Olympia and Belmore Railroad

Olympia and Belmore Railroad
Reporting mark OYLO
Dates of operation 2016 (2016)
Predecessor Tacoma Rail
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Length 13.06 miles (21.02 km)
Headquarters Centralia, Washington
Website www.gwrr.com/operations/railroads/north_america/olympia-belmore-railroad

The Olympia and Belmore Railroad (reporting mark OYLO) is a short-line railroad headquartered in Centralia, Washington. The railroad operates a line leased from the BNSF Railway which runs between Olympia and Belmore, Washington. The company began operations in 2016. It is a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming.

History

The Genesee & Wyoming formed the company in 2016 to lease a 13.06-mile (21.02 km) BNSF Railway line between Olympia and Belmore. The line primarily carries traffic from Olympia's port facilities.[1] Tacoma Rail had previously leased the line from 2004–2016 but chose not to renew.[2]

References

  1. Scott, Robert W. (April 7, 2016). "A new short line to savor". Trains. Retrieved April 8, 2016. (subscription required)
  2. Hobbs, Andy (January 8, 2016). "Tacoma Rail to end short-line service to Thurston County". The News Tribune. Retrieved April 8, 2016.

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