Mississippi & Tennessee
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5' gauge, converted to Standard Gauge in 1881 Headquarters: Years of Operation: 1857-1889 Predecessor Roads: none Successor Roads: Chicago, St. Louis & New Orleans Miles Operated: 101.43 (90.00 in MS) Route: Memphis, TN to Grenada, MS Locomotives Owned: |
Equipment 11 locomotives, 10 passenger cars, 2 combines, 3 baggage, 4 cabooses, 80 box, 8 stock, 44 flats, 12 "hurdle cars", and 20 work cars in 1879 |
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| The Mississippi & Tennessee
Railroad was chartered in 1852, and opened in 1857.
The line was merged into the Chicago, St. Louis & New Orleans
in April, 1889.
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June 1869 Official Guide of the Railways- Allen Stanley Collection |
 1885 Official Guide of the Railways
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