Circus Train information

[Charlie B]

Does anyone have any information about the RBBB red unit coming to Youngstown the first week in March?
I am guessing CSX routing from Florida because it is the first show of the season. From Youngstown it goes to Columbus. I would like to get some pictures of the train en-route to Youngstown, Along the old P&LE if that is the routing.
I have heard nothing about it running NS., but that is a possibility too.
Charlie

[ngauger]

From their site:

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Click on a dot on the map for show dates... Therefore you could make an educated guess as to when and where each of the 3 tour trains will travel.

Further.. You aren't the first to ask:

12. When is the Ringling Bros. train passing by my town?
Unfortunately, schedules for train travel are very erratic, and can sometimes run as much as 12 hours early or late. Also, there are occasions when rail travel is so heavy that routes are changed with very little notice. Therefore, it would be impossible to accurately (or even semi-accurately) report when and where people would specifically be able to see the train on the move.

and finally, the info on the trains themselves.....
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[Charlie B]

Thanks for the information, although I have already been there. I have inside connections with NS and no movements are scheduled yet, I was looking for someone with some inside information on CSX. There are too many different routes to cover just by chance. I have a pretty good idea the train will arrive in Youngstown Thursday night and parade the animals through town, but all of this is guesswork. Leaving town should be easier to catch.
I'll see what else I can find out locally.
Thanks
Charlie