[1] The company operated a 46-mile (74 km) line between Grand Rapids and White Cloud (where it joined the Chicago & Michigan Lake Shore).
The line reached Newaygo on September 11, 1872; the first passenger train between the two towns ran the same day, to much fanfare from the local populace.
[2] On September 24, 1875, the line was extended over the Muskegon River to White Cloud.
[3] On September 30, 1881, it consolidated with other companies to form the Chicago & West Michigan.
During its twelve years of independent existence the company sustained a net loss of $36,554.28.