CSX Alton Subdivision

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CSX Alton Subdivision

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CSX's former Baltimore & Ohio line between North Vernon, Indiana, and Wapakoneta, Ohio, is today part of the Chicago Division and has seen an increase in traffic since the Conrail split in 1999. Several trains use the Alton Sub in its entirety, but trains like Q132 and J735 use the connection with the former Conrail Indy Line in Winchester, Indiana, to reach points north like Toledo and Detroit, as well as points west like Avon and St. Louis.

The Alton Subdivision begins at the former site of AK Tower in Wapakoneta, Ohio. This is where the line breaks away from the Toledo Subdivision and begins the run southwest to North Vernon. The Alton Sub crosses and connects with the Indy Line just east of Winchester at WN Tower. A connection in the northwest quadrant allows for moves on and off the Indy Line. Just north of Alton is the diamond with Norfolk Southern's New Castle District. The yard in Alton hosts a pair of locals and also sees work from Q630 and Q631. South of Alton is the diamond and connection with the Miller Branch, worked by J712. Further south, the Alton Sub crosses over the CIND mainline on a bridge near Corwick. Corwick is also the start of the steep climb up Kendall Hill for northbounds. In the B&O days, heavy northbounds had rear-end helpers attached for the 15-mile shove up to Kendall. The climb isn't as steep for southbounds approaching Kendall. From Corwick to North Vernon, the line follows Gaully Creek and crosses over it several times. Once in North Vernon, the line dumps into the Indiana Subdivision with wyes to the east and west directions. South of North Vernon, the former B&O line is no longer in use.

As far as trains go, here is a detailed list of daily movements and their routings.

Q131 - Salem, IL (UP) to Detroit, MI Intermodal (Daily)
Salem-Indianapolis-Winchester-Wapakoneta-Deshler-Bates-Alexis-Romulus-Detroit
Crew runs on Toledo-Avon long pool. Typically through Winchester between 02:00-03:00.

Q132 - Detroit, MI to Salem, IL (UP) Intermodal (Daily)
Detroit-Romulus-Alexis-Bates-Deshler-Wapakoneta-Winchester-Indianapolis-Salem
Crew runs on Toledo-Avon long pool. Typically through Winchester between 09:00-10:00.

Q173 - North Baltimore, OH to St. Louis, MO Intermodal (Daily)
North Baltimore-Deshler-Wapakoneta-Winchester-Indianapolis-St. Louis
Crew runs on North Baltimore-Avon long pool. Typically through Winchester between 17:00-18:00.

Q174 - St. Louis, MO to North Baltimore, OH Intermodal (Daily)
St. Louis-Indianapolis-Winchester-Wapakoneta-Deshler-North Baltimore
Crew runs on North Baltimore-Avon long pool. Typically through Winchester between 22:00-23:00.

Q252 - Louisville, KY to Walbridge, OH Automotive (Mon-Fri)
Louisville-Seymour-North Vernon-Alton-Winchester-Wapakoneta-Deshler-Fostoria-Walbridge
Typically recrewed in Alton between 06:00-07:00.

Q259 - Walbridge, OH to Louisville, KY Automotive (Tu-Sat)
Walbridge-Fostoria-Deshler-Wapakoneta-Winchester-Alton-North Vernon-Seymour-Louisville
Typically recrewed in Alton between 19:00-20:00.

Q516 - Evansville, IN to Toledo, OH (Stanley) Manifest (Daily)
Evansville-Vicennes-North Vernon-Alton-Winchester-Wapakoneta-Deshler-Bates-Toledo Stanley
Typically recrewed in Alton between 00:01 and 01:00.

Q517 - Toledo, OH (Stanley) to Evansville, IN Manifest (Daily)
Toledo Stanley-Bates-Deshler-Wapakoneta-Winchester-Alton-North Vernon-Vicennes-Evansville
Typically recrewed in Alton between 10:00-11:00.

Q630 - Evansville, IN to Willard, OH Manifest (Tu-Sat)
Evansville-Vicennes-North Vernon-Alton-Winchester-Wapakoneta-Deshler-Fostoria-Willard
Typically recrewed in Alton between 16:00-17:00.

