Los Angeles Junction Railway
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| Los Angeles Junction Railway | |
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| Reporting marks | LAJ |
| Locale | Los Angeles, California |
| Dates of operation | May 26, 1923–present |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) (standard gauge) |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
The Los Angeles Junction Railway (AAR reporting marks LAJ) is a switching railroad operating in the Los Angeles area. It provides switching services on 64 miles (103 km) of track, primarily in the industrial areas in and around Vernon, CA. LAJ is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BNSF Railway and its predecessor, the Santa Fe Railway.
In 1996, traffic was estimated at 16,000 cars per year.
[edit] References
- Stindt, Fred A. (1996). American Shortline Railway Guide - 5th Ed.. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Publishing Co.. ISBN 0-89024-290-9.
- Walker, Mike (1997). Steam Powered Video's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - California and Nevada - Post Merger Ed.. Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom: Steam Powered Publishing. ISBN 1-874745-08-0.
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