The railroad began operation in 1989 and is currently a subsidiary of Gulf and Ohio Railways.

[1][2] Primary commodities include poultry feed ingredients, wood products, steel, plastics, propane, ethanol, and rail car storage, amounting to approximately 12,700 annual carloads.

[1] Two separate lines comprise the Yadkin Valley railroad, both originating out of Rural Hall.

The second line to Mount Airy was constructed by the Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley in June 1888.

Recently acquired trackage rights allow the railroad access to Winston-Salem.