
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.