Caboose for Sale

This caboose has been SOLD.

The Three Rivers Rambler in Knoxville, TN is offering up its former Illinois Central Gulf (ICG) caboose for sale to any interested buyers. The caboose has been used on the Three Rivers Rambler scenic excursion train ride for several years and is in sound mechanical condition. The caboose was recently repainted on the exterior and the interior is in very good condition.  The caboose was built in 1968 for the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and is unique with its extended porches on each end of the car.

The caboose is available for inspection by any interested buyers. Please contact Scott Ogle at mso@gulfandohio.com to schedule an inspection.

Meet our Managers!

Name and Title:

Tim Driver, Operations Manager at Yadkin Valley Railroad (YVRR)

How long have you worked for Gulf & Ohio Railways:

13 years of service with yadkin Valley Railroad as of January, 2020.

First job in the railroad industry:

My first job in the railroad industry at G&O was as a Conductor.

What’s your favorite part of being the Operations manager at YVRR:

My favorite part of the job is taking care of our customers. I want to give them the best service possible every day.

Why is safety important to you in the railroad industry:

Safety is the most important part of our job every day. I feel that the G&O company is one big family and the last thing I want is to hear of someone getting hurt.We have rules that are to help keep us all safe and as long as we all take our time and follow these rules we should all be going home to our families every night.

What customer do you work most closely with and what material do you transport for them:

I am on a first name basis with all of our customers and strive to talk to them directly and if they have any issues, they let me know personally. I believe in open communication with our customers so we can quickly fix problems and come up with the solutions that work for both of us.

2019 NS Short Line Awards- Congratulations L&C!

We were honored to attend the NS Short Line Awards presentation this year given by Jay Traywick (AVP Short Line & Network Services) and Mike McClellan (VP of Strategic Planning) with Lancaster & Chester Railroad taking home three awards. Many thanks to our hard-working crew members and management at L&C for putting in the hard work necessary to receive these award at NS’s annual short line convention. To learn more about L&C, click here!

• General Managers Award - Southern Region, Piedmont Division - Operating Achievement Award

• Marketing Vice Presidents Award - Industrial Development

• Marketing Vice Presidents Award - Chemicals Group

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is dedicated to representing and supporting interests of short line railroads, of which there are approximately 600. The ASLRRA has been advocating for the political needs of these short line railroads and has served as the short line’s voice in state and federal government when necessary. They worked to develop the Short Line Safety Institute in 2015 in conjunction with Congress, the FRA and short line railroads. Assessments, Education and Training, Communication and Research create the four pillars of this institute which works to “enhance and improve safety practices and behaviors on short line and regional railroads” (ASLRRA).

Currently, the ASLRRA is working to advance House Bill HR510 and Senate Bill S203. This tax credit, expired since the end of 2017, would incentivize short lines to perform track maintenance which has been deferred in the past. Before it’s expiration, this tax credit “allowed short lines to privately invest over $4B since its inception” (ASLRRA).

This year Doc Claussen, Vice Chairman for Gulf & Ohio Railways, has taken on a new role as Vice Chairman of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.  Doc is “extremely pleased with the selection of Chuck Baker as the new president and CEO for ASLRRA. He’s been on the job since February and has had an marked impact on the Association and we are looking forward to working with him in the future.”

Read more about ASLRRA here!