Cheraw & Darlington |
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The road was chartered in 1849; construction began in 1853 and was completed in 1856. This was a minor road, serving the farming area of northeastern South Carolina. It moved its southern termination from Darlington to Florence, during construction, in order to make a direct connection with the Northeastern Railroad into Charleston. It also met the Wilmington & Manchester at Florence. | |
Black's Number | 26 (map) (map) |
Track | 40 miles of 5 foot gauge 50# T-rail |
Locomotives | 4; 4 names |
Cars | 47 |
Stations | 6 |
Officers | Some |
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