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Walbridge, OH 43465 (population, 3,017)
GPS: N 41.58914, W 83.49620 (Junction near downtown) Google map
Scanner: CSX 160.230 [8], 160.320 [14], 161.160 [70]
Railroads: CSX Chicago Division, Toledo Terminal Sub; CSX Detroit Division, Toledo Terminal Sub
Description: The above coordinates are near the town with good views from the grade crossings on Walbridge Rd. A
more comfortable place to watch trains might be Friendship Park to the south N 41.55852, W 83.48576 with good
views of the main. Friendship park has adequate parking and restrooms. More info at RAILFAN GUIDES of the U.S.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 50+
Nearby RR stuff: Vickers junction N 41.60976, W 83.49305 visible from the grade crossing is 15 miles north of
Walbridge and worth the short drive.
Local breakfast: Susie’s Skillet on Main, a block and a half east of the tracks N 41.58770, W 83.49328
Lodging: Any of the nearby exits on I-75
GPS: N 41.58914, W 83.49620 (Junction near downtown) Google map
Scanner: CSX 160.230 [8], 160.320 [14], 161.160 [70]
Railroads: CSX Chicago Division, Toledo Terminal Sub; CSX Detroit Division, Toledo Terminal Sub
Description: The above coordinates are near the town with good views from the grade crossings on Walbridge Rd. A
more comfortable place to watch trains might be Friendship Park to the south N 41.55852, W 83.48576 with good
views of the main. Friendship park has adequate parking and restrooms. More info at RAILFAN GUIDES of the U.S.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 50+
Nearby RR stuff: Vickers junction N 41.60976, W 83.49305 visible from the grade crossing is 15 miles north of
Walbridge and worth the short drive.
Local breakfast: Susie’s Skillet on Main, a block and a half east of the tracks N 41.58770, W 83.49328
Lodging: Any of the nearby exits on I-75
