Redmont Railway

Redmont Railway
Reporting mark RRC
Locale Mississippi
Dates of operation 1995–2013
Predecessor

Illinois Central Railroad

Norfolk Southern Corp 1988-1995
Track gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length 41.5 miles (66.8 km)
Headquarters Red Bay, Alabama

The Redmont Railway (reporting mark RRC) operated a 41.5 miles (66.8 km) segment of railroad that was leased from the Mississippi-Alabama Railroad Authority and operated by Sunshine Mills. The line runs between Corinth, Mississippi, and Red Bay, Alabama. Primary products hauled included grain and pet food products, recreational vehicle frames, and completed recreational vehicles. RRC interchanged with Norfolk Southern in Corinth.

In September 2013, the line was purchased by Mississippi Central and is now operated as the Redmont Division of the Mississippi Central .

References

  • "KCS Shortline Overview of RRC" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  • "RRB Employer Status Determination" (PDF). Retrieved 25 April 2016.


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