Hoschton Railway Company Industrial Diversification Begins

Hoschton Railway Company is pleased to announce the initial expansion of its operations serving commercial industries located in the greater downtown area of Hoschton.   While HRC's sole focus on Scenic Railway operations has proven quite profitable over the years, ever increasing competition has necessitated an expansion of operations to servicing commercial industries. This competition is coming from other local railroads and specifically the NYCTL -  a very large, well funded, locally owned and operated railroad.   

Installation of the required switches and sidings for the first  two industries has been completed and services have begun..

The largest of the 2 industries is a number of lumber and lumber related companies.  It is anticipated that service to this area will generate a  constant and substantial revenue stream for HRC much to the dismay of the NYCTL  which as long coveted in roads to this area's  industries.

The 2nd industry is a small dry goods industry.  Analysts predict sustained growth for this industry.  While initial service to this company will yield negative revenue, the long term prospects indicate an ever increasing revenue stream for HRC.

Lastly the HR department has reported that health insurance rates will be substantially higher for 2016.  The increase is due to a high claim rate from the predominately Irish construction employees for alcohol rehabilitation services and alcohol related injuries. An earlier effort by HRC management to shut down  Flannigan's  Pig and Whistle Beer Emporium (the establishment favored by the crews) failed when construction crews walked off the job and barricaded themselves in Flannigan's for a period of 10 days. Only after prolonged negotiations with crew leader Patrick McGillicuddy was an agreement reached and those crew members (who were able)  returned to work.