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A ticket strip from the Cincinnati, Flemingsburg & Southeastern Railroad (CF&SE) is a rare piece of Kentucky railroadiana from a short-line carrier that operated for just 15 years under that specific name (1905–1920). These items are of particular interest to collectors of \"fallen flag\" railroads and local Kentucky history.
Historical Context
Operating Years: The line was reorganized as the CF&SE on June 1, 1905. It operated under this name until January 1, 1920, when it became the Flemingsburg & Northern Railroad.
Route: The CF&SE was a standard-gauge line extending approximately 6 miles between Flemingsburg and Flemingsburg Junction.
Maysville Connection: While the CF&SE did not run directly into Maysville, it connected at Flemingsburg Junction with the Maysville & Lexington Railroad (later part of the L&N system), which provided the primary rail link to Maysville and the Ohio River.
Major Event: The railroad\'s history is marked by a tragic trestle collapse on May 10, 1907, at Weaver’s Ford, which killed four passengers and led to the abandonment of the line\'s extension toward Hillsboro.
Ticket strip is ~ 9.25” tall by 3” wide
