Hand & Caraway (1901-1903)

J. W. Caraway (1903)

36" gauge, wood rail Headquarters: Purvis, MS Mill Location: Okahola, MS (Lamar County) Mill Capacity: 0,000 ft/day  Years of Operation: 1901-1903 Miles Operated: 5 miles Locomotives Owned: 1	Equipment: 4 log cars	Click Map for Larger Version
History by Gil Hoffman and Tony Howe: For a detailed history of this operation see: Steam Whistles in the Piney Woods Volume 2, by Gilbert H. Hoffman
ROSTER by Gil Hoffman:        Road No.   Type   Builder   C.N.   Date   Cyls.   Dri. Dia.   Engine Wt.   Previous Ownership   Disposition   ?   13-2 Shay   Lima           2-7x12       26000   Unknown. F. P. Kern, Atlanta, GA (dealer). Hand & Caraway, on 9/12/1901.   J. W. Caraway, on 1/5/1903.

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