Minter City, Southern & Western Railroad
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Standard Gauge Headquarters: Minter City, MS Years of Operation: 1904-1932 Predecessor Roads: Hoyt & Woodin Mfg. Co.. Successor Roads: Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Miles Operated: 6.04 Locomotives Owned: |
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by Tony Howe:
The Minter City, Southern & Western Railroad was incorporated on __, and took over the railroad operated by Hoyt & Woodin Mfg. Co. The MCS&W was operated as a subsidiary of the Y&MV. Primary traffic for the railroad was from several sawmills operating west of Minter City, as well as a cotton gin at Avant's. The ICC gave its approval to abandon the MCS&W on Dec. 5, 1932. |
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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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