R. J. Corman Railroad Group

08/31/2026

No. 1776 had a busy weekend at the America 250 Locomotive Celebration in Spencer, North Carolina.

The unit joined commemorative and historic locomotives from railroads across the country for this special event recognizing our nation's 250th anniversary.

Next up: No. 1776 heads to Nashville to take its place on R. J. Corman Railroad Company's Nashville & Eastern Line (NERR).

08/20/2026

08/12/2026

Replacing 16,500 ties across 15 miles of track is no small undertaking.

This video by Railfan Danny takes viewers behind the scenes of a track rehabilitation project completed by R. J. Corman Railroad Services on the Florida Midland Railroad, offering a closer look at the equipment, crews, and work involved in bringing the line back into shape.

Check it out: https://youtu.be/Qsk3_N532No?si=liLTVT5ZNxK8Sv66

In what would unfold to be an amazing operation, I ride along with ...

08/07/2026

Freshly painted and ready for the rails, the first of our two America 250 locomotives is preparing for a trip to the America 250 Locomotive Celebration in Spencer, North Carolina, before heading to R. J. Corman Railroad Company's Nashville & Eastern Line (NERR).

The GE Dash 8-40CW carries the number 1776 in recognition of our nation's 250th anniversary, with locomotive No. 2026 set to join later this year.

No. 1776 will be part of a gathering expected to feature nearly three dozen commemorative and historic locomotives from around the country.

Check out the photos and get an early look before No. 1776 heads to North Carolina.

07/27/2026

After Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage to Norfolk Southern's rail line between Old Fort and Black Mountain, North Carolina, R. J. Corman Railroad Services was selected to help restore the corridor and return this critical route to service.

Over the course of the project, our crews rebuilt damaged roadbed, repaired washouts, stabilized mountainsides, and restored approximately 14 miles of track through some of the most challenging terrain in the Southeast. The effort became one of the largest projects in our company's history and was completed with no recordable project-related injuries.

In April 2026, the first revenue freight train successfully operated over the restored line, marking an important milestone in the recovery of Western North Carolina's rail infrastructure.

Read the full project review here: https://www.rjcorman.com/newsroom/project-reviews/r-j-corman-railroad-services-completes-major-rail-infrastructure

07/22/2026

Today, we celebrate the birthday of our founder, Rick Corman.

The impact of Mr. Corman's life reaches far beyond the company he started. It can be found in the opportunities he created, the people he mentored, the communities he supported, and the culture he helped establish. His influence continues to be felt by employees across the R. J. Corman family of companies and by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

As we honor his birthday, we remember his contributions with gratitude and celebrate the difference he made in so many lives.

07/04/2026

For 250 years, the American story has been defined by hard work, innovation, and determination. This Independence Day, we thank the men and women across our company who help keep our nation moving every day. Happy 250th, America!

07/02/2026

Our annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show is almost here! We can't wait to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary with you this Saturday.

🎆 The countdown to Nicholasville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show begins now! 🎇

We’re excited to once again welcome the community to our Nicholasville headquarters on Saturday, July 4, for a fantastic evening headlined by an incredible fireworks display celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great country.

Come out, enjoy the atmosphere, and take part in one of Central Kentucky’s favorite Independence Day traditions. Guests can enter through our headquarters’ main gates on US-27, with gates open from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., or until capacity is reached. The fireworks display begins at 10:00 p.m.

We hope to see you there! For additional information, please visit our website: https://www.rjcorman.com/newsroom/news-articles/r-j-corman-host-nicholasvilles-2026-independence-day-fireworks-show

06/25/2026

Earlier this month, R. J. Corman participated in Wilmore's Salute To Service, a community event celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Wilmore’s 150th anniversary, and the 35th anniversary of the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center while honoring veterans from across Central Kentucky.

As part of the event, our team made and served homemade ice cream using a recipe from the mother of company Founder Rick Corman and Board of Trustees member Sandy Adams, a well-known favorite among employees.

Following the celebration, R. J. Corman was presented with a commemorative plaque by the City of Wilmore. The display features an America250 Betsy Ross Edition flag, created to celebrate the America250 initiative and 250 years of American independence. With its unique design, which incorporates “250” into the stars, the flag serves as a meaningful symbol of our nation’s history and heritage.

It also includes a certificate of authenticity and commemorative coins recognizing these important milestones.

We are grateful to the City of Wilmore, Kentucky for this thoughtful recognition and appreciate the continued partnership we share.