Hi John and Everybody
Several years ago CSX donated the old C&O shops Complex to the town
of Clifton Forge.
This is an Ariel view of the shops
The buildings have gotten run down since CSX quit using it
CSX did retain Easements on parts, particularly the Water/Oil
seperator plant and the track that they still use for painting of
railcars. There is a few things stored in part of the shops but it
is mostly vacant. CSX is using the white building across the track
from the main building for storage of signaling equipment
To see more images of the Shops and their condition go to the
following link.
http://andy.wvrps.org/clifton_forge/
The BBRR has their own Facilities for doing repairs of their
Equipment and Jacks equipment is stored on the Shenandoah Valley
Line at this time.
Our organization is working on a proposal for the town but it is a
slow process and we are looking for people who are interested in
helping.
The Big Picture: CSX isn't interested in using the main shops. It
could be a good place for restoration work to be done.
Take a good look at the pictures of the shops and you can see that
even though they are rundown there is great potential there.
Andrew Martin