I’m currently doing some research on the Atlantic Coast Line operations in the Richmond, Virgina area and I have a few questions. I know the ACL came into richmond over the large concrete arched bridge and then turned south into Broad Street Station, however I’m not sure where the freight yard was located. I’m wondering if the ACL shared the yard with the RF&P. Further more, I’m wondering how the RF&P left town. Logically I’d think the line simply headed north out of town, however it’s stated that the bridge over the river the ACL used was also used by the RF&P. I’m also curious as to how the Norfolk and Western entered Broad Street Station.
FYI…our society has a back issue of it’s publication, Lines South, that deals with Richmond available for purchase that I believe will answer all your questions.
ABD
Atlantic Coast Line & Seaboard Air Line Railroads Historical Society