Jefferson Warrior Railroad
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The Jefferson Warrior Railroad was a terminal railroad
as reported by the AAR
. The JEFW began in 1895 as the Marylee Railroad took its current name in 1985. It operated about 15 miles (24.1 km) of railroad in and around Birmingham, Alabama
. The railroad was taken over by Watco Companies
and renamed the Alabama Warrior Railway
in 2009.
Terminal Railroad
Terminal Railroad or Terminal Railway may refer to:*Terminal railroad, a railroad that operates a terminal facility*Terminal Railway Alabama State Docks*Terminal Railway of Buffalo, predecessor of the New York Central Railroad...
as reported by the AAR
Association of American Railroads
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. The JEFW began in 1895 as the Marylee Railroad took its current name in 1985. It operated about 15 miles (24.1 km) of railroad in and around Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
. The railroad was taken over by Watco Companies
Watco Companies
Watco Companies, Inc. is a Pittsburg, Kansas-based transportation company that was formed in 1983 by Charles R. Webb. Watco is composed of three divisions: transportation, mechanical and transloading. WCI is the owner of Watco Transportation Services, Inc...
and renamed the Alabama Warrior Railway
Alabama Warrior Railway
The Alabama Warrior Railway is a terminal railroad as reported by the AAR. The ABWR is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama within the confines of the Walter Industries/Sloss facility and is owned and operated by the Watco Companies of Pittsburg, Kansas. The railroad operates approximately of...
in 2009.