Western and Atlantic Railroad

The Western & Atlantic Railroad (W&A) was a railroad that ran from Atlanta, Georgia, to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded on May 9 of 1850, the line is still owned by the State of Georgia from Atlanta to CT Tower in Chattanooga.

Related Topics:
Railroad - Atlanta, Georgia - Chattanooga - Tennessee - May 9 - 1850 - State of Georgia - CT Tower

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This line is famous because of the Great Locomotive Chase, which took place on the W&A during the American Civil War in April of 1862.

Related Topics:
Great Locomotive Chase - American Civil War

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