Less-than-carload (LCL) freight had ceased in 1935, but carload traffic interchanged with the railroads continued. The first carload of freight traversed the line on 18 September 1943. Excavation debris and ash were billed per carload, so the tonnage is not available. As a result of the acquisition, Carload Express purchased 17 additional locomotives. PNWR has a diverse traffic base based on carload commodities. The first carload of coal arrived in Norfolk and Western's Eastern Branch Terminal in 1883. This Indian and two others, of the carload that was with us, were bronc riders. Pamphlets were sent from Chicago in carload lots across the country. An entire carload of bath tubs was imported by them for the contract. Johnson liked to say later that he got to Hollywood in a carload of horses.