The Falls Road Railroad (reporting mark FRR) is a Class III short line railroad owned by Genesee Valley Transportation. The railroad operates in Niagara, Orleans, and Monroe counties in New York. The railroad's right-of-way consists of 41.69 miles (67.09 km) of track, known as the Falls Road Branch, that were acquired from Conrail on October 15, 1996[1]. A yard and engine house are maintained in Lockport, NY, where the railroad interchanges with CSX. The railroad is known for their use of Alco locomotives.
[edit] Falls Road Branch
The name Falls Road originates from the Lockport and Niagara Falls Railroad. The term Falls Road Branch was adopted by New York Central, and later Conrail, to refer to the section of railroad track between Lockport and Rochester, New York. In 1994, Conrail abandoned twelve miles (19 km) of track between Rochester and Brockport, New York; the Falls Road Branch now terminates in Brockport, east of Owens Rd at Mile Post 16.60. The Falls Road provides rail service to the Western New York Energy, LLCethanol plant near Medina, New York. This is the first such plant in the state.
[edit] Engine roster
The Falls Road Railroad, like all other GVT properties is Alco powered. At this time, the railroad is using one New York Central vintage RS32 (2035) as well as one Nickel Plate vintage RS-11 (1802). The 2035 is the primary engine however, 1802 will be used on days when an extra train, such as a passenger excursion or snowplow is needed.
[edit] References
- ^ STB (FD_33160_0) FALLS ROAD RAILROAD CO., INC.--ACQUISITION AND OPERATION EXEMPTION--CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION
