroad Control Point and Interlocking Location Overview CP NE is an active Norfolk Southern railroad control […]
View GuideCrossroads Park – Deshler Ohio
Crossroads Park City Deshler, Ohio Railroad CSX Milepost MP 63 Garrett Sub MP 62 Willard Sub MP 165 Toledo Sub Best Time Anytime Location Overview Crossroads Park Deshler is a railroad viewing location in Deshler, Ohio, where railfans can observe and photograph passing trains. Today, CSX Transportation operates the rail lines […]
View GuideElkhart & Western Railroad Yard — Elkhart
Elkhart & Western Railroad locomotive yard City Elkhart, Indiana Railroad Elkhart & Western Milepost Best Time Location Overview Elkhart & Western Railroad Yard — Elkhart, Indiana Located near East Jackson Boulevard and Prairie Street in Elkhart, Indiana, this railroad facility is associated with the Elkhart & Western Railroad (EWR), a short-line […]
View GuideFort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Inc. Museum Overview The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society (FWRHS) is a nonprofit railroad preservation organization headquartered in New Haven, Indiana. Founded in 1972, it is dedicated to preserving railroad history through the restoration, maintenance, and operation of historic railroad equipment while educating the public about the importance of rail […]
View GuideGallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum – Gallipolis, Ohio
Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum Museum Overview The Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum preserves the railroad heritage of Gallipolis, Ohio, in the historic 1901 Hocking Valley Railroad Freight Station. Explore this restored depot and learn about the railroads that helped shape the Ohio River Valley. 📄 Read My Visit Review Quick Facts Location Gallipolis, […]
View GuideGarrett CSX Yard
Garrett CSX Yard City Garrett, Indiana Railroad CSX Transporation Milepost MP 128.0 Best Time Mornings Garrett, Indiana | CSX Transportation Location Overview Garrett Yard is an active CSX Transportation railroad facility located in Garrett, Indiana, in DeKalb County. The yard has long been an important part of northeastern Indiana’s railroad network. […]
View GuideGarrett Historical Train Museum
GARRETT HISTORICAL RAILROAD MUSEUM Museum Overview The Garrett Historical Train Museum in Garrett, Indiana, was established in 1980 and housed in the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad freight house, built in 1901. The museum preserved and displayed artifacts, photographs, documents, and memorabilia associated with Garrett’s railroad heritage and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The Garrett […]
View GuideNational New York Central Railroad Museum – Elkhart, Indiana
National New York Central Railroad Museum – Elkhart, Indiana Museum Overview The National New York Central Railroad Museum preserves the history of the New York Central Railroad and Elkhart’s important role in American railroading. Founded in 1987, the museum features historic locomotives and rolling stock, railroad artifacts, passenger cars, model trains, and indoor and outdoor […]
View GuideNS East Wayne Yard – New Haven Indiana
NS East Wayne Yard City New Haven, Indiana Railroad Norfolk Southern Milepost Best Time Mornings & After Noon Location Overview East Wayne Yard is an active Norfolk Southern freight classification and servicing facility located on the eastern side of Fort Wayne, adjacent to New Haven, Indiana. It is an important part […]
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