Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad

Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad
Route of the Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad
Overview
LocaleKentucky, USA
Dates of operation1888 (1888)–1985 (1985)
PredecessorKentucky Midland Railway
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Length40.8 mi (65.7 km)

The Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad is a defunct shortline railroad based in Kentucky. Despite its name, it had no connections with Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

The Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad ran between Frankfort, Kentucky, and Paris, Kentucky, with a major stop in Georgetown, Kentucky; a distance of 40 miles (64 km). It was at Georgetown that it crossed the Southern Railway.[2]

  1. ^ Hixson, Kenneth R. "The Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad". Abandoned Rails. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  2. ^ Parrent p.8-3