South of Fredericksburg, between Hamilton and Olive, the RF&P passed across a large fill in its climb away from the Rappahannock River. This location was known as "Eastern View" to the folks on t... (more)

Well here it is, my namesake, Extra 127 South. Actually, the train is No. 227, but RF&P operated all freight trains as extras, so in reality it was operating as Extra 127 South. No. 227 was a ho... (more)

Southbound RF&P manifest No. 227 was slowing to enter Acca Yard on Jan. 8, 1972 with a dogs breakfast of motive power. GP7 No. 103 leads E8As No's. 1001 and 1008, and GP40 No. 122.