South Bend Branch
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LocaleSouth Bend, Indiana to Logansport, Indiana
Dates of operation1883–1974
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | South Bend, Indiana to Logansport, Indiana |
| Dates of operation | 1883–1974 |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The South Bend Branch was a Pennsylvania Railroad line that ran from South Bend, Indiana to Logansport, Indiana.[1] The line was built in 1883 and was then a part of the Vandalia Railroad. The route was about 60 miles long and it passed through many towns.[2]
Industries served
The route was a very important link for Studebaker Auto since it ended at their factories in South Bend, Indiana. The line also had several grain elevators, which several are still in business. One of the reasons it was built was for people going to Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana when it was a resort town.