Point of Rocks Station - Point of Rocks, Maryland
N 39° 16.431 W 077° 32.014
18S E 281447 N 4350226
The Point of Rocks Station is located between two CSX mainlines - the Metropolitan Branch and the Old Main Line.
Waymark Code: WM7F8F
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2009
Views: 10
This is a well-known train watching location. There are often several groups of fans here, usually carrying scanners to monitor railroad radio frequencies. This CSX line carries freight trains, Amtrak intercity passenger trains, and MARC commuter trains. There is a large parking lot adjacent to the tracks, located on a small rise, giving an excellent view of the train action. Access to this location is by automobile and by commuter train.
What Best Describes This Location: Other Describe Below
Other Describe: A junction of two mainlines
Is this rail location handicap accessible?: Yes
If there is a fee how much?: Not Listed
Related website: Not listed
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