The Fulton County Railroad (reporting markFC) is a privately held short-line railroad that runs from Rochester to Argos, Indiana, where it connects with the Norfolk Southern Railway. It is a switching railroad that originally provided service to only one customer, Wilson Fertilizer and Grain in Rochester, and operates approximately 13 miles of track.
Sheppard, Denniston and Caffyn Elevator, south of the Fulton County Railroad (old Nickel Plate RR station location) in Rochester, Indiana.
Since February 24, 2011, freight on FC infrastructure is handled by Elkhart and Western Railroad through Trackage rights. In addition to the original customer, it now also serves a scrap yard and occasional other customers.[1]
References
^"[STB Finance Docket No. 35453] Elkhart & Western Railroad Co.-Trackage Rights Exemption-Fulton County, LLC, d/b/a Fulton County Railroad". Federal Register. 2011-02-09. p. 7239.
External links
US Railroad Retirement Board Determination: Fulton County Railroad
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