BAY COAST RAILROAD

The 'Bay Coast Railroad' operates the former Eastern Shore Railroad line from Pocomoke City, Maryland, to Norfolk, Virginia. The Bay Coast Railroad uses a rail ferry service to span the 26 mile water route across the Chesapeake Bay between Cape Charles, Virginia and Norfolk. Tug boats are contracted to move the two barges (car floats) of 25 and 15 car capacity. This particular car float operation has been in continuous service since April 1885, and is thought to be the only remaining service of this type in the United States. The Bay Coast Railroad interchanges with the Norfolk Southern Railway at both Norfolk, Virginia and Pocomoke City.
In spring 2007 excursion trains are planned to run under the name Bay Creek Railway.