Arkansas Southern Railroad
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Russellville, Arkansas |
| Reporting mark | ARS |
| Locale | Arkansas and Oklahoma |
| Dates of operation | 2005–Present |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Length | 63 mi (101 km) |
The Arkansas Southern Railroad (reporting mark ARS) is a short-line railroad which started service in October 2005. ARS operates two disconnected lines consisting of Heavener, Oklahoma to Waldron, Arkansas (32 miles), and Ashdown to Nashville, Arkansas (29 miles), plus a switch track at Ashdown, for a total of 63 miles. The lines are leased from Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS) to ARS's owner, the Watco Companies (Watco).