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The railroad's [[Right-of-way (railroad)|right-of-way]] consists of {{convert|41.69|mi|km}} of track, known as the ''Falls Road Branch'', |
The railroad's [[Right-of-way (railroad)|right-of-way]] consists of {{convert|41.69|mi|km}} of track, known as the ''Falls Road Branch'', originally part of the [[New York Central Railroad]] linking [[Niagra Falls, New York|Niagra Falls]] and [[Rochester, New York|Rochester]].<ref name=IVERSON>{{cite web |last1=Iverson |first1=Lucas |title=Falls Road Railroad profile |url=https://www.trains.com/trn/railroads/profiles/short-lines/falls-road-railroad-profile/ |website=Trains.com |publisher=Firecrown Media |access-date=27 July 2024 |date=26 January 2023}}</ref> The line passed to the [[Penn Central Transportation Company|Penn Cental]] and then t0 [[Conrail]] ownership before being acquired on October 15, 1996.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.stb.dot.gov/Decisions/readingroom.nsf/d9d470cc3afcb012852573da0069e366/fb7f219cbf96e862852565480078543e?OpenDocument |title=STB (FD_33160_0) Falls Road Railroad Company, Inc.—Acquisition and Operation Exemption—Consolidated Rail Corporation |access-date=2008-01-24 |archive-date=2011-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518190620/http://www.stb.dot.gov/Decisions/readingroom.nsf/d9d470cc3afcb012852573da0069e366/fb7f219cbf96e862852565480078543e?OpenDocument |url-status=dead }}</ref> A yard and engine house are maintained in [[Lockport (city), New York|Lockport, NY]], where the railroad interchanges with [[CSX]]. The railroad is known for its use of [[Alco]] [[locomotive]]s. |
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The name ''Falls Road'' originates from the [[Lockport and Niagara Falls Railroad]], and 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, west of Owens Road at Mile Post 16.60. The Falls Road provides rail service to several fertilizer, transload, and produce customers in the area, as well as the Western New York Energy, LLC [[ethanol]] plant near [[Medina, New York]]. In June of 2024, the Falls Road entered into a new contract with [[Tropicana Products|Tropicana]] shipping orange juice to Brockport for distribution by truck into southern [[Canada]]. An engine house will be built and maintained in Brockport to assist the railroad in handling the added traffic. |
The name ''Falls Road'' originates from the [[Lockport and Niagara Falls Railroad]], and 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, west of Owens Road at Mile Post 16.60. The Falls Road provides rail service to several fertilizer, transload, and produce customers in the area, as well as the Western New York Energy, LLC [[ethanol]] plant near [[Medina, New York]]. In June of 2024, the Falls Road entered into a new contract with [[Tropicana Products|Tropicana]] shipping orange juice to Brockport for distribution by truck into southern [[Canada]]. An engine house will be built and maintained in Brockport to assist the railroad in handling the added traffic. |
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 Bridge used by the Falls Road Railroad in Lockport, New York | |
| Overview | |
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| Headquarters | Batavia, New York |
| Reporting mark | FRR |
| Locale | New York |
| Dates of operation | 1996–present |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Other | |
| Website | Genesee Valley Transportation, FRR Subsidiary |
The Falls Road Railroad (reporting mark FRR) is a Class III short line railroad owned by Genesee Valley Transportation (GVT). The railroad operates in Niagara, Orleans, and Monroe counties in New York.
Operations
The railroad's right-of-way consists of 41.69 miles (67.09 km) of track, known as the Falls Road Branch, originally part of the New York Central Railroad linking Niagra Falls and Rochester.[1] The line passed to the Penn Cental and then t0 Conrail ownership before being acquired on October 15, 1996.[2] A yard and engine house are maintained in Lockport, NY, where the railroad interchanges with CSX. The railroad is known for its use of Alco locomotives.
The name Falls Road originates from the Lockport and Niagara Falls Railroad, and 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, west of Owens Road at Mile Post 16.60. The Falls Road provides rail service to several fertilizer, transload, and produce customers in the area, as well as the Western New York Energy, LLC ethanol plant near Medina, New York. In June of 2024, the Falls Road entered into a new contract with Tropicana shipping orange juice to Brockport for distribution by truck into southern Canada. An engine house will be built and maintained in Brockport to assist the railroad in handling the added traffic.
Niagara & Western New York
The Niagara & Western New York Railroad (reporting mark NIAX) was a short-lived company that operated a heritage railroad and excursion train service over the tracks of the Falls Road Railroad. Trains operated between Lockport and Medina, New York for a single season in 2002. Three locomotives were leased from Guilford Rail System: two GE U18Bs and one EMD GP7, all of Maine Central Railroad heritage. The railroad operated three passenger cars.
References
- ^ Iverson, Lucas (26 January 2023). "Falls Road Railroad profile". Trains.com. Firecrown Media. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "STB (FD_33160_0) Falls Road Railroad Company, Inc.—Acquisition and Operation Exemption—Consolidated Rail Corporation". Archived from the original on 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2008-01-24.
External links
Media related to Falls Road Railroad at Wikimedia Commons