Samuel W. Fordyce
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Samuel Wesley "Colonel" Fordyce was a prominent railroad executive of the American South. He served on several boards of directors and as president of a few railroads. Fordyce was also the receiver fo
Letter, from S. W. Fordyce, St. Louis to David Rowland Francis, February 13, 1891; David Rowland Francis, 1889-1893; Office of Governor, Record Group 3.27; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City
Samuel W. Fordyce Jr. (1878–1948), son of Samuel W. Fordyce
The St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company, known by its nickname of "The Cotton Belt Route" or simply "Cotton Belt", was a Class I railroad that operated between St. Louis, Missouri, and various poin
Samuel W. Fordyce
…street railcars, and other public enterprises. Fordyce soon turned his attention to building a network of railroads in the south and southwest. The St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company was built under Fordyce's management, which he operated for sixteen years. Fordyce served in many positions in the rail industry. For three years, he…
Bond of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company, issued 12. February 1891
Cotton Belt boxcar at Texas City, Galveston County, Texas
SSW EMD GP60 9673 in Caliente, California
SSW GE B40-8 8067 in Colton, California