History of a line

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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Anyone know any history of a line (long abandonded) In Wayne County Missouri (SE MO). most of the former roadbed is now state Hwy E and C Towns along the line were Old Greenville (they moved the town) Camp 8 , Hiram , Clubb and possibly Burbank. The president of the line was Hiram Holiday (sp on last name?) I am not sure where else the road went to after Clubb or what the name of the Railroad was. Just wondering if anyone had any information.
Thanks

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Ozark Valley Railway (1920’s shortline)

From MoPac/StLIM&S connection at Greenville NE to York to Burbank (Lumber Branch straight North from Burbank) to Hiram to near Clubb to Graphite to Cascade

Entirely within Wayne County

Poor’s Manual would reveal further info…

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Thanks for the info. I have always wondered what the name of the road was and where exactly it went. I have followed the road from greenville up the gravel road past camp 8 and up Hwy E to the turn off near C Which I beleive is near Burbank. The state used the railroad brige accross the creek near C to make the Hwy bridge toward Clubb. the trains had a real steep grade for a few miles. I can just imagine the engines working hard up the hill.
I did not know the time frame of the railroad either. i am not sure where York is unless it was on the gravel road near camp 8.
Thanks for the info.

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I found a map and it actually went from willaimsville to greenville and on. hey thanks again for the info I will be scouting the area again tomorrow if the ice is not to bad.

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Ozark Valley Line (Historical)

Route: Williamsville to Cascade
More Info I found
Timeline:

Jun. 15, 1888 - Mr. Hiram Holliday founded the Williamsville, Greenville and Northwestern Railway Co.
1892 - Track completed between Williamsville and Greenville (12 miles)
Jan. 25, 1894 - Company rechartered as Williamsville, Greenville and St. Louis Railway Co.
1910s - Company changed name to Ozark Valley Railway Co.

Stations:

Williamsville
Hubert
Edwards
Greenville
York
Burbank - Jct. with spur heading north
Faulkner
Hiram
Burch
Graphite
Cascade - Northern terminus