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Hot Spots Guidebook: Great Places to Watch Trains Paperback – July 3, 2012
by
Randy Rehberg
(Editor),
Bill Metzger
(Illustrator),
Rick Johnson
(Illustrator),
Tom Ford
(Contributor)
&
1
more
Share the thrill of more than 100 of the best train-watching locations in North America. Maps of the area, site descriptions, photographs, and approximate number of daily trains are included. Driving directions, nearby points of interest, local options for dining, lodging, and other activities make this the must-have guide for every railfan.
- Print length271 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherKalmbach Pub Co
- Publication dateJuly 3, 2012
- Reading age14 years and up
- Dimensions5.25 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
- ISBN-100890248052
- ISBN-13978-0890248058
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Product details
- Publisher : Kalmbach Pub Co (July 3, 2012)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 271 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0890248052
- ISBN-13 : 978-0890248058
- Reading age : 14 years and up
- Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #752,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #336 in Railroads (Books)
- Customer Reviews:
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2013
I gave this book to my Husband for Christmas. He is an avid Rail fan. He is enjoying it very much, planning his next road trip. One thing as his wife that would be a great addition, would be to add things a wife or girlfriend would like to do to the list of things to do at the locations.
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014
This book is everything it was advertised to be. A handy size that you can take with you in a camera bag or backpack. Not every entry has map, though, so it's up to you to find it on your own. I suppose most people have cell phones that do this for you now, so it might not be an issue for you. It certainly helps that the authors know the busy times for trains, which will save you waiting around for long periods of time for one to show up. It only covers the U.S. though, so train watchers in Canada will need to find another book. But if you're travelling to the U.S., as I am soon, this will come in mighty handy!
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2013
This is a handy book, if you have 20/20 eyesight or a microscope. Overall the font is too small and the print on the maps is tiny, very tiny. I can see trying to make a guide book you can take in the field. But as we have crossed into the 2010's, solving this problem by making things really small instead of an eBook version is the wrong way to go. Many of the train photos are too dark and some, like that for San Antonio, are not very good.
Still, IF you can see what is in here it does give an adequate to good descriptions of where to go to see trains. It also gives you an idea of what to look for and even tips about ticks if you are crossing through wooded areas to get your views. It would have been good to also mark on the maps with colored dots some of the best places to view the action. The inclusion of the local radio frequencies for scanners is a redeeming factor.
It's a very nice try and it's useful. But the presentation is hurt by the size and presentation factors.
Still, IF you can see what is in here it does give an adequate to good descriptions of where to go to see trains. It also gives you an idea of what to look for and even tips about ticks if you are crossing through wooded areas to get your views. It would have been good to also mark on the maps with colored dots some of the best places to view the action. The inclusion of the local radio frequencies for scanners is a redeeming factor.
It's a very nice try and it's useful. But the presentation is hurt by the size and presentation factors.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2013
I would recommend anybody traveling by rail or car in the area's that this guide shows to visit the area
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2013
Excellent guide to various locations, and description on how to access. If your into trains, this organized info book is a keeper.
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023
There is nothing in Northern New England. And so many beautiful spots in Arizona and California are not mentioned. Check the internet instead.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2015
The book is a great tool to have if you're specifically looking for hotspots around the country. If you're an avid railfan, then you'd already know some of these places by heart, and probably know better spots then whats outlined in the book, but if you're traveling to different states, and just want to know which city or place has the best train viewing opportunities, this book helps a lot. Highly recommend this!
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2013
A perfect guide for who wants to know the best places to watch trains in USA. I recommend this guide.
Top reviews from other countries
Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2016
Superbe livre avec des endroits à visiter au États-Unis pour voir plein de trains!
zigzag
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent coverage
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2015
Great guide for anyone contemplating soem railway watching or photography in the USA
omrail
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2017
helpful
Ian G. Mcneil
3.0 out of 5 stars
trip across the pond
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2012
I bought this book as I'm shortly off to the USA and to be honest I was a bit disappointed with it initially as my 'wish list' for a book like this wasn't really adequately covered.
You will find the information in here very useful if you ARE going to the HOT spots.
When you consider the size of this book, it'll fit in your pocket, it does pack in a lot of information.
The maps given for each hot spot will certainly help and extra information will help with the areas concerned.
I think this book will prove it's worth so it's a recommended from me.
You will find the information in here very useful if you ARE going to the HOT spots.
When you consider the size of this book, it'll fit in your pocket, it does pack in a lot of information.
The maps given for each hot spot will certainly help and extra information will help with the areas concerned.
I think this book will prove it's worth so it's a recommended from me.
rob james
3.0 out of 5 stars
Three Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2015
Just an OK book