Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad

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The Pittsburgh & Ohio Central Railroad
Reporting marks POHC
Locale McKees Rocks, Bridgeville, Canonsburg, and Washington
Dates of operation 2000–present
Track gauge ft 8½ in (1435 mm) (standard gauge)
Headquarters McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

The Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad (AAR reporting marks POHC) is a Class III short-line railroad operating about 42 miles of track over the Chartiers Branch in southwest Pennsylvania. It is owned by the Ohio Central Railroad (OHCR). The Ohio Central bought the line, formerly known as the Pittsburgh Industrial Railroad, from RailAmerica, Inc., in 2000. The line has track extending from its office in McKees Rocks to Neville Island, Arden, Esplen, and Armstrong Mills.

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Number Model
1545 SW1500
1547 SW1500
8702 GP11

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