CSX Indiana Subdivision

An in-depth 4K look at the CSX former B&O St. Louis line from Mitchell, Indiana to Cincinnati, Ohio.
This line travels through scenic southern Indiana across spectacular scenery and stunning rivers, including the Ohio, White & Muscatatuck rivers.
Just a few years ago the future of this line was very much in doubt due to the removal of service to St. Louis from Mitchell, Indiana however the line from Mitchell to Cincinnati is still very active and sees both regular local train service (CSX J780) as well as many east bound directional flow mainline trains from Seymour east to Cincinnati which improves CSX's overall efficiencies.
CSX J780 (the local) is the star of the show, being the exclusive train to run from Mitchell to Seymour, Indiana. There are no other trains that run this section of the rail excepting an occasional work train. Service on this section presently is Tuesday - North Vernon to Mitchell, Wednesday - Mitchell to North Vernon, Thursday - North Vernon to Mitchell and Friday - Mitchell to North Vernon. Power J780 is usually a set of EMD GP38-2's or GP40-2's. During low traffic times a single engine will be the power.
The directional east bound mainline trains now include Q216, Q376, Q374 as well as other Q trains as needed to relieve congestion on the CSX LCL Subdivision from Louisville to Cincinnati. These trains cross the Ohio River at Louisville, Kentucky and run on the Louisville and Indiana Railroad to Seymour where they turn onto the former B&O for their trip to Cincinnati. Power for the Q trains are normally GE units with mid-train helpers (also typically GE). Occasionally EMD power may show up on a Q train but that is rare.
This video utilizes footage shot in 4k beginning in 2019 of the distinctive B&O Color Position Light (CPL) signal system. The CPL's are rapidly disappearing in favor of more modern technology where they remain on the CSX system. Many of the remaining CPL signals in place and in use are seen in this video... often these signals would be removed just days or weeks after I filmed at a particular location. There are still many CPL's in use from Seymour to Mitchell, but from the Seymour area to Cincinnati they are rapidly being replaced or eliminated.
Of special interest to this former B&O line is the famous "Tilting Target" manually operated blade signal at North Vernon, Indiana. This "Tilting Target" was manually operated by the Madison Railroad which began in 1836 as the Madison and Indianapolis & Lafayette Railroad. The Madison Railroad today operates mainly for limited rail service on the 24 mile line to Madison from North Vernon that remains of this route, and a short 1 mile north stub to a plastics plant which does see considerable traffic. Service on the line to Madison itself is sporadic but the line is well maintained. Notably the Madison Railroad operates a very distinctive diesel fleet of former Baldwin switchers as well as a unique former NASA SW1500 EMD engine.
Thanks for watching, comments as always are GREATLY appreciated!!!!!!!!!!

[@indycar101]

Your work is many times whatever people call rail fanning, you give the viewers a story to unfold in their minds as they watch these outstanding videos! Thanks again! NYC - NS Engineer retired¿

[@AcmeCinematography]

Wow. Thank you so much. That REALLY means a lot!!!

[@seanny4296]

If there was an Oscars for train videos, this would win by a landslide. Thank you so much for providing this to us!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Wow, thanks so very very much!!!

[@VirtualRailfan]

Absolutely fantastic!!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thank you kindly!

[@gtfg3800]

SOMETHING kept me coming back, besides the beautiful drone views & the soothing, inspiring music and I figured out what it was. Our world today is full of strife, of nay sayers, of those who want to tear our country & our way of life apart. When I watch your videos, I feel proud of my country, of the incredible things we have accomplished, of all the Americans & immigrants of every race & creed that came before me, that helped to build these railroads, that created this beautiful country that we have today. These trains are our history. From my Great G'pa who drove a steam engine to my G'pa & dad who were paper engineers, most every American has been part of this journey, guided by Christian principles & a strong belief in our freedoms. From the wealthy railroad barons who risked everything they had to build them, to the immigrants' who actually did, to the porters who waited on us in the dining cars when we were young, this is our heritage, our history, our country & I'm so proud of what we have done here. Thank you for reminding us of who we really are.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Amen and spot on. Our country is so incredibly blessed and so incredibly beautiful !!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@charlrsegarber3418]

Amen!

[@LarryWGrant-dw6jo]

I had to go on Amazon and order new socks today. Your video just blew my old socks clean off!! Keep up your excellent work.

[@AcmeCinematography]

😂😂😂😂thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@frankiecrocker]

This is the most stunningly beautiful video I have ever seen! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@AcmeCinematography]

Wow, thank you!

[@Flatnate]

Thanks for getting this one back up. This is maybe my favorite train video of all time. Winter, dusk, the lighting .. man.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!! Will have an update on this one soon but really just more footage of the cement trains that are now regularly running to Mitchell !

