he Louisiana Central Railroad Company is a 1:87
empire which has it's 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 has commenced. 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. It will 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 will also be a key connection
point with the Illinois Central Railroad. The line will finally
reach its northern terminus in Bude, where it will connect with the
Mississippi Central Railroad.
Freight hauled will be primarily forest products, along with crude and
refined oil, sand and gravel, and general commodities as needed by the
on line and neighboring communities. There will be a new bridge
constructed across the Little River. The Spencer Lumber Company
will have trackage rights across this bridge for it's logging railway
operations.
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.