Key Figures in Railroad History

Master Machinist — Western & Atlantic Railroad

Mirabeau L. Collier worked for the Western & Atlantic Railroad for more than 50 years and was the railroad’s long-time master mechanic.

Conductor — Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway

Agent, Ringgold — Western & Atlantic Railroad

J.M. Combs joined the Western & Atlantic Railroad circa 1873.

Brakeman — Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad

Shop Employee — Atlanta Northern Railway

Western & Atlantic Railroad

Superintendent — Etowah Railroad

President — Etowah Railroad

Train Hand — Western & Atlantic Railroad

In February 1886, John Corbin was killed after he was knocked from the top of the train and crushed at the mouth of the tunnel.

Receiver — Clarksville Railway & Light Company