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The Last (Tennessee Central) Train to Clarksville

The “death” of a railroad is always a difficult time for everyone involved, from the employees of the road to the communities the line serves.

Nashville Offers Trains, Not Just Music [Photos]

Most people think of music when the topic turns to Nashville. Music City, USA, after all, is a great music destination. But, railfans need not be fooled. It is a great town for watching trains.

Throwback Thursday: Views from the Tennessee Central Railway Museum

All photos taken circa 2002.

The Tennessee Central’s Long and Sordid History

The Tennessee Central Railway, which at its heyday operated a line between Harriman and Hopkinsville, Ky. Like other railroads in the latter half of the 19th century, the Tennessee Central grew after combining a slew of smaller short lines, many of which bore the name “Tennessee Central.”

The Brief Tenure of the Illinois Central Gulf in Middle Tennessee

After the Tennessee Central wrapped up its operations on Aug. 31, 1968, some of the railroad’s locomotives were parked in Hopkinsville, Ky., news accounts suggest. The next day, the Illinois Central assumed the line’s operations between Hopkinsville and Nashville, Tenn.

Take a trip back in time at Nashville railroad museum

More than a dozen times on weekends throughout the year, a long string of vintage passenger coaches whisk passengers away from the bustle of Music City and into the rural Middle Tennessee landscape.

Following Civil War, Clarksville Road Declined L&N Help

After the end of the Civil War, the Louisville & Nashville Railroad offered to operate the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad, which was unable to repair the road.

The former home of Casey Jones, perhaps the most famous locomotive engineer, is now a museum.

Get in touch with Casey Jones and Jackson’s railroad past

When Casey Jones’ locomotive crashed near Vaughn, Miss., he vaulted into history and American folklore.

Tennessee Central Railway

The Tennessee Central Railway connected Nashville, Tenn., and Hopkinsville, Ky. The railroad operated until it went bankrupt in 1968. It was taken over by the Illinois Central Gulf, which operated trains through Clarksville until the early 1980s.

Railroad History Runs Deep in Henry County, Georgia

On any given day, it’s not uncommon to hear the sound of a passing freight train in McDonough. The railroad roots in Henry County run deep.