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]

Athens Line, LLC
Overview
Reporting markABR
LocaleGeorgia, United States
Dates of operation2001–Present
PredecessorNorfolk Southern Railway
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length38 miles (61 kilometres)
Other
WebsiteOfficial website

History
Further information: Georgia Railroad and Banking Company

The line was initially constructed by the Georgia Railroad in 1841 and used horses to pull trains.[2]

See also

References
  1. Athens Line, Georgia Rails (retrieved 14 April, 2015)
  2. Georgia Railroad, RailGA.com(retrieved 14 April 2015)


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