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Byron Hill, Byron, WI 53006 (population, 1550 (2000))
GPS: N 43.65033, W 88.45123 WI-175 in Byron;
Railroads: Canadian National, Waukesha Sub
Description: Byron Hill is located in Southeastern Wisconsin, about 7 miles south of Fond Du Lac. It is about a 6
mile slope approaching a 1 percent grade. Southbound trains make the grade beginning at Valley N 43.74777, W
88.46037 and end the grade at Byron N 43.65033, W 88.451230. County Roads F and B north of Byron provide
easy access for photography of the double main.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 20
Nearby RR stuff: CN's Shops Yard in Fond du Lac, 43.809629, -88.480300 (No public access)
Photo Opportunities: County Roads F & B see above.
Pub and Grub: Guido's Spirits & Sandwich Co, N3041 WI-175, Byron, N 43.65148, W 88.45120
Lodging: Comfort Inn, 77 Holiday Ln, Fond du Lac, WI N 43.75610W 88.47489
TRAINS Article: TRAINS Trackside July 2012
GPS: N 43.65033, W 88.45123 WI-175 in Byron;
- N 43.66071, W 88.45652 County Road F
N 43.69718, W 88.46248 County Road B
Railroads: Canadian National, Waukesha Sub
Description: Byron Hill is located in Southeastern Wisconsin, about 7 miles south of Fond Du Lac. It is about a 6
mile slope approaching a 1 percent grade. Southbound trains make the grade beginning at Valley N 43.74777, W
88.46037 and end the grade at Byron N 43.65033, W 88.451230. County Roads F and B north of Byron provide
easy access for photography of the double main.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 20
Nearby RR stuff: CN's Shops Yard in Fond du Lac, 43.809629, -88.480300 (No public access)
Photo Opportunities: County Roads F & B see above.
Pub and Grub: Guido's Spirits & Sandwich Co, N3041 WI-175, Byron, N 43.65148, W 88.45120
Lodging: Comfort Inn, 77 Holiday Ln, Fond du Lac, WI N 43.75610W 88.47489
TRAINS Article: TRAINS Trackside July 2012
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