Thanks for responding. I wasn't aware that any of the E&W was still in operation. I assume Pioneer must be running the east end, since I know that the west end is out of service. Appreciate your help. Jan Young ---------- From: andersoncn@branch-co[SMTP:"andersoncn@branch-co"@orion.branch-co.lib.mi.us] Sent: Monday, August 25, 1997 12:32 AM To: penn-central -AT- smellycat.com Subject: Re: PC: Indiana Jan Young wrote: > > I am working on a book about the history of railroading in the area of South > Bend, Indiana. With four years of research behind me, I have much > information, but still have some needs. > > In particular, I'm looking for information about two branchlines: the > ex-Vandalia, ex-PRR branch line that ran from Plymouth, Indiana into South > Bend and the ex-Elkhart & Western, ex-NYC line that ran from Elkhart to > Mishawaka, Indiana. Both lines survived into the 1970s to the best of my > knowledge, and were thus part of Penn Central. Does anyone know the dates > of last operation on these two lines? Can anyone point me toward resources > where I might get other facts? > > Thanks for your help. > > Jan Young Jan: The Elkhart and Western is currently being operated by Pioneer Railcorp, through a lease agreement with Michigan Southern. There's a chance you can get more info on the E & W through the National New York Central Museum in Elkhart. Uncle E
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