Month: May 2020

Railfanning.org has launched a new section dedicated to the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad. The section — available at Railfanning.org/history/mcl/ — features an interactive timeline and features about critical moments in the history of the railroad. It also features information about the men who led the railroad from its inception to its demise. The site will be expanded over time. The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville formed an integral portion of the railroad between New Orleans

Railfanning.org has launched an updated section dedicated to the history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad. The site is online at Railfanning.org/history/warr/. The State of Georgia chartered the railroad in 1836. The railroad aided in the development and growth of many communities between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee. In constructing the railroad, workers created a winding route that cut its way across the North Georgia landscape. During the Civil War, both armies used this vital artery,

Railfanning.org has launched a new section dedicated to the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad.