Heritage Units

Heritage Units

by Heritage Units LLC

241 ratings
85 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 1, 2016
  • April 21, 2026

Features

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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's New in Heritage Units

5.09

April 21, 2026

Map Enhancements

Subscription plans

Premium Membership

Ad Free, Notifications, photo uploads

$5.991 Year
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User reviews

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

RAILFANS DOWNLOAD NOW!

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!

Nice tool when watching trains

Good to know if something good is coming only thing is as of recently the app keeps crashing for whatever reason. Other than that no complaints.

Good but could be better

The app is great for knowing that units are nearby. I’ve used it several times to locate units before, and most of the time the train tracker is either accurate enough or wildly misleading.

One thing that should be added is report timestamps. You can select when the unit came through, but then people will go through all the webcams and fill up the nearby reports with useless reports from hours beforehand. It should say when the report was submitted in addition to the pre-existing timestamp.
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It’s a really good app just wish I could upload a few more photos otherwise a good app

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

Bug

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.)

Feature

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

Feature

Live time and destination information for trains

Feature

Ability to report multiple units in single photo with highlights

Feature

Include normal locomotives, not just heritage units

Feature

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.