Despite being a branch line, the Charlotte Runner has seen its share of mainline traffic over the years. Until 2009, long coal trains made their way to the Russell Station every month, the line also carried coal trains that went to RG&E's BeeBee plant located near High Falls in downtown Rochester.
Even though a branch line, the Charlotte Runner has experienced significant mainline traffic over time. Until 2009, long coal trains regularly traveled to Russell Station each month; the line also transported coal trains destined for RG&E's BeeBee plant near High Falls in downtown Rochester.