Athens Line
Athens Line, LLC (reporting mark ABR) is a Class III shortline railroad operating in Georgia, United States. Established in 2001, the ABR leases 38 miles (61 km) of former Norfolk Southern Railway track between Madison and Junior State, Georgia, via Athens. It is operated under contract by the Great Walton Railroad.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Reporting mark | ABR |
| Locale | Georgia, United States |
| Dates of operation | 2001–present |
| Predecessor | Norfolk Southern Railway |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Length | 38 miles (61 kilometres) |
| Other | |
| Website | Official website |
History
The line was initially constructed by the Georgia Railroad in 1841 and used horses to pull trains.[2]
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See also
- Great Walton Railroad
- Central of Georgia
- Southern Railway
References
- Athens Line, Georgia Rails (retrieved 14 April, 2015)
- Georgia Railroad, RailGA.com(retrieved 14 April 2015)
External links
- Official website, Great Walton Railroad.com
- Athens Line, Georgia Rails (http://www.atlantarails.com/)
- Hartwell Railroad Profile, Railfanning.org
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