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Trains Operated by the Crooked Creek

Trains of the Crooked Creek Railroad

This describes the trains operated by the railroad. Many of these trains operate as extras. All trains may be combined, annulled or modified as traffic and crew availability warrant.

Work/Inspection | Mine Run | Crosley Local | Waverly Local | Crosley Shifter | Waverly Shifter | O&W Junction Shifter | Passenger Trains | Personnel Transport | Links Off This Page


Work/Track Cleaning Train No Photo Available
This train is first out on the line to clean the track and inspect the main line for any problems before the work day begins.
Mine Run No Photo Available
There are many different mine runs. They originate at either Crosley or Waverly. They move empties from either Waverly, Sylvania or the O&W Junction and takes them to the mines for loading. Processed coal goes to the Waverly docks. Other coal goes to either the O&W Junction or the Sylvania coal dump.
Crosley Local
The Crosley Local originates in Crosley and works the industries to Sylvania then returns. Not operated at present due to reconstruction of Crosley Yard.
Waverly Local
A Waverly Local may be added to run to Sylvania and back if traffic warrants. Due to construction at Crosley, Waverly is serving as the main terminal and yard.
Crosley Shifter
Works the Crosley yard, classifying cars as needed. Not operated at present due to reconstruction of Crosley Yard.
Waverly Shifter
The Waverly Shifter works the Waverly Yard and docks.
O&W Junction Shifter
Works the coal dock at the O&W Interchange. May also assist O&W road trains switching cars.
Passenger, Charter and Excursion Trains
There is a regularly scheduled passenger train, The Crooked Creeker, that operates once per day from Crosley to Sylvania and back. They are timed to connect with commuter trains running on the Ohio and Western at Sylvania. Also available are charter and excursion trains for historical societies and fall foliage trips. Due to major track reconstruction, trains terminate at Victor, and passengers are bussed to Crosley.
Railroad and Mine Personnel Trains No Photo Available
These trains are run as needed to transport employees to remote locations on the railroad.



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