Bi-State Development Authority

This line was completed between DeLassus and Flat River via Farmington in 1904. It was operated for many years by the Mississippi River and Bonne Terre, a Missouri-Illinois subsidiary. Connection was made with the MR&BT at Esther and with the M-I at DeLassus. It was sold to local businessmen in 1926 after the MR&BT abandoned its line south of Elvins. Another connection was made with the M-I at Hurryville. Since the line from Flat River to Hurryville was paralleled by the M-I, that segment was abandoned in 1927. Passenger service ended in 1927 and freight service was operated using the two passenger cars. The road was dieselized in later years and was totally abandoned in 1957 when the last remaining business, hauling coal to a hospital, was lost when gas was substituted.

54 was built by McGuire-Cummings in 1916. It was sold to the StFCRR in 1932.

This 11 mile line was built in 1911 from St. Joseph to Savannah and was owned by the St. Joseph Railway Light Heat & Power Co. Entry to St. Joseph was over the local lines and the Savannah terminal was at the square. It outlived the local car lines and was not abandoned until the late 1930s.

2 was built by American Car in December 1910.

3 was built by American Car in December 1910 and was later renumbered 23.

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3/16/2006

Memorial of St. Patrick

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