anyone got tips for best places at a railroad station?

KGCnewbieseeker · Jun 26, 2006

im going to detect an old railway station. besides near the tracks (duh) where else are good locations typically? thanks!

The Beep Goes On · Jun 26, 2006

I'm no expert on train stations, but I would assume that around or under the platform/ticket area would be good. If they had an outhouse or bathroom area it would be a good idea to hunt it and the trail between it and the station. Also where people boarded the train.

HH!
TBGO

stoney56 · Jun 26, 2006

I'd also say around the switches. Sometimes you might find keys and locks. Of course also check around for the parking area. Some places had ladies come in and sell lunches to passengers while replenishing fuel and water. Look for shade trees where passengers might have rested while waiting for their train to arrive. Just a thought.

jeff of pa · Jun 27, 2006

If there is a Wooded area or Hill nearby Don't forget these.

Wooded areas are good for a Quick Relief if the Bathrooms are
unavailable. and for the Pick-Pocket to Check out his new Finds.
and Discard the Unwanteds.

and Hills are good to keep the Kids busy.

and Especially check where the Hill Levels off at the bottom.
Heavy Rains wash alot down to the Bottom.

and Behind the Station. a Great place to Hang out, without
people Looking at you. If your Shy, Wanted, or Make out :P

Creeks near the station. Both sides. Best where there is a Clearing there,
but Hidden.

Hobos Waited till the train left the station to hop on board, & needed
a good place to camp over night & have water available for Bath & Cooking.

They would be close to the station, to hop on before the train picked up speed, but far enough to not be seen. (out of Sight)

rvbvetter · Jun 29, 2006

Look across the tracks from where the station stood or stands also. One I hunted. A hundred feet or so on down the tracks and across the tracks from where the station had stood. Was a stump a foot high and 6 feet in diameter hidden by some over grown weeds, that I was lucky enough to stumble upon, that gave me some goodies when I detected around it. I assume it was used as shade or to tie horses or both.
Did I mention try by the rail road tracks too?

Be prepared to find a lot of iron where ever you detect there.
Since your there, keep an eye out for date nails too. Good luck HH