False. The U.S. Portion of the line of the old KCM&O from Presdio to Paisano Junction and from Alpine to San Angelo Jct. is NOT owned by the Mexican Government, it is owned by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), after the South Orient Railroad sold it to them.

TXDOT is Leasing the line to "Texas-Pacifico Transportation, LTD", a subdiary wholly owned by Grupo Mexico Transportes. Texas-Pacifico is Ferromex's "baby brother".

The Mexican side of the KCM&O is concessioned to Ferromex. The Mexican part of the KCM&O and the rest of the rail system in Mexico is fully owned by the Mexican Federal Government...

Basically, Ferromex and Texas-Pacifico don't own any tracks.

Chico Wrote:
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> I have been camping along side the Presidio Tx
> line, originally built by the Santa Fe. The local
> people say the tracks are now owned by the Mexican
> govt. A Hi rail truck recently came by doing a
> inspection. About every fourth tie looks fairly
> new and recently replaced with the rest in poor
> condition. I was told the last train to pass
> through (Alpine Tx) on this line was a steam
> special about 10-12 years ago. Does anyone know
> what steam train that might have been? Also, how
> did the Mexican govt acquire this line and what
> are their plans for it? I thought a short line had
> been running this line recently. Any additional
> information would be appreciated. Thank-you in
> advance.