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.
Despite being a branch line, the Charlotte Runner has been used by mainline trains throughout its history. Until 2009, long coal trains regularly traveled to Russell Station each month; the line also carried coal trains for RG&E's BeeBee plant near High Falls in downtown Rochester.