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In General
On
April 29, 1999, the Company purchased 100% of the stock of The Garden City Western
Railway, Inc. (GCW) from the Garden City Coop, Inc. and immediately began
operations. The GCW is located in southwest
Kansas and totals 40 miles of operating railroad and interchanges with the BNSF. The GCW has been in business since 1916, serving a regional
agricultural market critical to both wheat and cattle. The
primary commodities include grain, frozen beef, fertilizer, farm implements, feed products
and utility poles. Profile of Railroad
Services
- Miles of Track Operated 40
- Location of Offices: 708 North VFW Road; Garden
City, KS 67846
- Stations Served -- West Line:
- Garden City
- Leavitt
- Quinby
- Rodkey
- Lowe
- Ritchal
- Peterson
- Wolf
- Stations Served -- North Line:
- Garden City
- Tennis
- Gano
- Friend
- Shallow Water
- Railroad Type: Interline Carrier
- Connecting Railroad:
- Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) at Garden City, KS
- Days per Week of Operations: 5 (Weekends as Needed)
- Hours of Operation: 8 A.M./5 P.M.
- Load Capacity of Track: 263,000 lbs. - Total Weight
On Rail
- Yard and Storage Track Capacity (in Rail Cars): 600
- Overhead Clearance: Contact Customer Service Center
for Clearance
- Rail to Truck Transfer Facilities: Yes, team
tracks, bulk unloading, bulk loading, crossdock and recessed dock.
- Empty Car Supply: Yes, PREX, ALAB, BNSF
- Car Repair Service: Yes
Contact
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