Private company

Americus and Atlantic Railroad

The Americus and Atlantic Railroad was founded in 1917 and operated from Mata to Methvins, Georgia. It provided only freight service through a connection with the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad and was eventually abandoned in 1926.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Americus and Atlantic Railroad was founded in 1917 and operated from Mata to Methvins, Georgia. It provided only freight service through a connection with the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad and was eventually abandoned in 1926.2

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