Trains and trout Hancock, NY | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

LIONEL6457OGR Forum Member

Hi,

I'll be staying in the Hancock, NY area next week and doing some trout fishing.

I've noticed while doing a Google Maps search some, what appears to be, active RR tracks near where I'll be staying. Does anybody know what RR would own these tracks (right next to Rt 17) and how often trains might go thru?

Thank you!

7/5/182:32 PM

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KrieglokOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

New York, Susquehanna and Western. They run a symbol freight each way every other day or so. It is the old Erie/Erie Lackawanna Chicago mainline....

I am sure there are more knowledgeable people here who could give a more informed answer.

Tom

7/5/182:54 PM

RSJB18OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I've done a bit of trout fishing off 17 over the years. Enjoy! Some of the best streams around that area.

7/5/184:18 PM

Apples55OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The Starrucca Viaduct is in PA, about a half hour from Hancock. Not sure how active it is these days (NS still uses it apparently) but it is a great piece of railroad engineering.

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7/5/185:42 PM

DanrOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

You could visit Steamtown in Scranton. It’s about 90 minutes away. Worthwhile trip if the fish aren’t biting and even if they are.

7/5/187:04 PM

MIKATT1OGR Forum Member

Roscoe NY (Trout Town U.S.A) Has the NYO&W Museum and the best Trout Fishing in the area!

7/5/187:16 PM

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