Magnolia Cut-Off of the CSX

Producer: Green Frog

Timeframe: 1992

Locations: Carothers, Stuart, Randolph, Graham tunnels, Magnolia Bridge…

Length: 59 minutes

Source: Steve Neff

This original Baltimore and Ohio line was constructed along the Potomac River. Magnolia Cut-Off is a more efficient route. Completed in 1914. The river line has since been removed. Cut-Off is over 5 miles shorter, than that first route.

Coverage ranges from; Paw Paw to HO Tower at Orleans Cross Road. Shot in 1992.

A DVD-R. Chapter Search. Switchable narration. A map. No additional graphics. Bob Carrera narrates, a well written script. Balance of the audio is environmental. High Green Frog standards.

SD 50 8585 exits Carothers Tunnel.

Rare General Electric, U-30-C exits Graham tunnel. This is a Military move.

A great scene. Captures the grade and some twisting trackage.

Three in Chessie paint, lead over Magnolia Bridge. B&O and C&O lettered Chessie System locomotives, are still found in 1992.

The opposite portal at Stuart Tunnel. Train Q376.

Before CSX had the locomotives all wearing yellow painted ends. Train R342.A pair of GP40 units, with a beat up Family Lines GP38.

Amtrak number 30 makes several appearances.

R135. Randolph Tunnel and Potomac River.

Pre-merger paint! B&O with a Family Lines.

The Concrete Wall is an awesome construction fest. CSX locomotives are in a good variety in 1992 here. All 2nd and 3rd generation.

Magnolia Cut-Off of the CSX.

An excellent visit to this territory! The Videographer gets the highlights. In just under an hour, a highly satisfying look, at one of the most scenic routes in the United States. One of the top programs, in the Green Frog CSX catalog. Do not miss this one!

Rating: 5 Stars