CSX RF&P Subdivision route

[harryadkins]

If you're looking for a major US route to model consider the CSX RF&P Subdivision. This sub is the former Richmond, Fredricksburg and Potomac railroad running from Richmond, VA, to Washington, DC - 110 miles. It features 10 daily Amtrak trains, including Auto-Train; 16 daily VRE (Virginia Railway Express) commuter trains and at least 18-20 CSX daily freight trains. In addition, the Amtrak Crescent (formerly Southern Railway) runs on the north end of this sub before turning southwest toward Atlanta and New Orleans.

The RF&P was a bridge line, with a slogan of "Linking North & South," on a system that stretched about 113 miles. Until around 1965 RF&P originated less than 5% of its freight tonnage, probably less than any other Class I railroad. For much of its existence the RF&P connected with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and Seaboard Air Line Railroad at Richmond. At Alexandria and through trackage rights to Union Station in Washington, D.C., connections were made with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Southern Railway. It connected to the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad at Potomac Yard and interchanged with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway at Doswell. It and the former Conrail properties are the only CSX lines to have cab signal requirements on their entire system.

The railroad is all 2-3 tracks signaled for bi-directional running with frequent cross-overs for maximum service. Rolling stock from the DTG Miami to West Palm Beach would fit almost all the demands. All in all, the RF&P would be an interesting route with lots of action and variety.

Harry Adkins


http://www.trainweb.org/varail/csxrfp.html

https://www.amtrak.com/content/dam/proj ... 092017.pdf

https://www.vre.org/service/map/

https://www.vre.org/vre/assets/File/FRE ... 17_web.pdf

10 daily Amtrak trains including Auto-Train

16 daily VRE (Virginia Railway Express) commuter trains

18-20 CSX daily freight trains

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond, ... c_Railroad

[JohnS]

This would be a great addition to the sim. Like you said, it has 2 passenger services and heavy freight traffic. All of the equipment needed is already modeled and would just need to skin it for the VRE.

[LandN]

I second the motion. I would like to see it.

[PennCentral670]

One of my good friends is making the RF&P Sub but not much activity has been done lately so check it out.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=501249075&searchtext=

[NStrains]

Harry when did the Crescent move to the RF&P from the NS Washington District?

This route would have a similar feel to the Miami-West Palm route and like mentioned, would easily have plenty of available equipment that would just need to be reskinned.

[PennCentral670]

Progress on scenery in Washington & Crystal City

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[PennCentral670]

Alexandria, Virginia (WIP)

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[NStrains]

So, Alexandria is fairly close to where I live, and is also the Northern terminus of the NS Washington District. Would you by chance be including any of that or the coal power plant?

[PennCentral670]

So, Alexandria is fairly close to where I live, and is also the Northern terminus of the NS Washington District. Would you by chance be including any of that or the coal power plant?

Do these shots answer your questions? Tracks have been already laid by the main creator while I made the plant you suppose to be talking about

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[NStrains]

[ET44C4]

Nice! Any plans on doing the North End sub? I believe I saw you mention it.

[PennCentral670]

The main creator has advised me that there will be an update with my changes soon. Anyways, I've been continuing to work and here are some shots so far up to Springfield.

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[PennCentral670]

Nice! Any plans on doing the North End sub? I believe I saw you mention it.

Really sorry for the long delay, for the North End Sub, it all depends on what we plan on doing. Hopefully Richmond will be added as part of my plan but the main creator considers extending it. But we'll see so stay tuned!

[ET44C4]

Nice! Any plans on doing the North End sub? I believe I saw you mention it.

Really sorry for the long delay, for the North End Sub, it all depends on what we plan on doing. Hopefully Richmond will be added as part of my plan but the main creator considers extending it. But we'll see so stay tuned!

No problem! Thank you for responding.

[PennCentral670]

Franconia-Springfield VRE & Metro station (Facing north)

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