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Rumor in Zachary

I heard a rumor last week (from a reliable source) that CN (Canadian National Railroad) is re-activating the rail line through Zachary to haul frack sand to the TMS in MS and the Feliciana's. Anybody hear anything about this?

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landownerPermalink Reply by onesock73 on February 25, 2013 at 1:38

It would be a good sign if true. Is that the one that follows Hwy 19 toward Centreville?


landownerPermalink Reply by Joe Aldridge on February 25, 2013 at 1:39

Yes.


landownerPermalink Reply by Plainsman on February 25, 2013 at 11:34

Hey Joe,  Here is the link to the story in the Advocate about the "Z" line.

http://theadvocate.com/news/5195232-123/baker-west-feliciana-railro...

Permalink Reply by Steve on February 26, 2013 at 7:26

Aren't we talking about 2 different sections of rail line- this article says the Z line and it is needed for paper mill products ? Is there another section of line running to Centerville that would be used for sand?


landownerPermalink Reply by Joe Aldridge on February 26, 2013 at 7:31

Yes Steve,

It "Y" at Slaughter. One leg goes to the paper mill at Thompson's Creek and the main line continues on to Centerville.  


landownerPermalink Reply by Thomas Maglone on February 28, 2013 at 10:07

Joe, The rail to centerville is gone, they took it up all from centerville to right out of Slaughter. They are trying to re-open the rail from br to the mill. A business in Slaughter is wanting to make frack sand and he needs the rail line, i also think the mill in st francisville is looking to open the line also, they have been in talks with the state and fema for hurricane recovery money to fix the tracks.


landownerPermalink Reply by Joe Aldridge on February 28, 2013 at 11:36

Thanks for correcting me. That is not what I was told though. You are closer to that area so I'll defer to you. 

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