Gulf Colorado & San Saba

Company History: The GCSR launched in 1993 by the American Railroads Corporation shortline family to take over operation of the Santa Fe line from Lometa west to San Saba and Brady, in central Texas. Total length was 62 miles. The first year was pretty grim with only 680 cars moved. Things picked up when they began hauling frac sand from seven loaders on the line. Alas, it was too late. The line fell into bankruptcy in 2012 and was sold at auction to new owners who established the Heart Of Texas Railroad to operate it.

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