I'm a devotee of the Train Dispatcher simulation models developed by Signal Computer Consulants. One of the offerings covers the CSX main between Washington and Rocky Mount, and was developed by the knowledgable author Fred W. Frailey.
On the simulation, portions of both single and double track are interspersed south of Petersburg, but only one of the two tracks is shown as capable of 79 MPH maximum speed.
My questions are: (1) does this model represent the actual speed restrictions of the present day (The former ACL was a passenger-oriented railroad, and I would have expected 79 MPH to be allowed on both tracks during earlier years)?
And (2) does CSX make an effort to allow Silver Service passenger moves priority on the 79 MPH signalled trackage when practicable?
On the simulation, portions of both single and double track are interspersed south of Petersburg, but only one of the two tracks is shown as capable of 79 MPH maximum speed.
My questions are: (1) does this model represent the actual speed restrictions of the present day (The former ACL was a passenger-oriented railroad, and I would have expected 79 MPH to be allowed on both tracks during earlier years)?
And (2) does CSX make an effort to allow Silver Service passenger moves priority on the 79 MPH signalled trackage when practicable?
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