Olympia and Belmore Railroad
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| Reporting mark | OYLO |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | 2016– |
| Predecessor | Tacoma Rail |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Length | 13.06 miles (21.02 km) |
| Headquarters | Centralia, Washington |
| Website | www |
The Olympia and Belmore Railroad (reporting mark OYLO) is a short-line railroad headquartered in Centralia, Washington. The railroad operates a line leased from the BNSF Railway which runs between Olympia and Belmore, Washington. The company began operations in 2016. It is a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming.
History
The Genesee & Wyoming formed the company in 2016 to lease a 13.06-mile (21.02 km) BNSF Railway line between Olympia and Belmore. The line primarily carries traffic from Olympia's port facilities.[1] Tacoma Rail had previously leased the line from 2004–2016 but chose not to renew.[2]
