Sealston to Dahlgren Laboratory, VA

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CSX operates a former Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac branch east from Dahlgren Junction (just north of Fredericksburg) to just east of Sealston. There are a couple of freight customers near Sealston; this line is north of and parallel to VA Route 3.

East of Sealston the branch was operated by the US Government (US Navy) to support the Dahlgren Laboratory on the western bank of the Potomac River. The US Navy segment has been abandoned for some time, and land in the area is posted "No Trespassing".

Former US Government (US Navy) railroad right of way facing east... — Former US Government (US Navy) railroad right of way facing east from VA Route 605 (Bloomsburg Road), less than a mile east of the "end-of-branch". Photo by Mike Palmer, 5/1/2003.

The forest has completely taken over the right-of-way at this po... — The forest has completely taken over the right-of-way at this point! This is at the same location as the previous photo; however, it is facing west. Look closely in the right-hand third of the photo...there is a standard metal crossbuck with a wooden post, with tree branches surrounding it. Any trace of rails, ballast, etc. is completely gone (or buried) at this location. This is at VA Route 605, just north of the junction with VA Route 665 (Birchwood Creek Road) in King George County. Photo by Mike Palmer, 5/1/2003.

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