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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Centralia, Washington |
| Reporting mark | OYLO |
| Dates of operation | 2016 (2016)– |
| Predecessor | Tacoma Rail |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Length | 13.06 miles (21.02 km) |
| Other | |
| Website | www.gwrr.com/oylo |
The Olympia and Belmore Railroad (reporting mark OYLO) is a short-line railroad headquartered in Centralia, Washington, USA. The railroad operates a line leased from the BNSF Railway which runs between Olympia and Belmore. 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. Tacoma Rail had leased the line from 2004 to 2016 but chose not to renew.
References
- Scott, Robert W. (April 7, 2016). "A new short line to savor". Trains. Retrieved April 8, 2016. (subscription required)
- Hobbs, Andy (January 8, 2016). "Tacoma Rail to end short-line service to Thurston County". The News Tribune. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
External links
- Olympia and Belmore Railroad official webpage - Genesee and Wyoming website
- Olympia and Belmore RR information page, Union Pacific RR