Louisiana Central Railroad Company

he Louisiana Central Railroad Company is a 1:87 empire which has its roots in the former Mayberry and Southern, and the Willis, Acadia and Monterey Railroad Companies.  Founded in 1963, it is presently headquartered in Denham Springs, Louisiana.

Right of way has been acquired, and trackwork will be starting in the near future.  The new route, circa 1964, will have its southern terminus at the banks of the Mississippi River in Monterey, Louisiana, where it will connect with the Texas and Pacific Railway.  From there, the right of way will head northeast to Oneida, traversing the rugged Tunica Hills of Louisiana, then venture into the State of Mississippi, serving the towns of Whitcomb, Maynard, and Willis, as well as several on line industries.  At Willis there also will be a key connection point with the Illinois Central Railroad.  The railroad will finally reach its northern terminus in Bude, where it will connect with the Mississippi Central.

Freight hauled will be primarily forest products, along with crude and refined oil, sand and gravel, and general commodities; as required by the on line and neighboring communities.  There will be a new bridge constructed across the Little River, to be shared with the Spencer Lumber Company's logging railway operation.

In addition, the Louisiana Central plans to institute daily passenger service to all towns on its system.  Future plans include the hauling of bridge traffic between the connecting railroads, providing a shortcut around New Orleans for traffic headed to the Midwest and Southwest.

Check back with this site occasionally to mark the progress of the new line.  Thanks for stopping by.