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gw_logoRail Link, Inc.

Rail Link, Inc. has been a subsidiary of shortline giant Genesee & Wyoming since 1996, providing contracted industrial switching services to customers in 30 locations in 11 states, including 10 major United States maritime ports. In addition to railcar switching, RLIX also provides railcar inspection, repair, cleaning, loading/unloading services, and Class 1 interchange services. Rail Link rosters dozens of first generation diesel-electric motive power, most painted in the Genesee & Wyoming corporate colors.

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Motive Power

Rail Link #1249

  • builder:Electro Motive Division
  • model:SW900
  • type:B-B yard switcher
  • built:Dec 1956, EMD #23077
  • series:274 produced 1953-69
  • engine:EMD 567C (8 cyl, 900 hp)
  • notes:
  • blt Canton Railroad #148
    to Rail Link #1249
  • no MU equipment
  • builder
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    Sep 2019 / RWH

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    Sep 2019 / RWH

    Rail Link #1761

  • builder:Electro Motive Division
  • rebuilder:Seaboard Coast Line
  • model:GP16 "Uceta Rebuild"
  • type:B-B road switcher
  • built:Nov 1955, EMD #21523
  • series:4112 produced 1954-63
  • engine:EMD 567C (16 cyl, 1750 hp)
  • notes:
  • blt Seaboard Air Line #1921 (GP9)
    to Seaboard Coast Line #1020
    to Seaboard Coast Line #4626 (GP16)
    to CSX Transportation #1726
    to Rail Link #1761
  • builder
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    Dublin, Ga / Dec 2019 / RWH

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    This page was updated on 2020-01-13