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Yazoo Delta Railroad

Railroad branch line in Mississippi, USA

The Yazoo-Delta Railroad (sometimes known as the "Yellow Dog") was a branch line that opened in August 1897 between Moorhead and Ruleville, Mississippi. It was extended to Tutwiler, Mississippi, and Lake Dawson and was acquired by the Yazoo and Mississippi Railroad by 1903.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The Yazoo-Delta Railroad (sometimes known as the "Yellow Dog") was a branch line that opened in August 1897 between Moorhead and Ruleville, Mississippi. It was extended to Tutwiler, Mississippi, and Lake Dawson and was acquired by the Yazoo and Mississippi Railroad by 1903.2

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