Mission Statement

Promote economic and industrial development by providing our customers with safe, cost effective, and innovative solutions for their transportation needs.

We are a family-owned and operated company on the Eastside of Cincinnati, Ohio. Our management team has over 60-plus years of combined railroad experience with 3^rd and 4^th generation railroaders leading the company. Members of the management team have first-hand experience working for Class I, Class III, and Industrial railroads. Safety and customer satisfaction go hand in hand as our number one goal.

Company History

Batavia & Ohio Railway Services, LLC. traces its family roots back to the railroad industry shortly before the United States involvement in World War One, when Charles Wesley Edwards started working for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.  Since 1916 there have been members of the Edwards family working in the railroad industry.  Charles Wesley Edwards had worked as a baggage handler when he started his career. He retired as a Conductor in 1962 from one of the B&O flagship trains “The National Limited”. 

Charles Eugene Edwards (Charles Wesley’s son) started in the railroad industry early in 1946 after serving in World War Two in the Pacific.  Charles went to work for the B&O subsidiary the CH&D working as a head end brakeman and fireman.  After several years Charles left the B&O/CH&D to work for the Proctor and Gamble Railroad and eventually retired in 1992 as an Engineer with Indiana & Ohio Railway. 

Daniel T. Edwards (Charles Eugene son) started his career in the railroad industry in the early 1980’s.  Daniel originally started with the Indiana & Ohio Railway and worked as a brakeman, conductor, engineer, and as the Superintendent of Locomotives.  In 1985 Daniel started Edwards Locomotive Service in order to better serve the needs of several industrial railroad operators in south west Ohio.  Between 1984 and 1994 Daniel also volunteered with the Norfolk Southern Steam Program as a mechanic on the passenger equipment.  Today Daniel is still active with the company and serves as the Chief Mechanical Officer as well as the Track Supervisor for the company.  In addition to Batavia & Ohio Railway Services, LLC. Daniel also serves as the Logistics Manager for Ozark Rail Logistics, LLC.

Christopher D. Edwards (Daniel’s son) grew up in the railroad industry.  Christopher started his railroad career in 1996 with Edwards Locomotive Service as a clerk and later became a mechanic and hostler.  In 2000 Christopher started working in train service as a conductor/engineer with Railserve at their Proctor and Gamble location in Cincinnati.  Christopher has also worked for F&M Car and Locomotive, Norfolk Southern, and R.J. Corman.  In 2003 Christopher purchased ex Union Pacific/Amtrak dorm lounge sleeper the “Pacific View” and started Batavia & Ohio Railcar Company.

On June 1, 2004 it was decided that Batavia & Ohio Railcar Company and Edwards Locomotive Services should merge as one company creating Batavia & Ohio Railway Services, LLC.  As a single company we could now offer a wide array of services to the railroad industry.  The name of company pays tribute to our family heritage of Charles Wesley Edwards and Charles Eugene Edwards for their service with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. 

Who We Are

Patricia Edwards, Owner & CEO:
Patricia has worked alongside Daniel for 40 years in all aspects of life.  From raising a family and running a home she returned to college and in two years she completed an Associate Degree in Records and Information Management along with a Degree in Business Office Management and a variety of Certificate programs (Deans List of the University of Cincinnati).  Patricia is involved in all aspects of Batavia and Ohio from turning a wrench to running a locomotive and even laying track.  Her grandfather worked as a brakeman for the Chicago Burlington & Quincy in Illinois in the 1930’s and 40’s.  She is not a stranger to hard work in what was considered a man’s world.   Patricia was one of the first women to be acknowledged by the National Civil War Artillery Association as an Instructor and Inspector for that organization. A bit of “perfectionist” in all she takes on.  Besides Batavia & Ohio Railway Services, LLC. she is also the owner and CEO of Ozark Rail Logistics, LLC, which was merged into the company Spring of 2020.  

Daniel Edwards, CMO & Track Supervisor:
Daniel has had a lifelong career in the transportation industry and is a 3rd generation railroader.  He was trained as mechanic in USAF and served 6 years.  He has worked in many roles over his 30 plus years in the railroad industry including Conductor, Engineer, Mechanic, Supervisor of Locomotive Maintenance, Field Service Rep., Machinist/Electrician, and Contract Railroad employee.  He is also a certified Track Inspector and certified to perform Single Car Air Tests. 

Christopher Edwards, Manager of Operations:
Christopher has been professionally working in the railroad industry for over 23years now and is a 4th generation railroader.  He has worked as a Engineer and Conductor for several Class 1 and Shortline Railroads since 2000.  Besides serving as a T&E employee he has also been involved in the management of Cincinnati East Terminal Railway and Strasburg Rail Road Co. as a Manager of Operations and Trainmaster.