Michigan Southern Railroad (New)

The Michigan Southern railroad (MSO) was created in 1989 to operate former New York Central lines in Branch and St. Joseph counties. These lines included White Pigeon east to Sturgis and former GR&I trackage in and near Sturgis. The line continues to operate. [MRL]

Conrail → Michigan Southern railroad → Currently operating

Bought: 1989 buys Conrail lines between White Pigeon and Sturgis

Operating for 33 years.

Ended:

Reference: [MRRC]

Photo Info: Michigan Southern 908 is on the engine house lead at White Pigeon in 2002. [Mark Dobronski photo]

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Time Line

1989. Purchases Conrail line between White Pigeon and Sturgis.