The first revenue freight ran on the line January 3, 1887, and passenger service opened January 17, 1887.

In 1960 it reported 243 million net ton-miles of revenue freight.

In 1967 it reported 3173 million ton-miles of revenue freight and 41 million passenger-miles.

Years end 1951 all-time high of 74,44O,776 net tons of revenue freight were handled.

That year it reported 9758 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 41 million passenger-miles.

Nevertheless in 1956 the A&D reported 124 million net ton-miles of revenue freight on 213 miles of road.

In 1967 the railroad reported 46 million ton miles of revenue freight on its line.

In 1960 East Carolina reported 1.1 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and no passengers on its 29-mile railroad.

In 1967 NN reported 40 million net ton-miles of revenue freight on 162 miles of line.

That year it reported 2744 million ton-miles of revenue freight and 92 million passenger-miles.