Standard Gauge (4' 8 1/2 ")
Reporting Marks: WTNN
Headquarters: Jackson, TN
Years of Operation: 1984-present
Predecessor Roads: Illinois Central Gulf
RR and Norfolk Southern RR
Successor Roads: still in operation
Miles Operated:
Locomotives Owned:
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HISTORY:
The Gibson County Railroad Authority purchased the former GM&O rail
line from Jackson, TN to Kenton, TN from the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
in August 1984 and formed the West Tennessee Railroad to operate this
line.
In June 1988, Norfolk Southern RR purchased the railroad from Haleyville,
AL through Corinth, MS and Jackson, TN to Fulton, KY from Illinois Central
Gulf RR. In August 2001, the segment from Corinth to Fulton was leased to
West Tennessee Railroad.
SOURCE: Wikipedia article on West Tennessee RR HERE
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