Sunflower & Eastern Railway
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Standard Gauge Headquarters: Chicago, IL Years of Operation: 1901-1930 Predecessor Roads: Cotton Belt Lumber Co. Successor Roads: Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Miles Operated: 11.68 Locomotives Owned: |
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by Tony Howe:
The Sunflower & Eastern Railway was incorporated on July 31, 1901 by the Cotton Belt Lumber Co., who owned a large mill at Blue lake, just east of Parchman, MS. The road was partially built by the Y&MV, who leased the line on June 9, 1905. It was built northeast from Parchman to Webb. The branch was abandoned on Oct. 13, 1930. |
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For more information contact Tony Howe at tonyhowe76@yahoo.com or David S. Price at davidsprice46@gmail.com
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