Hartwell Railroad

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Hartwell Railroad
Reporting marks HRT
Locale Georgia
Dates of operation 1879
Track gauge ft 8½ in (1435 mm) (standard gauge)

The Hartwell Railroad (AAR reporting marks HRT) dates to 1878 when the company was chartered to build a rail line between Hartwell and Bowersville in Hart County, Georgia. The 10-mile railroad was completed the following year.

The Hartwell Railroad is owned by the Great Walton Railroad, based in Social Circle, Georgia. In addition to the original 10-mile line, the Hartwell Railroad also operates The Athens Line LLC, which passes through Athens and delivers coal to the University of Georgia. In the Jackson County, Georgia community of Center, the Hartwell Railroad connects with Norfolk Southern Railway.

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