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The fight for the General (Part II)

July 1, 2024 Todd DeFeo

In October 1967, Georgia officials sued Chattanooga in federal court. Shortly thereafter, U.S. District Judge Frank Wilson ordered federal marshals to take responsibility for protecting The General, relieving Hamilton County Sheriff Frank Newell of the responsibility.

The fight for the General (Part I)

June 23, 2024 Todd DeFeo

When the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway leased the Western & Atlantic Railroad in 1890, the railroad took possession of the General locomotive.

A Brief Look at the Georgian Passenger Train (Part II: The Later Years and Notable Incidents)

May 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

While the Georgian’s early years were successful, after about a decade, the train saw a decrease in ridership.

A brief look at the Georgian passenger train (Part I: The early years)

May 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

On November 17, 1946, the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway and the Louisville & Nashville Railroad jointly ushered in a new era when they introduced the Georgian diesel-powered streamliner running between St. Louis and Atlanta.

Remembering historic railroads: The Memphis, Clarksville and Louisville

April 29, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Middle Tennessee community of Clarksville was once a bustling transportation hub.

A brief look at Atlanta’s third Union Station

April 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta’s third Union Station stood from 1930 until 1971. It was replaced by a parking lot.