[1] The railway was mainly situated in rural parts of County Tyrone, which hindered the company's potential profitability.

Extensions were planned, including a branch line from Ballygawley to Dungannon and an eastwards link to the Bessbrook and Newry Tramway, but were never built.

To reduce operating costs, two diesel vehicles were built for the railway by Walker Brothers of Wigan – a 28-seat railbus in 1932 and a rail lorry in 1933.

In 1932 the CDRJC also acquired the CVR's unsuccessful steam tram locomotive built by Atkinson Walker, which was rebuilt as "Phoenix" with a diesel engine.

The last trains ran on 31 December 1941, the railway becoming a victim of road competition and cost-saving measures during World War II.