The Blue Ridge's initial western terminus was Cumberland, Maryland. Beginning in 1976 the Blue Ridge ran in tandem with the Shenandoah, which followed the Potomac Special's route to Parkersburg and continued to Cincinnati, Ohio. With the introduction of the Shenandoah the Blue Ridge began terminating at Martinsburg. The Blue Ridge received new Amfleet coaches in December 1975, the first train outside the Northeast Corridor to be so equipped.
In 1981 Amtrak replaced the Shenandoah with the Capitol Limited, which ran as far as Cumberland, Maryland but then continued northwest to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, eschewing the B&O line through West Virginia. In 1986 Amtrak transferred the Blue Ridge to the Maryland Mass Transit Administration (now the Maryland Transit Administration), which incorporated it into its existing MARC TrainBrunswick Line. As part of the transfer Amtrak agreed to subsidize the train for a five-year period. MARC continued to use the name during the late 1980s.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.12 square miles (2.9km2), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 822 people, 284 households, and 210 families residing in the city. The population density was 733.9 people per square mile (283.4/km²). There were 323 housing units at an average density of 288.4 per square mile (111.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.60% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.8% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.1% of the population.
There were 284 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.38.
Amtrak Cardinal 51 is climbing the Blue Ridge Mountains and is passing through Greenwood Virginia. 2-15-23
MP 199.78
Radio 160.455
published: 18 Feb 2023
Amtrak W/ Private Cars! Train #244 W/ Blue Ridge Club & Berlin! Hudson Valley, NY
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Today, we see some Amtrak action with two private cars on the tail! These are the cars on this YouTube channels banner! It was nice to see them on the move again.
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published: 16 Aug 2024
AMTRAK PIEDMONT 73 CROSSES BLUE RIDGE ROAD
WATCH THE ACTION FROM THE GRADE CROSSING BEFORE IT'S REPLACED BY A GRADE SEPARATION
published: 14 Aug 2022
amtrak piedmont in blue ridge rd Raleigh nc
published: 04 Dec 2021
PRIVATE CAR Pullman “Blue Ridge Club” on Amtrak Southwest Chief
Pullman Blue Ridge Club” private car on Amtrak Southwest Chief
published: 20 Dec 2022
Amtrak 50 w/ Pullman Blue Ridge Club Private Car
caught it after hearing about it being on 50. it’s named “Blue Ridge Club” built by Pullman. Not sure of what railroad it was originally built for. Enjoy!
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published: 31 Dec 2022
AMTRAK SILVER STAR 92 SPEEDS PAST BLUE RIDGE RD UNDERPASS CONSTRUCTION SITE #amtrak #trainspotting
published: 12 Aug 2023
Double Amtrak Railfanning at Blue Ridge Rd (12/11/2022)
Double dose of Amtrak at the former railroad crossing at Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. I gotta say I miss the old quad crossing. 😢 Though in retrospect I don't know if I can see a bridge built here in my opinion.
published: 11 Dec 2022
Double Amtrak Action at Blue Ridge Rd. (1/1/2021)
This New Year's Day is a special day for me as I make my way towards the fairgrounds and get two trains.
published: 01 Jan 2021
Amtrak 290 with Blue Ridge Club
290 had a private car named Blue Ridge Club today.
Hello, everyone.
Today, we see some Amtrak action with two private cars on the tail! These are the cars on this YouTube channels banner! It was nice to see th...
Hello, everyone.
Today, we see some Amtrak action with two private cars on the tail! These are the cars on this YouTube channels banner! It was nice to see them on the move again.
Thanks for visiting my YouTube channel!
Hello, everyone.
Today, we see some Amtrak action with two private cars on the tail! These are the cars on this YouTube channels banner! It was nice to see them on the move again.
Thanks for visiting my YouTube channel!
caught it after hearing about it being on 50. it’s named “Blue Ridge Club” built by Pullman. Not sure of what railroad it was originally built for. Enjoy!
#rai...
caught it after hearing about it being on 50. it’s named “Blue Ridge Club” built by Pullman. Not sure of what railroad it was originally built for. Enjoy!
#railfan #railfanning #train #trainenthusiast #amtrak #burke
Subscribe to Washington DC Area Railfan, Amtrakgenesis92railfan, Clearsignallorton, Approachslowro, Trains of Virginia, South Boston Railfan & RF&P Productions
caught it after hearing about it being on 50. it’s named “Blue Ridge Club” built by Pullman. Not sure of what railroad it was originally built for. Enjoy!
#railfan #railfanning #train #trainenthusiast #amtrak #burke
Subscribe to Washington DC Area Railfan, Amtrakgenesis92railfan, Clearsignallorton, Approachslowro, Trains of Virginia, South Boston Railfan & RF&P Productions
Double dose of Amtrak at the former railroad crossing at Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. I gotta say I miss the old quad crossing. 😢 Though in retrospect I don't kn...
Double dose of Amtrak at the former railroad crossing at Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. I gotta say I miss the old quad crossing. 😢 Though in retrospect I don't know if I can see a bridge built here in my opinion.
Double dose of Amtrak at the former railroad crossing at Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. I gotta say I miss the old quad crossing. 😢 Though in retrospect I don't know if I can see a bridge built here in my opinion.
Hello, everyone.
Today, we see some Amtrak action with two private cars on the tail! These are the cars on this YouTube channels banner! It was nice to see them on the move again.
Thanks for visiting my YouTube channel!
caught it after hearing about it being on 50. it’s named “Blue Ridge Club” built by Pullman. Not sure of what railroad it was originally built for. Enjoy!
#railfan #railfanning #train #trainenthusiast #amtrak #burke
Subscribe to Washington DC Area Railfan, Amtrakgenesis92railfan, Clearsignallorton, Approachslowro, Trains of Virginia, South Boston Railfan & RF&P Productions
Double dose of Amtrak at the former railroad crossing at Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. I gotta say I miss the old quad crossing. 😢 Though in retrospect I don't know if I can see a bridge built here in my opinion.
The Blue Ridge's initial western terminus was Cumberland, Maryland. Beginning in 1976 the Blue Ridge ran in tandem with the Shenandoah, which followed the Potomac Special's route to Parkersburg and continued to Cincinnati, Ohio. With the introduction of the Shenandoah the Blue Ridge began terminating at Martinsburg. The Blue Ridge received new Amfleet coaches in December 1975, the first train outside the Northeast Corridor to be so equipped.
In 1981 Amtrak replaced the Shenandoah with the Capitol Limited, which ran as far as Cumberland, Maryland but then continued northwest to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, eschewing the B&O line through West Virginia. In 1986 Amtrak transferred the Blue Ridge to the Maryland Mass Transit Administration (now the Maryland Transit Administration), which incorporated it into its existing MARC TrainBrunswick Line. As part of the transfer Amtrak agreed to subsidize the train for a five-year period. MARC continued to use the name during the late 1980s.
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