Lofton Wye again

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John at Buford , Ga.
Does NS still own the land inside the wye at Lofton  ?  That's an  interesting
question.  As a rule of thumb, if the railroad buys the property, they  retain
ownership.  But back in the 19th century, many landowners contributed  land
as an enticement for the railroad to build.  In those cases, if the  railroad
abandons, then the land reverts to the property owner.  
 
I don't know how SVRR acquired land.   Telecommunications  companies have
found it beneficial to acquire easements   along railroad  right of ways for 
fibre optic
cable.  In fact, behind my house is the fibre optic cable for NS,  AT&T, and
Sprint.  Recently, CSX abandoned a line in Ohio.  The land  reverted to the
property owners, and Sprint was left high and dry to negotiate with the  
rightful
owners.   
                                                                     Harry 
Bundy    
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