Pennsylvania's Short-Line Railroad Network Prospers.(Originated from The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pa.)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News | Date: November 4, 1996| Author: Beauge, John | Copyright information

NORTHUMBERLAND, Pa.--Nov. 4--Richard D. Robey laughs when someone calls him a railroad magnate.

But as Conrail's presence in central Pennsylvania continues to diminish, Robey's role has been steadily increasing.

The 56-year-old New Jersey native operates eight short-line railroads with 259 miles of track. He says he would be interested in more track if it becomes available after a Conrail merger with CSX Corp. or Norfolk Southern.

Robey...

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