The Wyoming Colorado Railroad, Inc. ("WYCO") consists of two line operations terminating on the Union Pacific Railroad at Ontario, Oregon (Oregon Eastern Railroad) and Walcott Junction, Wyoming. There are a variety of freight products hauled on these lines.

The initial acquisition of WYCO, at the end of 1987, was a key element in management's strategic plan. WYCO consists of two branch rail lines and approximately 2,245 acres of real property (track corridor), located in southeastern Wyoming, acquired from the Union Pacific Railroad.

The Encampment Branch runs approximately 25 miles, from Walcott Junction, off the Union Pacific's North Platte-Salt Lake City mainline, to Saratoga, Wyoming. The current traffic base is made up of lumber products. This line is laid with 133- and 131 pound rail and is considered to be in excellent condition.

David L. Durbano purchased the Oregon Eastern line in 1989. The line includes approximately 27 miles of track, accompanying real estate and improvements beginning at Ontario, Oregon and ending at Celetom, Oregon. The line hauls diatomaceous earth and agricultural products.

The base of operation of WYCO is Saratoga, Wyoming. Two locomotives, located at Walcott Junction, services the Encampment Branch. The loaded cars on the Encampment Branch are delivered to Walcott Junction at least twice weekly and are picked up by Union Pacific. Empty cars are returned to the customers on each branch at the same time the loads are picked up. On non-operating days, the train crew provides the necessary maintenance on the tracks. Back