Tradepoint Atlantic has revitalized Sparrows Point. An area of Baltimore County that was once the world’s largest steel mill has now become a center for international trade and distribution. While the nature of rail service to the area has significantly changed since the demise of the mill, it’s still a fun place to railfan (and quite a bit easier).
Sparrows Point
Patapsco and Back River Back When There Was a Patapsco and Back River
The story of Sparrows Point’s decline and eventual destruction is a sad one. I feel that it’s made even sadder for me because some cool stuff seemed pretty accessible, but I never took advantage of it. These are a few photos I took from a trip over there back in 2011.