Q370 eastbound across a long fill near MP 23.5         
B&O’s Old Main Line sub has always been noted for tight curves, grades & tunnels. The early 20th century realignment resulted in more tunnels and fills to minimize difficult curves and speed traffic. In the areas I’ve explored on the eastern side of the grade up to Mount Arey the railroad is a real work of art. All along the river valley old grade alighments consiting of fills, cuts, & bridge abutments abound. They tell an interesting story when especially whem compaired with the new alignment with longer and higher fills wider cuts resulting in shallower curves and newer stone culverts. /DL
Date: 4/26/2015 Location: Marriottsville, MD   Map Show Marriottsville on a rail map Views: 137 Collection Of:   David Larrabee
Locomotives: CSX 127(AC44CW)    Author:  David Larrabee
Q370 eastbound across a long fill near MP 23.5
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David Nutter General Nice shot! 5/12/2015 6:07:02 PM
Olaf Junges General Cool shot! 5/15/2015 11:58:00 AM

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