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Accompanied by his father, Kenneth Higgins, Jonathan captures the thunderous power of Norfolk Southern, CSX, Amtrak, and the South Shore Line as they navigate the region\u2019s most iconic locations. From the bustling corridors of Chesterton, Porter, and Willow Creek to the intense action in Griffith, this presentation offers an immersive look at the locomotives and landscapes that define Indiana\u2019s rich rail history. Join this father-son team for an unforgettable exploration of the tracks, signals, and high-stakes atmosphere that make these locations a railfanner&#8217;s paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>About Jonathan Higgins<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">With over three decades of hands-on experience in railfanning, radio scanning technology, and digital media, Jonathan Higgins has become a go-to voice for the railfan and scanner communities. As the founder of <i data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"210\">Train Aficionado<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"231\">The Scanner Guys<\/i>, he\u2019s dedicated to producing top-tier educational content and breaking down complex technical gear for fellow hobbyists. Currently serving as President of the Cincinnati Railroad Club, Jonathan leverages his background in broadcasting, digital strategy, and project management to help drive the club\u2019s mission, preserve our rail history, and promote its future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>About the meetings<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">All Cincinnati Railroad Club meetings are held in the Newsreel Theater at Union Terminal\/Cincinnati Museum Center and are open to the public at no charge. We\u2019ll begin the evening at 7:30 pm with brief club updates &amp; announcements, followed by our featured program presentation at 8:00 pm. Parking will be validated for attendees parking in the Union Terminal\/Cincinnati Museum Center parking lots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Directions to Newsreel Theater at Union Terminal:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Enter through Union Terminal\u2019s main entrance into the rotunda, turn left toward the Cincinnati History Museum, and the Newsreel Theater doors will be on your left between the escalator and the History Museum. Just look for our club banner outside the door. Again, the meeting begins at 7:30 pm with our featured program starting at 8:00 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare for a breathtaking journey through the heart of the Midwest with Steel Rails &amp; Sand Dunes. 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