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Marion, OH 43302 (population, 36,837)
GPS: N 40.5888, W 83.1404 Google map
Scanner: CSX 160.800 [46], 160.230 [8], 160.320 [14]; NS 161.190 [72]
Railroads: Norfolk Southern Lake Division, Northwest Sub; CSX Appalachian Division, Columbus Sub; CSX Great Lakes
Division, Mt Victory Sub
Description: Marion, Ohio is Located in North central Ohio. Marion Union Station has been restored and is a good
place to watch trains in central Ohio. CSX and NS cross at diamonds right next to the station. Best guess is that
about 60 to 80 trains a day pass by. There is ample parking at the station and when the station museum is open
(Tuesdays and Thurs 10:00AM to 2:00PM) the restrooms are available. There is an Erie Caboose, a restored
interlocking tower, and a model RR club (frequently open on Sundays from 2:00PM to 5:00PM) on the grounds.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 75+
Nearby RR stuff: Marion Intermodal Center on SR-309 N 40.60180, W 83.07033 (not accessible to the public,
unfortunately) Daily Intermodal service to and from Kansas City. Fostoria is about 45 miles north on US -23
Local breakfast: Denny’s, 1050 Mt Vernon Ave. N 40.58078, W 83.10340
Local Pub and grub: Towne House Tavern, 199 Davids St, N 40.58675, W 83.14334; This town seems to be
blessed with several working class bars. More downtown. The Shovel restaurant and Bar has closed.
Local Fast Food and Lodging: Chain restaurants and lodging are available east of town at the US-23 / O-95
interchange. N 40.5813 W 83.0792
Visitor Info: Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
GPS: N 40.5888, W 83.1404 Google map
Scanner: CSX 160.800 [46], 160.230 [8], 160.320 [14]; NS 161.190 [72]
Railroads: Norfolk Southern Lake Division, Northwest Sub; CSX Appalachian Division, Columbus Sub; CSX Great Lakes
Division, Mt Victory Sub
Description: Marion, Ohio is Located in North central Ohio. Marion Union Station has been restored and is a good
place to watch trains in central Ohio. CSX and NS cross at diamonds right next to the station. Best guess is that
about 60 to 80 trains a day pass by. There is ample parking at the station and when the station museum is open
(Tuesdays and Thurs 10:00AM to 2:00PM) the restrooms are available. There is an Erie Caboose, a restored
interlocking tower, and a model RR club (frequently open on Sundays from 2:00PM to 5:00PM) on the grounds.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 75+
Nearby RR stuff: Marion Intermodal Center on SR-309 N 40.60180, W 83.07033 (not accessible to the public,
unfortunately) Daily Intermodal service to and from Kansas City. Fostoria is about 45 miles north on US -23
Local breakfast: Denny’s, 1050 Mt Vernon Ave. N 40.58078, W 83.10340
Local Pub and grub: Towne House Tavern, 199 Davids St, N 40.58675, W 83.14334; This town seems to be
blessed with several working class bars. More downtown. The Shovel restaurant and Bar has closed.
Local Fast Food and Lodging: Chain restaurants and lodging are available east of town at the US-23 / O-95
interchange. N 40.5813 W 83.0792
Visitor Info: Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Map courtesy of Todd Sestero
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Links
Todd Sestero's RAILFAN GUIDES of the U.S. Marion Page
CSX and Norfolk Southern Trains Meet in Marion, Ohio (drone video)
