Where are the other trains? Anyway to know?

[RobertF]

I'm a pilot and a rail fan both. There are several web sites that provide location information (delayed by 5-15 minutes) on any aircraft that is on an IFR flight plan. My wife often watches my progress when I've filed IFR in my own airplane on these sites.

My question is this.... is there some software or web-site that keeps track of currently dispatched trains and generally where they are? For example, if I'm on the Amtrak CZ, and I have GPS and a wireless connection, is there a way to tell what other trains are in the same area, so I can keep an eye out for them?

Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks!

 

[John Bobinyec]

To see where *most* other Amtrak trains are, see http://www.trainweb.org/capt/AmtrakMapsForward.html .

For keeping detailed account of what's on a particular piece of railroad, your best bet is ATCS. See http://www.atcsmon.com/ .

Thanks,

John Bobinyec

 

[RobertF]

To see where *most* other Amtrak trains are, see http://www.trainweb.org/capt/AmtrakMapsForward.html .
For keeping detailed account of what's on a particular piece of railroad, your best bet is ATCS. See http://www.atcsmon.com/ .

Thanks,

John Bobinyec

Exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks!

RF