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TNW Corporation is pleased to announce that two of its short line railroads, Texas North Western Railway (TXNW) and Texas Rock Crusher Railway (TXR), have been recognized by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) for achievements in safety for the third year in a row. 

TNW Corporation is pleased to announce that two of their subsidiary railroads have been awarded federal grants

TNW Corporation is pleased to announce that all of its short line railroads have been recognized for achievements in safety by ASLRRA.

Ray Tipton (Brownwood EDC), Cheryl Hart (TNW), Jace Ewing (TNW), Jeremy Bush (TNW), Rep. Spiller, Joey Evans (TNW), Jacob Noe (TNW) On February 15, TXR Railway  was privileged to welcome Representative David Spiller (TX-HD 68). During his visit, TXR employees engaged in discussions with Rep. Spiller, highlighting the operational benefits TXR provides in Brownwood and its vital role in the area's economy. Joining the occasion was Ray Tipton, Brownwood's Economic Director, who

Texas Rock Crusher Railway Marks 25 Years in Business By Grace Renderman, Associate Editor Read on RailPrime (subscription required) In the late 1990s, nearly nine miles of BNSF Railway Co. track in Brownwood, Texas, was destined to be abandoned and scrapped. “[The track had] very low car counts on it and was in very poor condition,” says Paul Treangen, CEO of Dallas-based TNW Corp. But TNW officials saw potential in the line and acquired it from BNSF in 1998. “We had the op

TNW Corporation celebrated the 25th anniversary of its subsidiary, TXR Railway , on Tuesday, March 28. The occasion was held in TXR’s hometown of Brownwood, Texas, at the Lehnis Railroad Museum, with a barbecue lunch made by TXR employees who are also barbecue enthusiasts. Local leaders and customers were in attendance, as were corporate leadership and TXR staff. TXR was founded in March, 1998, with a vision to transform the then-neglected infrastructure into a long-term inve

Source: Brownwood Bulletin The Brownwood City Council ratified the Municipal Development District’s purchase of about 19 acres of land near the Brownwood Regional Medical Center during its Tuesday-morning meeting. The 19.311 acre purchase at 2605 Morris Sheppard Dr. cost the MDD about $85,000 total at auction. The land was originally listed for $550,000. BMDD director Guy Andrews was on hand to explain the purchase. He said the land can be used for short-line railroad constr