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La Grange, KY 40031 (population, 8,358 [2013])
GPS: N 38.40758, W 85.37885 Google map
Scanner: CSX 161.370 [84]
Railroad: CSX Louisville Division, Louisville - Cincinnati Sub
Description: La Grange, KY is known to railfans for the "street running" of CSX on Main St. La Grange is one of
those charming little towns you find in the south. Once about every 1 or 2 hours, the town stops and lets CSX roll
through.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 25
Photo opportunities: Street Running
Local Fast Food: South on 1st Ave. SR-53
Coffee Break: great coffee at La Grange Coffee Roasters, 110 E. Main St.
Upscale Dining at a reasonable price: One Nineteen West Main, 119 W main.
Ice cream: Serendipity Café & Gifts, 116 E. Main St.
Lodging: Best Western Asbury Inn, south of town and across I-71
GPS: N 38.40758, W 85.37885 Google map
Scanner: CSX 161.370 [84]
Railroad: CSX Louisville Division, Louisville - Cincinnati Sub
Description: La Grange, KY is known to railfans for the "street running" of CSX on Main St. La Grange is one of
those charming little towns you find in the south. Once about every 1 or 2 hours, the town stops and lets CSX roll
through.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 25
Photo opportunities: Street Running
Local Fast Food: South on 1st Ave. SR-53
Coffee Break: great coffee at La Grange Coffee Roasters, 110 E. Main St.
Upscale Dining at a reasonable price: One Nineteen West Main, 119 W main.
Ice cream: Serendipity Café & Gifts, 116 E. Main St.
Lodging: Best Western Asbury Inn, south of town and across I-71
Google map annotated by Todd Sestero
Links
- Todd Sestero's RAILFAN GUIDES of the U.S. La Grange KY Page
