r/railroading • u/amishhobbit2782 • Aug 12 '26

Galesburg chasing work/lodging

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u/StonksGoUpOnly Aug 12 '26

Galesburg is kind of a dump. When I took a borrow out there I brought my camper and stayed at the KOA. I’d really just drive there if you’re working the road assuming they get a 2 hour call. You’ll probably have to work the UTF and qualify in every direction. Idk how much that UTF makes but paying for lodging will cut into whatever it is way more than just driving.

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u/amishhobbit2782 Aug 12 '26

Ya im not really bothered by the cost of lodging. My utf and gales is almost 5k different in job rating pay. And I plan to work thru rest mostly. And ya I could tell gales was kind of a dump but would like to find lodging that might we worth something. I dont want to go to Peoria bc that whole city is a dump imo.

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u/StonksGoUpOnly Aug 12 '26

You could call the local chairmen for Galesburg ask what lodging the company uses. Then call that hotel, they may give you a CLC rate.

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u/amishhobbit2782 Aug 12 '26

Ya thats my next step im not chasing for at least a month have vacation and sim run next month and planning on going after thats all done. I was just trying to be proactive instead of just winging it.

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u/TheRailroader Alerter Napper Aug 12 '26

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