The topic of the Norfolk Southern railroad in Newton County is gaining momentum even as the line itself falls into disuse. In the past week, the topic of purchasing the railroad has been discussed at three different meetings: District 3 Commissioner Nancy Schulz’s fireside chat on Thursday, the public comments segment of Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting and the Monday railroad community meeting at Starrsville United Methodist Church.Residents are becoming more involved and making their thoughts known because of the potential ramifications of the railroad, both negative and positive.