Lhoist North America Railroad

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Lhoist North America Railroad Overview

The Lhoist North America Railroad (formerly Franklin Minerals Railroad) operates between Crab Orchard, TN and Rockwood, TN. The line services one customer, its owner, Lhoist North America, a limestone facility that produces chemical limestone.

The railroad interchanges with NS in Rockwood, TN.

Lhoist North America Railroad Locomotives

Number Model Year Built History Notes
FIMX 1297 92 Tonner 1962 Ex-Armco Steel B-78. Active. Plant switcher.
LNAX 3043 GP35u 1964 Ex-JLCX 3501/NPR 3501/DRGW 3033. Active.
FIMX 3138 B23-7 1978 Ex-CSX 3138/SBD 5149/SCL 5149. Active.
FIMX 3999 B23-7 1981 Ex-NS 3999/SOU 3999. OOS. Parts source.
FIMX 4021 B23-7 1981 Ex-NS 4021/SOU 4021. Active. Plant switcher.
FIMX 4023 B23-7 1981 Ex-NS 4023/SOU 4023. Active.
LNAX 5206 GP38-2 1977 Ex-NS 5206/SOU 5206. Active.

Lhoist North America Railroad Customers

Customer Location Company Description Type of Railcar Notes
Lhoist North America Crab Orchard Limestone Processing Facility Covered Hoppers/Open Hoppers





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