CSX- Point of Rocks to Harper’s Ferry

Producer: A&R

Locations: Point of Rocks, Brunswick, Harper’s Ferry

Timeframe: 1995- 2007

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Source: Chester Kamuda

This features former B&O trackage on CSX. Point of Rocks, Brunswick to Harper’s Ferry, Maryland. Trains by CSX, Amtrak, and Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC). Shot in different years and seasons. A constant parade of trains.

A single DVD-R. No Chapter menu. Maps. Hidden chapter advance function. Narrated by Aaron Gonthier.

Filmed in Hi 8 video. Live environmental audio. Appearance is fine, if slightly soft. Good audio levels, if a bit loud at times.  Occasional tape flaws, but nothing serious. Chester Kamuda is a good videographer.

To the trains…

Point of Rocks has a distinctive station. The two diverging routes result in a busy hotspot here. A route to Washington, DC. and the other to Baltimore. Assorted freights and passenger traffic have this an excellent hotspot.

Harper’s Ferry splits off to Winchester, Virginia. The other goes Martinsburg, West Virginia. This line is the path to Sand Patch Grade.

MARC running F units and E8/ 9 Electromotive power. Watch for ex: Burlington Northern E9A units. MARC 84 with an ex: BN at the track split.

Amtrak Capitol Limited is Eastbound. Not a stop here.

Chester’s dog Shadow surveys CSX 614. He includes many freight cars. These consists were of mostly railroad owned equipment at this time. Graffiti is not yet dominant.

6406 on a Westbound Rock Train eases past the camera. Hear those turbochargers wind up!

At Brunswick 8479 leads gray paint 8388 on a Unit Coal. This scene is from 1995.

A pair of helpers shove on the Coal move.

Freights and Passenger trains pass the Tower.

An old B&O stone bridge hosts assorted trains.

Classic scenes at Harper’s Ferry. Wearing heavily weathered Family Lines paint. GE CSX 7032 with a local freight.

CSX 2226 is a Road Slug, from a GP 30 conversion. Freight train to Winchester. 1997 action at Harper’s Ferry.

A rare caboose is needed for reverse moves.

CSX- Point of Rocks to Harper’s Ferry

A Railfans delight! Basically, it is a trackside visit to the highlight areas. The time passes quickly. A high percentage of the consists are seen. Clear views of power lash-ups.

A nice variety of freights and passenger trains. The speeds vary. Some quick while others at yard limit. Excellent for Model Railroaders. It’s not too bad on idiot applied graffiti. Many cars are clean.

Footage and audio are satisfactory.  Narrative is limited and pretty basic. Still, it is good enough to avoid a non narrated snoozefest.

Give it consideration for showing the train consists.

CSX and railfans should find this enjoyable. Model Railroaders will find the consists informative to see.

Rating: 4 Stars