[@erstwhilepublications8092]

I am glad you brought it back too. A friend, who is on dialysis now, was modeling this section of railroad before he became ill. I sent him the link. I know he will enjoy it very much. Thanks so much.

[@steenmogensen3435]

... It's like christmass again, just love these movies. I feel kind of relaxed afterwards... Greetings , Denmark

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks so much!

[@DelayInBlockProductions]

Fantastic video.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jameshill1740]

I occasionally get work out of Cincinnati that takes me towards the Seymour ind area and i purposely drive west on US 50. Your video captures that tranquility i feel when i make this run as the road follows the rails a good 50 miles. Excellent work sir

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thank you so much!!

[@thomasmackowiak]

Your updated version of the CSX Indiana Subdivision is wonderful. The drone footage of the trains is beautiful. Your inclusion of trains in all the seasons of the year is a wonderful way of highlighting the scenery in part of Indiana. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks again!!!

[@cassfan3]

Thanks for covering one of the somewhat more obsure lines out there...and presenting it like a cinematic masterpiece not another typical railfan chase video.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!!! We grew up near this line so it is close to our heart!

[@JSohn2011]

I love these videos!! They really help me relax and destress after a long day, I hope someone reads this and continues to make these please!!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks! We happen to agree. After a stressful day it is nice just to relax and watch the beauty of America!!!!! We are so blessed!!!

[@tigerphid9677]

Another great video... Off the beaten path, totally original, well-conceived in every way. It is mesmerizing to watch.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!!

[@Chris-yh2zz]

I am in awe with the richness of colors this video offers. The scenery and rivers are breathtaking. Gives me a greater appreciation of our country. I love trains and the drone footage is fantastic. I applaud Acme Cinematography !! The best videos by far.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thank you !!!

[@wilson561]

Excellent aerial cinematography. I like the sharpness of the picture and the subject CSX being my favorite train co. Thanks for sharing!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thank you so much from all of us!

[@VCUrailfan15productions]

Greatest video ever. Thanks for brining it back!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Be sure to download for your personal use ! Thanks!

[@charlescoghlan2855]

What a beautiful body of work to take a "Plain Jane" area of the country that I have travelled in a fair amount and make it as enjoyable to watch as with your other works from the western railroads with their dramatic backdrop scenery. Truly you are a talented artist to be able to manage to accomplish that effect as you have done here along with the historical research. I am finding that my problem now is as you r producing these presentations, my efficiency of completing my usual chores and tasks is decreasing in proportion to your ongoing increase in quality and quantity of your body of work!! Good thing for you. not so good for me and my soulmate manager!! 🙂 Thank You.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Lol. So awesome. Thank you so much!!!

[@johnfisherjr.5911]

So therapeutic watching your videos. Amazing drone shots, calming music, I'm wowed with every video you release. Thanks again for all the effort to make these.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@RonStanek]

Great work......Thank you for these masterpieces. The trails are happy.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Glad you like them! Updates soon to the Indiana subdivision !!!

[@AZqyc]

Oh my goodness!! You just keep crankin' out spectacular work!! Very, very nice! The quality of the cinematography just shines and makes it ever more enjoyable to watch! Thanks for sharing ... and hopefully many more to come? [Greetings from Tucson]

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks !!!

[@anteas952]

Your films are simply fantastic, can watch all day.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!

[@vicstevens1186]

Another outstanding video. Superb photography. Very enjoyable.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks !!!

[@davekintz]

WOW! Amazing cinematography! First-time viewer. I live and work in the area covered and am familiar with most crossings, towns, and the Big Tunnel at Tunnelton as well. Just wow! And so calming and therapeutic. I'll be back to view more, for sure.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks so much!!!

[@johnfisherjr.5911]

Watching again since you brought it back. I'm just as amazed as watching it the first time!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks. An updated and expanded version of this video is in the works. Will be breaking it up into 3 sections so new material on the new cement trains can to Mitchell can be included !!!

[@mccoy79productions66]

This was beautifully done!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thank you!!

[@RogerChilds-v5p]

Yet again another stunning Railroad video much longer than any of the previous ones - keep them coming - brilliant

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!

[@designguy65]

Unsurprisingly more fantastic work. Always interesting to learn about the history of the various lines.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!

[@anthonyeveler]

Amazing video great drone shots.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!

[@PCBill0622]

As I understand these are redo’s of previous posts. In any case you continue to amaze-here taking a secondary mainline and making a beautiful production-four seasons, train variety (including work trains[loved the ballast dumping]). Those fog scenes and high bridges were icing on this cake. Keep-’em coming!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks so much !!!

[@bcsferromodelismo3822]

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[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Your channel is on loop on the big screen at home all the time. Amazing work!💪🏽👍🏽

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks. Be sure to favorite and download them! Music license agreements may mean they can’t remain public past June 1

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

@@AcmeCinematography For what it’s worth, your videos stand out from the music.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!! They are coming back online now!!! The music copyright with KZbin is finally worked out. Again.

