NKP 765 Deadhead to Decatur? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

N&W 1218OGR Forum Member

I'm thinking about taking the 6th of September of from work to follow and watch the Berk on it's trip to Decatur Illinois. I'd like to know the route it's going to take from Fort Wayne to Decatur? Rich do you have this information yet or do you know where I can get it? Thanks!

I'm also looking forward to seeing the Wabash NS Heritage unit. I'm assuming it will be behind the 765 on this deadhead run?

8/26/126:11 PM

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Rich MelvinOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Will be running Fort Wayne to Decatur on the 5th not the 6th. The route is the Norfolk Southern line from Fort Wayne through Lafayette to Decatur.

schruefOGR Forum Member

Hi Rich

Are there any anticipated service stops between Decatur and St. Louis?

Also why the sudden change in dates?

John

8/27/1210:01 AM

N&W 1218OGR Forum Member

Will the Wabash Heritage Unit be on this Deadhead run September 5th?

Rich MelvinOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Originally Posted by schruef:

Hi Rich

Are there any anticipated service stops between Decatur and St. Louis?

Also why the sudden change in dates?

John

No stops between Decatur and St. Louis. It's only about 120 miles.

We decided to leave a day early so the Illinois Division would have enough time to get the train ready during the day on Friday.

N&W 1218OGR Forum Member

Rich,

Will the Wabash Heritage Unit be a part of the deadhaed to Decatur? Thank You!

steam fanOGR Forum Member

Any ETA on the departure on Wednesday?? I know it's subject to traffic, but thats why they call it Estimated...

Thanks!

Dave

Rich MelvinOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Originally Posted by N&W 1218:

Rich,

Will the Wabash Heritage Unit be a part of the deadhaed to Decatur? Thank You!

I don't know.

Originally Posted by steam fan:

Any ETA on the departure on Wednesday?? I know it's subject to traffic, but thats why they call it Estimated...

What....again? It's a DEADHEAD MOVE!

Some time between 0500 and noon.

8/28/1211:57 PM

N&W 1218OGR Forum Member

It looks like the Wabash and Illinois Terminal Heritage Diesels are stationed in New Haven, IN ready to head east on Wednesday.

9/2/129:14 PM

steam fanOGR Forum Member

I'm guessing on about an 8am departure....

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