A full history of this important 296 mile railroad that ran from Western Kentucky through Nashville to eastern Tennessee. It had the best routing to and from the city of Nashville, and was an important gateway route as well as connector. It was an important coal hauler as well, and had the full range of passenger and freight services and facilities. It fell on bad days after WWII and eventually its trackage was taken over after 1968 and operated by Southern, Louisville & Nashville, and Illinois Central. The line had interesting ALCO diesels, including FAs! Author Cliff Downey has given a very complete history of the line and concentrates much of the book on the trains, equipment, and operations, with excellent B&W and color photos, maps, and illustrations. This is the definitive history of this railroad, well researched, and well written.
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Tennessee Central book,
This review is from: Tennessee Central Railway: History,Locomotives and Cars (Hardcover)
As a railfan with connections, I managed to ride the entire Tennessee Central system...mostly in locomotive cabs...some in cabooses...and developed an admiration for the little line that still endures. This publication contains the most extensive collection of TC photos I know of...and I am honored that a few of them are from a personal collection that I donated to the TC Historical Society. If you're a fan of struggling short-lines, steam locomotives, wooden passenger cars, Alco-GE diesels, red cabooses, and the Tennessee Central in particular, this book is for you.
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This review is from: Tennessee Central Railway: History,Locomotives and Cars (Hardcover)
For TC fans, this book is a true gem. Great history, photos and information on the company. Its only shortcomings are that is is not long enough in that I finished reading and looking through it way too soon. Also, I would have liked more info on the business interests, activities and court decisions leading up to the break up of the company.
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