I'm new to the Kansas City area, and was wondering if there were any railfans out there who could help me find some good spots for trainwatching..thanks
Posted by Ira Slotkin (Member # 81) on :
I don't live in your area but do drive thru going from Denver to St Louis several times a year. I come in on Interstate 70 and on the Kansas side there is a huge railyard on the south side of the highway just outside the downtown(s). I recall several exits in the area but couldn't tell you exit numbers, just that they are on the KS side. Not safe to stop along the interstate shoulder for long; I have done that though. And then as I pass thru KC Kansas there seems to be quite an industrial area, also adjacent to the interstate, with lots of tracks and trains. My son (5 years old) and I always look forward to that part of the road trip. I think the Amtrak Station is out by Lee's Summit, and is also along I-70. Good Luck.