Private company

New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad

American railway in service from 1905 to 1990s

The NJI&I was originally created by the Singer Sewing Machine Company in order to transport their products from South Bend, Indiana, to a connection with the Wabash Railroad in Pine, Indiana. The line began service in 1905 and officially operated on only 11.4 miles of track.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Tom Burke Photo South Bend Former Shortline New Jersey, Indiana, & Illinois (NJI&I) Roundhouse Olive Near Calvert Nov. 23 2012 -2
Photo: ChicagoAreaTom, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The NJI&I was originally created by the Singer Sewing Machine Company in order to transport their products from South Bend, Indiana, to a connection with the Wabash Railroad in Pine, Indiana. The line began service in 1905 and officially operated on only 11.4 miles of track.2

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