A.C.H. Photos
Roslyn Operator
On a rare sunny afternoon, a southbound VRE approaches Crystal City with the Washington Monument in the background. Known as "RO", the control point just out of frame is named for Roslyn Operator, which is the tower that would've controlled this very busy stretch of railroad back in the day. The RF&P is about to be transformed into an even busier triple and quad tracked mainline from DC to Richmond, as demand for both freight and passenger trains frequently exceeds capacity.
Roslyn Operator
On a rare sunny afternoon, a southbound VRE approaches Crystal City with the Washington Monument in the background. Known as "RO", the control point just out of frame is named for Roslyn Operator, which is the tower that would've controlled this very busy stretch of railroad back in the day. The RF&P is about to be transformed into an even busier triple and quad tracked mainline from DC to Richmond, as demand for both freight and passenger trains frequently exceeds capacity.