D&W Railroad
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| D&W Railroad Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Reporting marks | DWRR |
| Locale | Oelwein, Iowa, Fairbank, Iowa, Dunkerton, Iowa, Dewar, Iowa |
| Dates of operation | 2002–Present |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) (standard gauge) |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
The D&W Railroad (AAR reporting marks DWRR) is a Class III railroad.
[edit] History
The D&W Railroad was formed in 2002 by the Transco Railway Products to acquire the rail line from Dewar to Oelwein from the Union Pacific Railroad in lieu of abandonment. D&W Railroad headquarters are located in Chicago, IL.
The D&W owns 18.8 miles of track. The railroad is operated by the Iowa Northern Railway to provide service to shippers.
The main products handled on the line include grain and rail cars to be repaired or rebuilt.

