Pine Bluff was once Cotton Belt railway hub

In 1875, the St. Louis Southwestern Railway began in Tyler, Texas. James W. Paramore, who led a group of investors that later owned the company, saw this railroad as a way to establish St. Louis as the primary gateway for selling cotton from the southwest in eastern markets. Thus the St. Louis Southwestern Railway became better known as the Cotton Belt.

Lots of entries. A full year of logged time. Lots of vintage local adds throughout.

Vintage 1969 RAILWAY PINE BLUFF COTTON BELT TIME RECORD BOOK Pamphlet RARE

Lots of entries. A full year of logged time. Lots of vintage local adds throughout.

Vintage 1969 RAILWAY PINE BLUFF COTTON BELT TIME RECORD BOOK Pamphlet RARE

Arkansas Railroad Museum in Pine Bluff - Only In Arkansas

cotton belt route

Cotton Belt 819: Pillar of Pine Bluff

Cotton Belt 819 steam train (clip)

Byways to the Blues

Arkansas Railroad Museum

Arkansas Railroad Museum Locomotives

What's In A Photograph?: Cotton Belt On The MoPac At, 42% OFF