Moving to Fullerton

[VictorValleyRailfan]

Well folks, after spending 10+ years living in the High Desert near the Cajon Subdivision, my dad and I will soon move to Fullerton by the end of this month. I won't be at a new home right away since we may have to live with other relatives.

Pros: able to live nearby the former ATSF station, being near the same mainline that many rare or special trains use, being able to meet other railfans, and being closer to relatives.

Cons: Urban sprawl (too much development, and no wide, open spaces), when 3751 comes, the line will be infested with foamers every square inch of the way (unlike Victorville, there aren't really any vast, open spaces to avoid confrontation with competitive foamers).

[penguingeneral]

Well, you'll be able to come hang out on friday nights....

Bummer about being farther away from the high desert action though.

[chris_wlkr]

(01-19-2012 11:00 PM)VictorValleyRailfan Wrote:  Well folks, after spending 10+ years living in the High Desert near the Cajon Subdivision, my dad and I will soon move to Fullerton by the end of this month. I won't be at a new home right away since we may have to live with other relatives.

Pros: able to live nearby the former ATSF station, being near the same mainline that many rare or special trains use, being able to meet other railfans, and being closer to relatives.

Cons: Urban sprawl (too much development, and no wide, open spaces), when 3751 comes, the line will be infested with foamers every square inch of the way (unlike Victorville, there aren't really any vast, open spaces to avoid confrontation with competitive foamers).

There are plenty of places people will not be for the steam run. Fullerton Station will not be one of them... but Fullerton is NOT just the station. You have much to discover.

[VictorValleyRailfan]

(01-19-2012 11:49 PM)chris_wlkr Wrote:  

(01-19-2012 11:00 PM)VictorValleyRailfan Wrote:  Well folks, after spending 10+ years living in the High Desert near the Cajon Subdivision, my dad and I will soon move to Fullerton by the end of this month. I won't be at a new home right away since we may have to live with other relatives.

Pros: able to live nearby the former ATSF station, being near the same mainline that many rare or special trains use, being able to meet other railfans, and being closer to relatives.

Cons: Urban sprawl (too much development, and no wide, open spaces), when 3751 comes, the line will be infested with foamers every square inch of the way (unlike Victorville, there aren't really any vast, open spaces to avoid confrontation with competitive foamers).

There are plenty of places people will not be for the steam run. Fullerton Station will not be one of them... but Fullerton is NOT just the station. You have much to discover.

Thanks Chris. I have been to a couple of other places nearby, but that's about it. Hopefully I'll find more in Fullerton.

[bastatim4294]

Welcome Glenn to the best city in California!!!

[alphanumeric]

(01-20-2012 08:26 AM)bastatim4294 Wrote:  Welcome Glenn to the best city in California!!!

its okay... I guess

[TC Smith]

(01-20-2012 08:26 AM)bastatim4294 Wrote:  Welcome Glenn to the best city in California!!!

TCS - yeah, it's ok but I wouldn't go that far ...

[SP4449]

Agreed with TC it isn't that great in downtown.


SP-Glenn sorry but you would have to put up with me. LOL

[orange choo choo]

(01-20-2012 08:55 PM)SP4449 Wrote:  SP-Glenn sorry but you would have to put up with me. LOL

I think that's a deal-breaker

Most anywhere in socal has urban sprawl and living by the station is not that big of a deal because it will get blah after a while. Just choose a place that's relatively safe.

My parents used to live in Apple Valley and when I visit I would hear train horns all through the night, which I miss. I'm sure you will miss the high desert and the proximity to Cajon and Barstow, but urban sprawl has been there for quite a while although its not as bad as down here.

[VictorValleyRailfan]

Thanks for the responses guys lol. But I have some good news. Fullerton will have a Railroad Days Festival this year! :-)