Wisconsin Central Railway (1897–1954)
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For the modern railroad, see Wisconsin Central Ltd.
The Wisconsin Central Railway Company was created in 1897 when the Wisconsin Central Railroad (1871–99) was reorganized from bankruptcy. In 1954, it reverted to the name Wisconsin Central Railroad Company. The railroad was merged into the Soo Line Railroad in 1961.
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Locale | Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois |
Dates of operation | 1897–1961 |
Predecessor | Wisconsin Central Railroad (1871–99) |
Successor | Soo Line Railroad |
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Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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