Three Notch Railroad
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The Three Notch Railroad (reporting mark TNHR) runs from a connection with CSX Transportation at Georgiana to Andalusia, Alabama, 36 miles (58 km). This short line railroad was created in 2001 and is currently a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming.
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Headquarters | Andalusia, Alabama |
Reporting mark | TNHR |
Locale | Southern Alabama |
Dates of operation | 2001– |
Predecessor | Alabama and Florida Railway |
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Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) (standard gauge) |
Length | 36 miles (58 km) |
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Primary commodities include chemicals, polypropylene, fertilizer, and agricultural products, amounting to 1,050 annual carloads.[1]
In April 2011, the Three Notch was named as one of the three railroads to be purchased by RailAmerica from Gulf and Ohio Railways for $12.7 million.[1][2] RailAmerica was acquired by Genesee & Wyoming in 2012.