Ex L&N SD40-2 8075 Leads a westbound manifest through the venerable B&O Color Position Light signals at Magnolia, WV March 20, 2010.

The ever so classic B&O CPL's reflect of what will be but a distant memory in a photograph about to hand over it's responsibilities of protecting the Magnolia block over to it's new predecessor ... (more)

On October 23, 2010, CSX 5240 leads westbound Q165 across the Potomac River on Kessler Bridge near Magnolia,WV.

Since the completion of the B&O's Magnolia Cutoff, these CPL's have stood the test of time, seeing thousands upon thousands of movements of freight that keeps America running. Any day now, these ... (more)

While the purpose of this trip to the Magnolia Cutoff was to get as many shots of the B&O CPLs as possible, the Capitol Limited with not one but TWO heritage units stole the show. The duo along wi... (more)

CSX SD70, 4753 leads empty hoppers west by the vintage B&O signal set at Magnolia, WV, March 20, 2011. 4753 is one of a few units roaming the system with an 'off color' yellow nose.

Under the Stars The Magnolia Cut-off features some of the most remote, scenic, and historic railroading on the CSXT system. Unfortunately, it might be only a few days until these half-centu... (more)

CSX manifest train Q373 exits Stuart tunnel at Magnolia, WV. Stuart is the longest of the 4 tunnels on the Cutoff.

A single unit leads a string of empty coal cars west past the B&O CPLs at Magnolia. A lot of discussion amongst the railfans as to how long the signals will be standing.

The eastbound Chessie Steam Special was exiting Graham Tunnel and crossing the Potomac River at Magnolia, WV on Sept. 17, 1979 with former Reading T-1 No. 2101. I did a lot of camping on the Cut ... (more)

A westbound B&O manifest exits Stuart Tunnel at Magnolia, WV on April, 16, 1978, led by WM GP40 No. 3795. At this point in time, WM operations had been integrated into the B&O and WM units on the... (more)

A westbound B&O manifest exits Stuart Tunnel at Magnolia, WV on October 21, 1979. At over 3,000 feet, Stuart is the longest of the four tunnels on the Magnolia Cut Off. It was also the most prob... (more)

A westbound B&O empty hopper train crosses the Potomac River at Magnolia, WV on October 21, 1979, led by GP35 No. 3512.

Seeing the 2265 on the point of D721 reminded me of my first trip to Magnolia when 30s and 30Ms were still active on CSX.

Empty Hoppers Westbound over the Magnolia bridge about to enter into Graham Tunnel