Collins and Glennville Railroad
| Company type | Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Railroad |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Defunct | 1941 |
| Headquarters | Collins, Georgia , United States |
Area served | Collins to Glennville, Georgia |
The Collins and Glennville Railroad was a railway enterprise in the United States, established in 1921 to manage a rail route connecting Collins and Glennville, Georgia. Operations were discontinued in 1941, resulting in the line's abandonment.
History
The earliest origin of this railroad traces back to the Collins and Reidsville Railroad, which finalized a rail connection from Collins to Reidsville in 1896. Subsequently, the Reidsville and Southeastern Railroad extended this track to Glennville during 1904–1905. Both railroads were eventually incorporated into the Georgia Coast and Piedmont Railroad. Following that company's insolvency, the segment between Collins and Ludowici was acquired by the Collins and Ludowici Railroad. On June 23, 1921, the Collins and Glennville Railroad was formed to take control of the northern section of this route.
Primarily supported by investors from Collins and Reidsville who sought to preserve rail service, the railroad operated on a limited scale; by 1939, it employed only a single engineer who utilized hot water generated from the wood-fueled locomotive for washing purposes. The company entered bankruptcy proceedings in 1941, which led to the line being abandoned.
References
- Interstate Commerce Commission, Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States. Valuation reports, vol. 45, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1934.