In the period 1930-1950 most lines were purchased by the state, making the main line term less well defined.

Instead, the line was purchased by a private company.

By 1905, the Council had purchased the line, and electrified it.

The West Shore purchased the line at a price of almost $1,000,000 in 1881.

The state purchased the main line of the defunct railroad.

The line was purchased to West Point after the abandonment.

In 1875, the government purchased the line and converted it to 3' 6" gauge two years later.

In 1982, the Chicago & North Western purchased the line.

The line was subsequently purchased for use as a light rail line, which began operation in 2012.

The Wabash had purchased the line in 1926 but continued to operate it as a separate railroad.