As for Respondek, I am not sure where their corporate headquarters is, but I suspect it is in the St. Louis area, since that is where the bulk of their operations are. They are relatively new to the shortline scene, having typically been an industrial switching outfit prior. The Tri-City Port RR, where RRC 1800 currently resides, is located in Granite City, IL. This is on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River in the St. Louis metro area, and is located within the confines of the former US Army Melvin Price Support Center. It is now a business park, and the Tri-City Port RR provides switching services. - Mike Derrick

Photo courtesy of Mike Derrick
August 20, 2005
 
 

Respondek, Granite City IL, ex-ARR #1837

Photo courtesy of John Horton
May 29, 2005

Respondek Railroad Corp, Granite City IL, ex-ARR #1837

Photo courtesy of Steven M. Welch
April 09, 2010