Central Gateway Turtle Railroad
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 CGTR #3723, a GE U25C in Hydrogold livery. | |
| Reporting mark | CGTR, GTLW, CGTZ, GTLX, TRTM |
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| Dates of operation | 1874–Present |
| Predecessor | GAEA, TRLN |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Electrification | Third Rail |
| Headquarters | Fort Worth, TX |
| Website | cgtr |
The Central Gateway Turtle Railroad (Reporting Mark CGTR, GTLW, CGTZ, GTLX, TRTM) is a Class I railroad located primarily in the Southern, Eastern, and Central regions of the United States, and headquarted in Fort Worth, Texas. The Central Gateway Turtle Railroad was founded in 1874 by the merger of Gateway Eastern and Turtle Northern, and has been operating since. In 1951, CGTR completely switched to diesel locomotives, ditching steam locomotives in favor of increasing profits. In recent years, CGTR has focused on cargo and shifted most passenger operations to TurtleTram, an experimental passenger/freight railway created by CGTR in 1989.
History
After the merger of Gateway Eastern and Turtle Northern in 1874, CGTR quickly placed the locomotives from both railways into service. These locomotives would be used until they were either replaced or retired. In 1940, CGTR would purchase their first diesel-electric switching locomotive, and ALCO HH1000.