Delaware Coast Line Railroad

Delaware Coast Line Railroad
Overview
HeadquartersGeorgetown, Delaware
Reporting markDCLR
LocaleSussex County, Delaware
Dates of operation1982–2018
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length23 mi (37.0 km)[1]
Other
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The Delaware Coast Line Railroad (reporting mark DCLR) was a short-line railroad located in Sussex County, Delaware. The company operated two lines on track owned by the State of Delaware: one running from Ellendale east to Milton and another running from Georgetown east to Cool Spring. The railroad interchanged with the Delmarva Central Railroad in Ellendale and Georgetown.[2] It was owned by Dan Herholdt. Part of the rail lines were taken over by the Delmarva Central railroad.

  1. ^ "Welcome to the Delaware Coast Line Railroad Info Page!!". Delmarva Rail Fan Guide. TrainWeb. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
  2. ^ "Freight railroad service to every county". Delaware Economic Development Office. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2011.