Natchez Railway decides to close private crossings. FRANKLIN COUNTY, MS (Mississippi News Now) -. The owners of a recently rehabilitated railroad, between Natchez and Brookhaven, are threatening to close every railroad crossing that is not a designated street. It has property owners along the tracks very upset. Signs have suddenly appeared at the crossings where the Natchez Railway runs through property with private crossings. The signs say this crossing will be taken out of service by the Natchez Railway llc, effective April 23, 2013. It gives a number for more information, which gives you an answering machine.