Q631 - Willard, OH to Evansville, IN Manifest (Mon-Fri)
Willard-Fostoria-Deshler-Wapakoneta-Winchester-Alton-North Vernon-Vicennes-Evansville
Typically recrewed in Alton between 14:00-15:00.

J712 - Alton, IN to Miller, IN Turn Job (Mon-Sat)
Alton-Ardmore-Miller-Ardmore-Alton
On duty at 07:00 daily.

J735 - Lima, OH to Avon, IN Long Pool Local (M-W-F)
Lima-Wapakoneta-Winchester-Indianapolis-Avon
Crew runs on Lima-Avon pool. Typically through Winchester between 05:00-06:00.

J736 - Avon, IN to Lima, OH Long Pool Local (Tu-Thu-Sat)
Avon-Indianapolis-Winchester-Wapakoneta-Lima
Crews runs on Lima-Avon pool. Typically through Winchester between 07:00-08:00.

A milepost/siding list will soon follow, along with a drawn map.
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Re: CSX Alton Subdivision

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Here's the rough map of the line.

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From AK (Wapak) to NV (North Vernon), here is a list of signal locations and sidings. Those marked in red are still B&O CPL signals.

AK Tower - MP 174.3 - Connection to CSX Toledo Sub
Intermediate - MP 172.9
North Granite - MP 170.2 - North end of Granite Siding
South Granite - MP 168.6 - South end of Granite Siding

Intermediate - MP 165.5
Intermediate - MP 161.6
Intermediate - MP 156.4
Intermediate - MP 150.8
North Kennison - MP 148.7 - North end of Kennison Siding
South Kennison - MP 147.1 - South end of Kennison Siding

Intermediate - MP 145.3
Intermediate - MP 140.9
Intermediate - MP 135.6
Intermediate - MP 130.1
Intermediate - MP 126.8
North Lyndale - MP 124.4 - North end of west Kennison Lap Siding
Lyndale Laps - MP 123.2 - Lap sidings in Kennison
South Lyndale - MP 121.8 - South end of east Kennison Lap Siding

Intermediate - MP 119.2
Intermediate - MP 114.9 - State Line
Intermediate - MP 110.3
North Winchester - North end of Winchester Siding
WN Tower - MP 107.6 - Diamond/Connection to CSX Indy Line and south end of Winchester Siding

Intermediate - MP 104.5
Intermediate - MP 100.0
Intermediate - MP 96.3
NC Tower - MP 91.7 - NS Diamond
Intermediate - MP 87.3
North Alton - MP 85.5 - North end of double track through Alton
Oak Street - MP 84.7 - Single crossover at the north end of Alton Yard
Boulevard - MP 83.9 - Single crossover at the south end of Alton Yard
South Alton - MP 82.8 - South end of double track through Alton

Intermediate - MP 80.3
Miller Tower - MP 78.5 - Diamond/Connection to Miller Branch
Intermediate - MP 74.9
Intermediate - MP 70.1
Intermediate - MP 66.3
Intermediate - MP 62.6
North Ardmore - MP 60.7 - North end of Ardmore Siding
South Ardmore - MP 58.4 - South end of Ardmore Siding

Intermediate - MP 55.7
Intermediate - MP 52.9
Millville - MP 49.5 - North end of double track between Millville and Corwick
Kendall - MP 46.8 - Summit of Kendall Hill
Intermediate - MP 43.3
Springs - MP 39.1 - Crossovers
Intermediate - MP 35.9
Corwick - MP 33.6 - South end of double track between Millville and Corwick

Intermediate - MP 29.7
Intermediate - MP 25.2
Intermediate - MP 21.3
Intermediate - MP 18.6
North Baldwin - MP 16.5 - North end of Baldwin Siding
South Baldwin - MP 14.8 - South end of Baldwin Siding

Intermediate - MP 10.3
Intermediate - MP 6.4
Intermediate - MP 4.5
NV Tower - MP 3.6 - Connections to CSX Indiana Sub
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Y@ wrote:WN Tower - MP 107.6 - Diamond/Connection to CSX Indy Line and south end of Winchester Siding[/color]
If you're looking for authenticity Winchester was WI.

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