Owner of railroad spur wants to restore freight service

The Fulton railroad spur is overgrown with grass and weeds at a point just north of University Avenue in Fulton.
The Fulton railroad spur is overgrown with grass and weeds at a point just north of University Avenue in Fulton.

The owner of the short-line railroad between Mexico and Fulton says he plans to reopen the line if he finds enough interest for rail shipping in the Fulton area.

Mike Williams, Richmond, bought the 27-mile railroad spur three years ago from Kansas City Southern Railway Co.

Williams operates Ozark Valley Railroad, which owns other short-line railroads in other states. The firm also operates a railway salvage company.

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