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Ashland, VA 23005 (population, 7,225)
GPS: N 37.7589, W 77.4814 Google map
Scanner: CSX, 161.550 [96], 160.410 [20]
Description: Ashland, VA, in Central Virginia, about 15 miles north of Richmond is famous for CSX main line street
running through its historic downtown. While not truly “street running”, the double main is bordered by NB Center
Street and SB Center Street.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 38
Photo opportunities: All along Railroad Street (Center Street). Also the Amtrak Auto Train passes through Ashland
(but does not stop), check the Amtrak timetable.
Nearby RR stuff: The Amtrak Station is located at 112 N Railroad Street N 37.75966, W 77.48130
Local Fast Food: East of Downtown on SR 54 near I-95 N 37.75850, W 77.46399
Breakfast: Waffle House, 808 England St. (SR 54) N 37.75838, W 77.46580
Local Restaurant: $$: Iron Horse Restaurant, 100 S Railroad Ave N 37.75876, W 77.48141
Lodging: The Henry Clay Inn across the street behind the Amtrak Station.
Visitor Info: Dining Lodging
GPS: N 37.7589, W 77.4814 Google map
Scanner: CSX, 161.550 [96], 160.410 [20]
Description: Ashland, VA, in Central Virginia, about 15 miles north of Richmond is famous for CSX main line street
running through its historic downtown. While not truly “street running”, the double main is bordered by NB Center
Street and SB Center Street.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 38
Photo opportunities: All along Railroad Street (Center Street). Also the Amtrak Auto Train passes through Ashland
(but does not stop), check the Amtrak timetable.
Nearby RR stuff: The Amtrak Station is located at 112 N Railroad Street N 37.75966, W 77.48130
Local Fast Food: East of Downtown on SR 54 near I-95 N 37.75850, W 77.46399
Breakfast: Waffle House, 808 England St. (SR 54) N 37.75838, W 77.46580
Local Restaurant: $$: Iron Horse Restaurant, 100 S Railroad Ave N 37.75876, W 77.48141
Lodging: The Henry Clay Inn across the street behind the Amtrak Station.
Visitor Info: Dining Lodging
Ashland Map courtesy of Todd Sestero
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