CSX Cumberland, MD to Rocky Mount, NC manifest train M415 is seen on the RF&P subdivision at Franconia paralleling the Metro tracks.

Amtrak Regional 195 is seen at Franconia on its trip from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA.

CSX Selkirk, NY to Waycross, GA manifest train M409 is seen on the RF&P subdivision at Franconia paralleling the Metro tracks.

Southbound RF&P manifest No. 109, led by GP40 No. 123, was being overtaken by Amtrak No. 89, the "Palmetto," led by P30CH No. 714, at Franconia, VA on Nov. 27, 1977.

A long Q173 labors up Franconia Hill w/ a mixed bag of 2 CSX units, an HATX leaser unit in SP colors and a gray CN/GTW unit. Foreign power is now very common on this subdivision but CSX units alwa... (more)