Tracks into History

The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad

The railroad that became the Washington & Old Dominion was born in Alexandria in response to the competition in shipping posed by the port in Baltimore, which was served by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. ...

Tracks into History

The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad

The railroad that became the Washington & Old Dominion was born in Alexandria in response to the competition in shipping posed by the port in Baltimore, which was served by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. ...

Tracks into History

The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad

The railroad that became the Washington & Old Dominion was born in Alexandria in response to the competition in shipping posed by the port in Baltimore, which was served by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. ...

Tracks into History

The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad

The railroad that became the Washington & Old Dominion was born in Alexandria in response to the competition in shipping posed by the port in Baltimore, which was served by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. ...

Tracks into History

The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad

The railroad that became the Washington & Old Dominion was born in Alexandria in response to the competition in shipping posed by the port in Baltimore, which was served by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. ...

Tracks Into History

The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad

Time Line

March 20, 1847 - Incorporated as the Alexandria &

Harper’s Ferry Railroad.

March 15, 1853 - The corporate name changes to the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad Company.

February 25, 1855 - Construction begins near Alexandria.

May ...

Tracks into History

The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad

The railroad that became the Washington & Old Dominion was born in Alexandria in response to the competition in shipping posed by the port in Baltimore, which was served by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. ...

Tracks into History

The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad

The railroad that became the Washington & Old Dominion was born in Alexandria in response to the competition in shipping posed by the port in Baltimore, which was served by the Baltimore & Ohio ...