Standard Gauge (4' 8 1/2 ")
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Years of Operation: 1882-1886
Predecessor Roads: none
Successor Roads: Yazoo &
Mississippi Valley RR
Miles Operated: 12.40 miles
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HISTORY: The West and East Railroad was chartered on April 15, 1873
and opened a railroad from Durant, MS to Lexington, MS, a distance of 12.40
miles, on October 20, 1882. It was owned by the Illinois
Central Railroad. The West & East Railroad was sold to IC subsidiary
Yazoo & Mississsippi Valley RR on November 30, 1886. SOURCE:
Poor's Railroad Manual of 1884, p. 701 and ICC Valuation notes.
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