El Dorado and Wesson Railway
| Reporting mark | EDW |
|---|---|
| Locale | Arkansas |
| Dates of operation | 1905–present |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Headquarters | El Dorado, Arkansas |
The El Dorado and Wesson Railway (reporting mark EDW) is a short-line railroad headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas.
EDW operates a 5.5 mile line in Arkansas from El Dorado (where it interchanges with Union Pacific) to Newell, Arkansas.
EDW traffic generally consists of petroleum products, chemicals, and medium density fiberboard.
EDW was incorporated in 1905 as a 10.2 mile line to Wesson, Arkansas. The segment between Wesson and Newell was abandoned in 1959.
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