The Lancaster & Chester Railway is a privately owned, well-capitalized, financially strong, short line railroad based in Lancaster, South Carolina, 35 miles south of Charlotte, NC. They provide customized, competitive rail freight service for their customers and connect them to the national rail network through both CSXT and Norfolk Southern.

The railroad also has a museum located on the property. The highlight of the museum is a scale model replica of the original 29-mile route of the L&C. The railroad enthusiasts have taken on the responsibility of making exact replicas of every building and facility on the route, plus shrubs, trees and bodies of water.