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Heritage Units

Heritage Units

by Brian Minnich

250 ratings
88 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 1, 2016
  • July 30, 2026

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Brian Minnich
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This app allows users to track and report special interest locomotives from major US railroads. View reported units on a map within a 200-mile radius and contribute new sightings directly from your device.

✓Track heritage units
✓Report new locomotive locations
✓View locomotives on maps
✓Search within 200 miles
✓Support for major railroads
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Heritage Units. Based on 250 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 🎯Excellent tool for tracking heritage units and special locomotives
  • 📍Real-time location reporting from community users
  • 👍User-friendly interface and intuitive navigation
  • 📸Ability to upload photos of locomotives
  • 🚀Responsive developer support and regular updates
  • 🌐Comprehensive rail line maps and train symbols
  • 💬Active railfan community engagement
  • ⭐Highly useful for YouTube content creators and railfans

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 🔓Persistent login/logout issues
  • ⚠️Confusing error messages without clear explanations
  • 📵Limited photo upload capacity for free users
  • 🚫Arbitrary account suspensions and bans
  • 📧Poor customer support and unresponsive to emails
  • 🔄Location tracking inaccuracies
  • ⏱️Report limits feel restrictive to active users
  • 🎮Lack of dark mode option
  • ❌Missing many locomotive units in database
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What's New in Heritage Units

5.11

July 30, 2026

Additional Direction during reporting (In Yard, Idle, etc) Secondary Routes configured for a train will now display Fixed inbound train screen where legacy screen was accidently deployed in v5.10

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Subscription plans

Premium Membership

Ad Free, Notifications, photo uploads

$5.991 Year
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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Trying to get in

I made an account to logged in but it never put me in and it locked me out of my account and every time I try making a new one it won’t let me and when I go back to the original one that I made it still won’t work because it says something‘s wrong even though that’s how it’s saved in my Passwords app
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Nickel plated fanNickel plated fan

Bad review.

Did not allow me to register because apparently my email domain doesn’t exist.
Unhappy Person67Unhappy Person67

Great and handy!

This app is great to avoid the spectrum nerds on Facebook and just get real time information from reports.
djwilliebdjwillieb

Inbound trains not working

My premium membership expired and I watched an ad to see any tracked train locomotives and I watched two ads, but it never unlocked
UP 1995UP 1995

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This is so amazing! I’ve caught multiple heritage units with this app! Another railfan told me about it and I’m so glad he did!
Gte17Rail/SportsGte17Rail/Sports
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes when refreshing or loading reports

Bug

Persistent 'You've reached your limit for spots' error that lasts weeks or months

Bug

Login credentials rejected despite correct password/username

Bug

Automatic logout after 1-2 months of inactivity

Bug

Premium subscription purchases not recognized by app

Bug

Email validation not working or emails not received

Bug

Location tracking showing incorrect geographic location

Bug

Reports not posting after submission despite multiple attempts

Bug

Timezone error when submitting reports

Bug

App incompatibility with certain iOS versions (iOS 12, etc.)

Bug

Cannot report certain locomotives that exist in database

Bug

Notification system stops working after initial use

Bug

API exceptions with no user-side resolution

Bug

Random account suspensions without explanation

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Requested Features

15 requests

Dark mode and light mode toggle

Feature

Report timestamp visibility to distinguish old vs new reports

Feature

Edit and delete buttons for submitted reports

Feature

Increase daily/monthly report submission limits

Feature

Ability to favorite or star specific locomotives

Feature

View history of past reports made by user

Feature

Color-coded report age indicators (green for current, red for old, etc.)

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Push notifications for units within 50-100 miles

Feature

Guest mode without account creation requirement

Feature

Chat feature for railfan community discussion

Feature

Add more heritage units to database (NS 3625, BNSF H1s, etc.)

Feature

Unlimited photo uploads for free users

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Live time and destination information for trains

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Ability to report multiple units in single photo with highlights

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Include normal locomotives, not just heritage units

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FAQ

What does the Heritage Units app do?

This app allows you to track and report special interest locomotives, often referred to as 'heritage units,' from major US railroads like Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, CSX, and BNSF. You can view reported locomotives on a map within a 200-mile radius of your location and report new sightings.

How do I report a new locomotive location?

You can report a new locomotive location directly from the app. The information recorded by the app is provided by volunteers who use the native apps and website.

Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements. Specific details about the cost of in-app purchases are not provided in the description.

What railroads are supported by the app?

The app supports tracking and reporting heritage units for major US railroads including Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, CSX, and BNSF, among others.

Can I see locomotives near me?

Yes, you can view reported locomotives within a 200-mile radius of your device's current location. This feature helps you discover special units in your vicinity.