Ithaca Central Railroad

Summary

The Ithaca Central Railroad (reporting mark ITHR) is a 48.8-mile long (78.5 km) shortline railroad operating in New York and Pennsylvania, owned by Watco. The ITHR leases and operates the Norfolk Southern-owned Ithaca Secondary from Sayre, Pennsylvania (Norfolk Southern interchange), to Ludlowville, New York.[1] The railroad began operations on December 8, 2018,[1] serving its primary customer, the Cargill Cayuga Rock Salt Mine, in Lansing, New York. The railroad can haul various commodities such as salt, coal, plastics, and magnesium chloride.[1]

Ithaca Central Railroad
Overview
HeadquartersIthaca, New York
LocaleNew York and Pennsylvania, USA
Dates of operationDecember 8, 2018 (2018-12-08)
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length48.8 track miles
Other
Websitewww.watco.com
Route map
Ithaca Central Railroad
Legend
Norfolk Southern
Sayre, Pennsylvania
Waverly, New York
Spencer
Ithaca
Ludlowville

The railroad uses two ex-Union Pacific EMD SD40-2 (SD45 carbody) locomotives, WAMX 4247 and WAMX 4248. On January 30, 2019, the ITHR received a third EMD SD40-2, WAMX 4241.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Ithaca Central Railroad (ITHR)". Retrieved January 14, 2021.