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Ogden Dunes, IN 46368 (population 1,106 (2016))
GPS: N 41.61704, W 87.18957 Google map
Scanner: NS, 160.800 [46], 161.070 [64]; CSSSB 161.355 [83]
Railroads: Norfolk Southern Dearborn District, Chicago Line; NICD, CSSSB (South Shore)
Description: The South Shore Commuter line (AKA as the Chicago, South Shore and South Bend RR) runs Electric
Intercity Commuter Service through Michigan City from South Bend IN to Chicago IL (Millennium Station). Ogden
Dunes is a stop on that line, and offers good parking and sight lines for the railfan. Parallel to and on the opposite
side of the parking lot runs the NS Chicago Line. Both line see heavy rail traffic. Quite a comfortable setup for the
railfan, except for the lack of rest rooms. They could be found at the Marathon gas station/convenience store across
the road.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 110; 44 commuter and 66 freight
Nearby RR Stuff: Michigan City and Porter Junction
Fast Food: McDonalds, Taco Bell, and Others, Ameriplex Rd. N 41.60726, W 87.17172
Pub & Grub: Shenanigans, 6121 US-20, Portage, IN N 41.59814, W 87.17910
Lodging: Best Western Plus Portage Hotel & Suites, 6200 Melton Rd, Portage, IN N 41.59912, W 87.17596;
. Super 8, 6118 Melton Rd, Portage, IN N 41.59859, W 87.17932, Cheaper than BW but many bad reviews
GPS: N 41.61704, W 87.18957 Google map
Scanner: NS, 160.800 [46], 161.070 [64]; CSSSB 161.355 [83]
Railroads: Norfolk Southern Dearborn District, Chicago Line; NICD, CSSSB (South Shore)
Description: The South Shore Commuter line (AKA as the Chicago, South Shore and South Bend RR) runs Electric
Intercity Commuter Service through Michigan City from South Bend IN to Chicago IL (Millennium Station). Ogden
Dunes is a stop on that line, and offers good parking and sight lines for the railfan. Parallel to and on the opposite
side of the parking lot runs the NS Chicago Line. Both line see heavy rail traffic. Quite a comfortable setup for the
railfan, except for the lack of rest rooms. They could be found at the Marathon gas station/convenience store across
the road.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 110; 44 commuter and 66 freight
Nearby RR Stuff: Michigan City and Porter Junction
Fast Food: McDonalds, Taco Bell, and Others, Ameriplex Rd. N 41.60726, W 87.17172
Pub & Grub: Shenanigans, 6121 US-20, Portage, IN N 41.59814, W 87.17910
Lodging: Best Western Plus Portage Hotel & Suites, 6200 Melton Rd, Portage, IN N 41.59912, W 87.17596;
. Super 8, 6118 Melton Rd, Portage, IN N 41.59859, W 87.17932, Cheaper than BW but many bad reviews
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