by Aa3rt
Just to stimulate some discussion in this forum, tell us about the industrial railroad(s) in your area. Include pertinent details such as the industry(s) served, motive power and frequency of operation.
I live in southern Maryland. In this area are two power plants operated by Mirant (formerly PEPCO-Potomac Electric Power COmpany). The plants are in Morgantown (Charles County) and Chalk Point (Prince George's County). Both are served by CSX (formerly Conrail, PennCentral, PRR) and see daily trains, particularly in hot and cold weather when electricity demand is high.
Both plants had Alco RS-1's from the Washington Terminal Railroad to perform in-plant switching. The Morgantown plant now uses a GP18, leased from RLCX. I'm uncertain as to what locomotive(s) the Chalk Point is currently using.
Check out the June 2003 issue of "Railfan and Railroad" for further information.
I live in southern Maryland. In this area are two power plants operated by Mirant (formerly PEPCO-Potomac Electric Power COmpany). The plants are in Morgantown (Charles County) and Chalk Point (Prince George's County). Both are served by CSX (formerly Conrail, PennCentral, PRR) and see daily trains, particularly in hot and cold weather when electricity demand is high.
Both plants had Alco RS-1's from the Washington Terminal Railroad to perform in-plant switching. The Morgantown plant now uses a GP18, leased from RLCX. I'm uncertain as to what locomotive(s) the Chalk Point is currently using.
Check out the June 2003 issue of "Railfan and Railroad" for further information.
Last edited by Aa3rt on Fri Jul 09, 2004 5:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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