[@rickdee67]

Fantastic footage! I’ve watched this video probably 10 times! This channel is ambiance in my train room.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Glad you enjoy it!!!! Doing a minor update to this one probably in January. In process of splitting it into 2 to make it watchable. The first part has already been posted : white river valley. Taking that section out of this one and adding more east of Seymour !

[@denault3985]

Very well done, once again!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

Another great video.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thank you 🤗

[@quintinivey9359]

ACME drone footage is fantastic. 180-degree view shows the Indiana landscape. We are very small.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!! And yes!

[@NSBlack_Stallion]

Impressive. Stills would make beautiful postcards.

[@AcmeCinematography]

We think so too but even 4K is not quite sharp enough for printed publication :(

[@glennfoster2423]

Beautiful scenery and a nice video.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!

[@ironwheelsroaming]

great for video I love trains too. very nice and so big trains👍👍👍👍

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!

[@wydojeCie_]

(GP38/40) I love the sound of the engine, the horn signal and the echo that comes after it Best Wishes from Poland

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!! Yes this is getting to be a rarity nowadays !!!

[@rogerbear60]

I really enjoyed this. So much of this line, especially west of Brownstown, is difficult to impossible to get to on the ground. The drone footage was great!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks... will be a minor update to this video coming out hopefully by the end of the week!

[@lisam724]

one of the best videos I've ever seen thank you and you just got a new sub!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Welcome aboard!

[@charlesbuccola3342]

Wow! I am elated to have the Indiana Sub back on KZbin. I was despondent when it disappeared previously.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!! Yes this is a very slightly updated and combined edition of the 2 previous!

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Thanks always fun to watch need more

[@AcmeCinematography]

Glad you enjoyed!!!!

[@andrewkinsey8754]

Love that plant nursery!

[@AcmeCinematography]

It is awesome!

[@matthewn.helander4695]

Thank you,

[@AcmeCinematography]

Be sure to download for your personal use! Thanks!!!

[@billmorrison3714]

Beautiful! Sad to see the B&O position light signals suffering from neglect.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Yes. Won’t be around long. Deteriorating very quickly now

[@thetransitofvenus8927]

Remarkable film!!!!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!

[@williamcaral]

Hi .. I realize this video has been around awhile but I would still like to comment that this switching layout video is awesome.. you did a lot of work to get that “look” … weathering, lighting, detailing is excellent.. How about the tar around the concrete road patches!!…your sounds move it from nice to amazing.. I’ve seen current layouts on youtube videos that don’t match your sound quality.. engine sounds, bell , horn, squealing metal, car movement sounds, coupler crash etc are first class…I immediately liked and subscribed.. thanks for all your hard work and for uploading for us to enjoy…WILLIAM

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thank you so much !!!

[@mmi16]

Having hired out on the B&O at Washington, IN in 1965 and having worked Operators positions from 8th Street in Cincinnati to HN Cabin in E. St. Louis - it is disheartening to see what has become of the former St. Louis Division

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!! At least part still in service though!!

[@ronmorgan7502]

Beautiful job as usual. Unlike your other videos too much train whistle for me but still enjoyable

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks yeah we will get the whistling volume down on future revisions!

[@warrenjohnknight.9831]

This is my 3rd video, and I still aren't able to believe that the colours come out vibrationaly, truly wonderful quality 👌 😮😊.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!!

[@fordprefect6797]

What happened to the rest of your wonderful videos, like California Dreaming?

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks! That one got cut as a lot of the material ended up in a revised ARZC video. The cajon pass material someday will be used for a more in-depth look at Cajon!!!!

[@user-bm5rs4cm3e]

Very nice footage. May I ask which drone platform you use? Thinking about getting into aerial photography with camera drones.

[@AcmeCinematography]

dji cine drones. Thanks!!

[@선규황-k5n]

풀놋치로 폭주한 정기관사 정씨에게 유죄가 인정되었다.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thank you !!!

[@timdaugherty5921]

Are the signals not used anymore??

[@AcmeCinematography]

From Seymour to Cincinnati are being replaced or since have been. From Mitchell to Seymour still in place and used. A few remain east of Seymour but they are being replaced rapidly

[@IanR1205]

Looks like you captured a ghost at 15:03

[@AcmeCinematography]

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[@bradfallin2698]

I love your western rail vids but your lack of mountain scenery is nicely made up by the low ambient light and artificial light sources......so far; I just started watching it.

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!!

[@Goodmanbrad]

First comment was before I saw the lumber, but yes get off the carpet!

[@AcmeCinematography]

Thanks!!!

[@UnFamous1536]

Can you do one of the BNSF Lafayette sub

[@AcmeCinematography]

We hope to someday!!!