Swan Ranch Railroad Explained

Railroad Name:Swan Ranch Railroad
Marks:SRRR
Locale:Cheyenne, Wyoming
Start Year:2011
Length:17192feet
Website:www.watcocompanies.com

The Swan Ranch Railroad (SRRR) is an industrial railroad that operates within the Swan Ranch Industrial Park, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.[1] The railroad is owned and operated by Watco, which announced the formation of the SRRR on 30 November 2011.[1] SRRR began operations in December 2011, operating 17192feet of trackage.[1] SRRR interchanges with both the BNSF and Union Pacific railroads.[2]

Today the Railroad operates over 17 miles of track, serves seven customers including Jebro Industries, Brenntag Pacific, Searing Industries, HollyFrontier Refinery, Granite Peak Transloading and Cheyenne Rail Hub. This unique state-of-the-art development is at the intersection of two Class I railroads, the Union Pacific and the BNSF, as well as two major interstate highways, I-25 and I-80 – making it a prime location for manufacturing and distribution companies. Transloading services are available at the SRRR.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Watco to operate Swan Ranch Railroad in Wyoming. Trains. 23 December 2011. 30 November 2011.
  2. Web site: Swan Ranch to have private railroad. Wyoming Business Report. 23 December 2011. 9 February 2013. dead. https://archive.today/20130209211216/http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com/article.asp?id=61077. 30 November 2011.