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Drumright. The completed system, from Cushing to Jennings with a branch to Drumright, was leased to the AT&SF effective January 1, 1916 and operated as a standard-gauge steam railway.
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Jennings, about 7.4 miles. Passenger service was discontinued May 15, 1939. On January 16, 1942, based on an application
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The AT&SF was interested in getting in on trade in the field, and incorporated the Oil Fields and Santa Fe
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Cushing to Drumright was abandoned with ICC approval dated February 15, 1963.
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25:Overview
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338:. 1927
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