Southern Indiana

Company History: SIND was established in 1939 to takeover freight service on the five mile segment of the Indiana Railroad (a traction line that served much of the state) between Speed and Watson, Indiana. Thanks to its traction heritage, SIND sports sharp curves and tight clearances and is today the sole surviving segment of the old Indiana Railroad. The Essroc cement plant in Speed provides most if not all of today’s traffic. A pair of Alco switchers work the line.

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