Decreased traffic??

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I live on the old Manassas Gap line east of Front Royal and there have been 
a number of CSX
trains both East and West bound in the past few days.
                                                                             
                                    John Zuro



It may well be that,the entire purpose of your existence is to serve merely 
as a warning for others.






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>Subject: Re: Decreased traffic??

>Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:44:56 -0500

>

>It is my understanding that the bridge out of service is the CSX

>crossing of the Anacostia River in NE Washington DC.  That is the

>former B&O freight line which accessed Potomac Yard and which

>bypasses the Union Station tunnels. Amtrak trains, and perhaps some

>freight which can meet clearance limitations can still use the

>line.  I think the freight runs are limited to night hours.  I

>checked the Trainsmag website to verify this.

>

>While traffic has decresed on the former RF&P, we are seeing more

>traffic on the Valley line via Hagerstown.  I passed a CSX powered

>freight heading south while I was on my way to work this

>morning.  I'm not sure which route these detouring trains use south,

>or east, of Front Royal.

>

>Rick Morrison

>

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