The CSX Greenwich Subdivision extends from Greenwich in the west through Olmsted Falls in the east.  This section of The Railfan Gallery will feature three fine small town railfanning locations on the Greenwich Sub, including New London, Wellington, and Grafton. (reference this map). There are several locations in New London that are good for railfanning, but two of them deserve specific mention. The first of these is on the northern side of the New London Reservoir.  From the elevated bank of the reservoir you get a very nice view of the tracks below.  In warm months I have brought a lawn chair and some sunblock, and spent several hours here. The other spot is best suited for photographic use.  The bridge on Bigelow Parkway offers a great view of the CSX mainline as well as the W&LE track that joins the main.  You can park briefly on the berm at either end of the bridge, get the shot, and move on.  This is NOT an area fit for children! See this map for more New London railfan info. More of my photos from these railfanning locations here Click thumbnail to enlarge Wellington, like New London, has a large man - made reservoir with raised banks bordering the CSX Greenwich Sub tracks.  The view from the bank of the reservoir is interesting, but there is a pole line running along the reservoir side of the tracks and the wires are a major distraction in photographs.  Some decent views can be had from track level at the base of the reservoir hill.  Across the tracks from here is the Lorain County Fairground.  A portion of the perimeter road runs next to the tracks and there are a couple large shade trees for shelter from the sun.  The Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad tracks connect to the CSX main here.  East of the reservoir are several grade crossings with places to stop and park nearby.  There is a public parking lot next to the grade crossing at Route 18 (W. Herrick St.) where you can park and explore on foot.  There is also parking near the crossing at Route 58 (N. Main St.).  View a Google Map of Wellington railfan spots here. Grafton is the most compact of these three towns, offering few railfan venues.  The grassy area along Cleveland Street is available for railfan use.  Good sight lines both east and west.  Across the tracks is a CSX Maintenance of Way Yard.  The large gravel area at the entrance to the yard off of Becker Court is CSX property, but so far as long as you park well out of the way and stay out of the main portion of the yard it is not likely you will be hassled by anyone. Farther south along Railroad Street is a feed mill for which CSX provides grain hopper delivery and switching.  You might catch the local working there generally in the morning. Check out this map for more Grafton info. NEW LONDON Opens in new window Close to return here