When locating your industry next to a railroad, it is important to know their financial stability. With some shortline railroads, you have to fear locating with them because they may go out of business. It would be awful to build a multi-million dollar facility on a railroad that goes under. Our railroad is financially sound. The Aberdeen Carolina & Western has grown at an average rate of 63.7% annually since 1987. We have a diverse customer base, and we continue to attract new businesses onto our railway. This is just one of the many reasons why our railroad is perfect for your industry.