Redmont Railway

Redmont Railway
Reporting mark RRC
Locale Mississippi
Dates of operation 19952013
Predecessor Illinois Central Railroad
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 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 .

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