I just out together a location directory on good places to railfan here In
Stockton by request of a Gentleman coming to the GATS show scheduled for
Stockotn March 13-14, it is based on the person getting a map of Stockton
(since he is in Virginia, I just sent him a map...and it is just a matter of
finding the focal point on the map and utilizing the written directions
David Epling
Central California Rails
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/plains/1624/

-----Original Message-----
From: Dieter Zakas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: SPORRS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sunday, February 15, 1998 19:03 PM
Subject: SPORRS: Giving directions


>Hi, all!
>
>A recent experience has led me to discuss the issue of giving someone
>directions to a particular railfanning location.
>
>A teenage railfan on AOL gave me directions to four New Jersey
>railfanning hotspots. (I was already familiar with getting to one of
>them.)
>
>I tried following his written descriptions to the two locations along
>the Lehigh Line by using a large-scale Hagstrom atlas; one set of
>directions made no sense when I tried to follow the route.
>
>Thus, it only follows to say that when you give someone directions to a
>particular spot, take notes on the landmarks and streets, and compare
>everything against a map or atlas. The person you're directing to a spot
>may not be familiar with the area, so taking the time to check the
>accuracy will make for a better trip.
>
>:::Getting off my soapbox now:::
>
>Dieter
>
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