Wheeling and Lake Erie

(Todd Novak Photograph, Courtesy of W&LE)

STB OKs Fortress Acquisitions

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Nov. 26 granted authority for Fortress Investment Group LLC (Fortress) to acquire control of Class II Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (W&LE) and terminal switching

(Todd Novak Photograph, Courtesy of W&LE)
Commentary

W&LE: Beguiling as Ever

Call it the little railroad that did and does, and know that twice during the previous century it attracted iconic Wall Street titans nurturing seamless transcontinental schemes.

“As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence in 2026, we’re proud to unveil a locomotive that reflects not only the stars and stripes—but also pride, precision, and craftsmanship from the people who make the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway a special place,” W&LE recently reported via social media. (Photograph Courtesy of W&LE)

Small-Road Briefs: W&LE, KRR

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (W&LE), a two-time Railway Age Regional Railroad of the Year recipient, unveils “patriotic powerhouse” No. 1776, plus a specially painted hopper car in honor of Breast

Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive 765, owned and operated by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Railroad Society, made its annual journey to Independence, Ohio, on April 22. (Screen Grab from Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Railroad Society video)
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Watch: No. 765 Returns to the Valley

Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive No. 765 has returned to Independence, Ohio, for the Steam in the Valley event, to be held April 25-27 and May 2-4 by nonprofit host Cuyahoga Valley

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W&LE $10MM Track Reconfiguration Project Advances

The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $490,626 grant for a project in Spencer that will improve public safety and rail traffic fluidity by reconfiguring connecting tracks between four Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE) lines.

Small Road News: OmniTrax, TNW Corp.

Denver-based OmniTRAX is linking with customers interested in locating in northeast Ohio; TNW Corp., a Dallas, Tex.-based operator of short lines and logistics centers, has expanded its railcar service offerings in partnership with The Andersons Rail Group.

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