railroads

curious about railroads in the neighborhood--single track, etc. 

using Google maps I followed the tracks and zoomed in and recorded the latitude & longitude, mostly at RR/street intersections. 

Enter the latitude and longitude into Google maps and, in addition to a "bird's eye" view of the track, you'll get a 360 degree ground view showing the track in both directions. 

Single track with multiple operators (passenger, freight, long distance, local)--a LOT to keep straight, and safe. 

Thank God for computers. 

PS If I had access to a 48" wide roll plotter, then I could plot this baby out: 
http://www.drpt.virginia.gov/…/final_rail-map-aug2012afor_w…


Virginia isn't lacking in the RR department.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-Line_(Norfolk_Southern)

http://www.frograil.com/tours/ns/BLineTour.php

The NS B line is a freight line. One day last year they ran a passenger train from Manassas to Front Royal, right past where we're living now in Gainesville, for old times sake:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKkymrGUsmE

If they ever do it again, God willing and the creek don't rise, I'll be on it.