Aberdeen, Carolina and Western Railway
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Reporting mark | ACWR |
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Locale | Central North Carolina |
Dates of operation | 1987–Present |
Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
Length | 140 miles (230 kilometres) |
Headquarters | Candor, North Carolina |
Website | Aberdeen, Carolina & Western Railway |
The Aberdeen, Carolina and Western Railway (reporting mark ACWR) was incorporated in 1987 and operates on a former Norfolk Southern Railway branch line, running from Aberdeen to Star, North Carolina. It also leases track from Norfolk Southern between Charlotte and Gulf, North Carolina. It serves approximately 18 industries, mainly dealing in forest and agricultural products.[1]
See also
References
External links
- Official website
- ACWR Facebook page
- Railway Association of North Carolina - ACWR
- American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association: ACWR
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Categories:
- Articles that mention track gauge 1435 mm
- United States railway company stubs
- North Carolina transportation stubs
- North Carolina railroads
- Companies operating former Norfolk Southern Railway (1942-1982) lines
- Spin-offs of the Norfolk Southern Railway
- Companies operating former Southern Railway (U.S.) lines