Luxapalila Valley Railroad locomotives.
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Luxapalila Valley Railroad
The Luxapalila Valley Railroad (reporting mark LXVR) is a 35 miles (56 km) short line freight railroad that operates between Columbus, Mississippi, and Belk, Alabama. The LXVR interchanges with the Columbus & Greenville, Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern at Columbus, MS. Commodities transported include forest products and waste products.
The LXVR was acquired by Genesee & Wyoming in 2008.
Overview
Parent company: Genesee and Wyoming
Headquarters: Columbus, MS
Reporting mark: LXVR
Locale: Mississippi, Alabama
Dates of operation: 1996–present
Technical
Track gauge: 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length: 35 miles (56 km)
Other
Website: Official website