Southern Switching Company ("SSC") is a shortline railroad located in Abilene, Texas.  Interchanging with the Union Pacific in downtown Abilene, SSC operates 8.5 miles of railroad within the city of Abilene.  SSC serves a variety of customers.  Shipping and receiving commodities such as grain, feed, fertilizers, oil, scrap, corn sweetener, and lumber.  SSC is also playing a vital role in the growing wind energy business.  Proximity to the fastest growing wind energy region in the country makes SSC a perfect location for transloading windmill components.  SSC also has a solution for your team track or warehousing needs.  Southern Switching Company is a member of the American Shortline and Regional Railroad Association and a part of the Ironhorse Resources, Inc. family of railroads and logistical services.

SSC is a subsidiary of Ironhorse Resources, Inc. and is a sister company to:

• Rio Valley Switching Company in McAllen, TX
• Border Transload & Transfer, Inc. operating in Las Cruces, NM and Donna, TX
• Mississippi Tennessee Railroad, L.L.C. in New Albany, MS
• Caney Fork & Western Railroad in McMinnville, TN