Nolan Gregory
Warwick Tribute
Another item which I’ve just added to my ever increasing list of regrets is not spending enough time shooting the B&O CPL’s around Warwick. Warwick is a small yard located in Clinton, Ohio along CSX’s New Castle Subdivision and is the base for several locals and an interchange with RJ Corman. It’s also been a popular hangout for railfans due to the presence of many B&O CPL’s scattered around the yard. Recently though, these signals were removed, marking the end of an era on this section of the B&O, as well as the end of what was once a popular hangout for local fans. Despite living nearby, I never really spent as much time here as I would have liked, usually just passing through town on my way to Brewster for the Wheeling. However, on this day, I happened to look out the window while passing over the yard on the Route 21 overpass and noticed a clear signal indication for a westbound. Something told me to stop. A few minutes later, I was set up at this signal at the west end of the yard, and after a short wait, a westbound intermodal train appeared with YN2 painted AC6000CW No. 675 on the point. From what I understand, a good portion of CSX's AC6000 fleet is now in storage. I don't know the status of this particular unit, but I'm glad I stopped to shoot it.
After seeing what the yard looks like now with new Safetran signals, I found it hard to tell what I was looking at. Warwick has always been identifiable by the style of signals located there, but now it could pass as just about any other mainline with nothing to make it look unique. Since I learned of the signals’ removal, I’ve felt the usual feeling of regret, wondering if I could have spent more time there, but I am thankful for the shots that I have and cherish the memories of warm summer nights spent photographing the signals. There are other places, like Northwest Ohio and Southern Indiana where one can shoot B&O CPL’s, but I’ll miss these particularly, since they were so close to home.
Warwick Tribute
Another item which I’ve just added to my ever increasing list of regrets is not spending enough time shooting the B&O CPL’s around Warwick. Warwick is a small yard located in Clinton, Ohio along CSX’s New Castle Subdivision and is the base for several locals and an interchange with RJ Corman. It’s also been a popular hangout for railfans due to the presence of many B&O CPL’s scattered around the yard. Recently though, these signals were removed, marking the end of an era on this section of the B&O, as well as the end of what was once a popular hangout for local fans. Despite living nearby, I never really spent as much time here as I would have liked, usually just passing through town on my way to Brewster for the Wheeling. However, on this day, I happened to look out the window while passing over the yard on the Route 21 overpass and noticed a clear signal indication for a westbound. Something told me to stop. A few minutes later, I was set up at this signal at the west end of the yard, and after a short wait, a westbound intermodal train appeared with YN2 painted AC6000CW No. 675 on the point. From what I understand, a good portion of CSX's AC6000 fleet is now in storage. I don't know the status of this particular unit, but I'm glad I stopped to shoot it.
After seeing what the yard looks like now with new Safetran signals, I found it hard to tell what I was looking at. Warwick has always been identifiable by the style of signals located there, but now it could pass as just about any other mainline with nothing to make it look unique. Since I learned of the signals’ removal, I’ve felt the usual feeling of regret, wondering if I could have spent more time there, but I am thankful for the shots that I have and cherish the memories of warm summer nights spent photographing the signals. There are other places, like Northwest Ohio and Southern Indiana where one can shoot B&O CPL’s, but I’ll miss these particularly, since they were so close to home.