Private company

Twin City Railroad

The Twin City Railroad Company was organized in 1912 as successor to the Twin City Light and Traction Company and acquired its subsidiaries, the Chehalis Electric and Traction Company and the Centralia Electric and Traction Company. Until 1936, when the line was abandoned, the company operated the 6.6 mi (10.62 km) electric line that connected the Twin Cities of Chehalis, Washington (the “Rose City”) and Centralia (the “Hub City”).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The Twin City Railroad Company was organized in 1912 as successor to the Twin City Light and Traction Company and acquired its subsidiaries, the Chehalis Electric and Traction Company and the Centralia Electric and Traction Company. Until 1936, when the line was abandoned, the company operated the 6.6 mi (10.62 km) electric line that connected the Twin Cities of Chehalis, Washington (the “Rose City”) and Centralia (the “Hub City”).2

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