Branches
- Catonsville
The Catonsville Short Line Railroad opened in 1884 and was immediately leased by the Baltimore and Potomac. This provided a short branch from just south of Baltimore to Catonsville.
- Pope's Creek
The 48.7-mile (78.4 km) branch to Popes Creek was part of the original chartered main line, but from opening it was operated as a branch of the main line from the junction at Bowie. The main line from Bowie to Washington, a distance of 17.1 miles (27.5 km), was provided for in the charter as a branch.
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