The Appanoose County Community Railroad (reporting mark APNC) is based out of Centerville, Iowa. It is a shortline running to the community of Albia, Iowa, where it distributes cars from Centerville to be put on the BNSF Railway's trains.
The railroad was hit hard when the local Rubbermaid plant in Centerville (APNC's premier customer) closed its doors on September 15, 2006. At least 75% of the cargo hauled by the shortline was from Rubbermaid. The railroad is partly operated by the county, and there are a few other industries in the same area, so the railroad may survive.
Read more about Appanoose County Community Railroad: Route of The APNC, Other Railroads in The Area, The APNC's Locomotives, Excursion Trains
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