Railroad: Norfolk and Western Railway Company

The Norfolk and Western Railway acquired the Wabash railroad in 1964 and their Michigan main line from Detroit southwest to Montpelier, Ohio. The railroad became part of Norfolk Southern in 1980 and remains one of the six largest American railroad companies.

NYC&SL and Wabash → Norfolk & Western Railway → Norfolk Southern Corp.

Consolidated: 1861 - the New York, Chicago & St. Louis (Nickel Plate Road).

Leased: 1964 - the Wabash Railroad. Control in 1970.

Operated in Michigan: 21 Years

Merged: 1982 - into Norfolk Southern Corporation.

Reference: [MRRC]

Photo Info: N&W 1617 heads west passing Milan tower in 1984. [Jim Slater photo] 

Notes

Time Line

1970. Controlled the former Wabash railroad in Michigan.

1982. Merged with the Southern Railway and Atlantic Coast Line railroad to form the Norfolk Southern corporation.