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Coulson Lumber Co.

Standard gauge, steel rail

Headquarters: Memphis, TN

Mill Location: Swiftown, MS (Leflore County)

Mill Capacity: 0,000 ft/day

Years of Operation: 1914-1916

Miles Operated:

Locomotives Owned:

Other Equipment:

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History by Gil Hoffman:

In 1914 the Coulson Lumber Company began operating a hardwood band mill at Swiftown, Leflore County. Company headquarters were originally in Memphis, TN, but were moved to Swiftown in the summer of 1915. In May 1920, the company was operating hardwood mills at Tchula and Dockery, MS. In July 1921, the company filed voluntary bankruptcy.

Sou Ry abandoned 219' spur to Coulson Lbr. at MP B15 June 12, 1920. (C&G AFE List)

ROSTER by Gil Hoffman:

Road No.

Type

Builder

C.N.

Date

Cyls.

Dri. Dia.

Engine

Wt.

Previous Ownership

Disposition

1

0-4-0

Baldwin

8867

11/1887

12x16

35

33000

Overland R.R. #2, Nashville, TN

Built as an 0-4-0T dummy.

Pensacola Terminal Ry., Pensacola, FL, by 8/1893.

Southern Iron & Equipment Co. #848

Middlesburg Lumber Co. #1 C. W. Harlong, Jacksonville, FL, on 10/18/1912 (as an 0-4-0).

Southern Iron & Equipment Co. #934

Coulson Lumber Co. #1, on 4/10/1914. Cost $2,600.

Baldwin class 4-18 C 26

Transferred to Nichols, MS.

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