NCDOT selects interim operator for the P&N Railroad

[Joe the Photog]

A new shortline is popping up on an old rail bed in North Carolina. Now they've found a temporary operator --

http://www.gastongazette.com/news/interim-42303-ncdot-operator.html

[ShortlinesUSA]

Thank you for the link, Joe. All sounds pretty encouraging-- until you read Mr. Golden's comment at the very end of the story. Doesn't sound like this one will be very active to begin with. Likely a single unit that sits somewhere posing for roster shots for the next several months, though they shouldn't have much trouble finding some cars to store in the present market...