We start the day early catching most of the VRE fleet of am rush hour trains with their unique C5A-CWP horns plus Amtrak and CSX action including the northbound Auto Train at the Mine Road crossing in Massaponax south of Fredericksburg. Next we visit the Stonewall Jackson Death Site near the appropriately named Stonewall Jackson Rd. railroad crossing. Here we catch a few Amtrak and CSX trains. Next we head to Doswell where the old RF&P and C&O mains crossed now CSX and regional Buckingham Branch RR. We see a few more CSX and Amtrak trains and have the pleasure of observing a Buckingham Branch GP40 switching the yard here. It’s a more than welcome break from the endless GEVO parade on CSX. Lastly, we visit the lovely town of Ashland and capture the charm of this community. CSX and Amtrak put on a good show here including a CSX local with a special Geep in the lashup plus the Auto Train. Great trackside dining was enjoyed here as well. We conclude with bonus action of Amtrak and Marc trains at Aberdeen, Maryland station.
20 май 2024
