A Trainspotter's Guide To Grand Rapids | Pt 1

Never let it be said that the USA has no trains. Though it's true that the majority of transportation takes place by car, especially in the middle of the country, there are still many spots for a railfan to enjoy their hobby. Today we're taking you to Grand Rapids, Michigan, a typical midwestern town with one passenger train a day. In this series, though we don't see a whole lot of moving trains, Thom will take you to all the right spots where, if you're patient, you should get a beautiful shot of a passing train. This also serves as an overview of Grand Rapids' railway infrastructure, complete with a homemade map.

Trains Are Awesome!

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Grand Elk Railroad Yard (Burton SW & Steele SW)
5:00 Grand Elk Railroad Yard (Hall SW & Hynes SW)
6:12 Rapid Central Station
8:13 Amtrak Vernon J Ehlers Station
11:12 CSX wye (Wealthy SW & Ney SW)
12:28 Old Amtrak Station
13:46 CSX Bridge over the Grand River (Front SW & Emperor SW)
15:05 Front Street Recycling Center
16:04 Grand Valley State University
16:46 CSX Bridge Street Crossing (Bridge NW & Seward NW)
17:12 Ann Street Junction, Where 4 lines meet
19:36 Choo Choo Grill (Leonard NW & Plainfield NW)
21:15 Grand Rapids & Eastern crossing at Lafayette Ave