Berea Railfanning Area
Berea Railfanning Area is a well-liked spot for train enthusiasts and families, offering wheelchair accessible parking and being good for kids and dogs. The location provides ample parking and a fence-free area for great photo opportunities and train watching, although there is limited shade and no on-site restroom facilities. It’s a popular gathering place to watch a frequent flow of trains from many rail companies.
Reviews
My son loves trains! And this spot is great for it! We came all the way from toronto twice just to visit this spot. Each time we saw many trains, mostly ns and csx. But some bnsf, cp, and cn as well. Some hours there are a train every 5 mins. Ample parking, good area, but can get hot from lack of shade during the summer. No bathroom though – closest one is the dunkin 2 mins away. Great for photos since there’s no fence. But Can’t fly drone due proximity to the airport. Bring your own seating and lots of iced drinks! And enjoy the trains!
Great place to watch trains
Still one of the most accessible and auto-friendly locations to watch and experience the rush of CSX & Norfolk Southern freight traffic on multiple sets of railroad tracks! It’s a shame the restaurant adjacent to the trackside parking area is now up for sale. I hope the new owners will be as friendly and accommodating to railfans as were the owners of The Berea Depot / Berea Station Restaurant.
One of my favorite places around me to railfan. If you have an ultralight drone, bring it! Just stay under 100-200 feet and your in the clear.
Fun place to watch trains. You can see CSX and NS go by with a mix of foreign rail daily