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Northwestern Oklahoma Railroad

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Northwestern Oklahoma Railroad
NOKL 1201, one of the Northwestern Oklahoma Railroad's EMD SW1200 switchers, sits at the yard in Woodward, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 for the Canadian National Railway.
Overview
HeadquartersWoodward, Oklahoma
Reporting markNOKL
LocaleWoodward, Oklahoma
Dates of operation1973–present
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length5 miles (8.0 km)
Other
Websitenoklrailroad.com

The Northwestern Oklahoma Railroad (reporting mark NOKL) is a shortline railroad operating in Woodward, Oklahoma that operates approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) of track. Founded in 1973, the railroad provides switching services for industrial customers and interchanges with the BNSF Railway in Woodward. Primary commodities carried include drilling mud, oilfield pipe, and sand to support the oil industry.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Northwestern Oklahoma Railroad". BNSF Railway.
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