Lexington and Ohio Railroad (1996–2003)
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The Lexington and Ohio Railroad was a shortline railroad formerly operating between a connection with Norfolk Southern
at Lexington
to Versailles, Kentucky
, about 15 miles (24.1 km). Upon its 1996 startup the railroad was a Gulf & Ohio
subsidiary, the railroad was later sold R.J. Corman Railroad Group
, who has operated the line as R. J. Corman Central Kentucky Lines since 2003.
Norfolk Southern Railway
The Norfolk Southern Railway is a Class I railroad in the United States, owned by the Norfolk Southern Corporation. With headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, the company operates 21,500 route miles in 22 eastern states, the District of Columbia and the province of Ontario, Canada...
at Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region...
to Versailles, Kentucky
Versailles, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,511 people, 3,160 households, and 2,110 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 3,330 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 88.18% White, 8.67% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.35%...
, about 15 miles (24.1 km). Upon its 1996 startup the railroad was a Gulf & Ohio
Gulf and Ohio Railways
Gulf & Ohio Railways is a holding company for seven different short-line railroads in the Southern United States, as well as a tourist-oriented passenger train, and locomotive leasing and repair service through Knoxville Locomotive Works...
subsidiary, the railroad was later sold R.J. Corman Railroad Group
R.J. Corman Railroad Group
R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is a railroad holding company owned by Richard J. "Rick" Corman. Corman first established the company in 1973. It owns short-line railroad lines in seven states .-Lines Owned:R.J. Corman operates the following subsidiaries:*R.J...
, who has operated the line as R. J. Corman Central Kentucky Lines since 2003.