Author Todd DeFeo recounts the captivating story of this largely forgotten railroad.Ĭlarksville, Tennessee, has a fascinating railroad history. The Louisville & Nashville abandoned the route, later known as the Clarksville & Princeton Branch, in May 1933, relegating it to the history books. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad purchased the railroad in 1886 and converted the line to standard gauge. ![]() Despite its grand plans, the railroad completed only about 30 miles of narrow gauge track from Clarksville, Tennessee, toward Princeton, Kentucky. The Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad emerged from a proposal to build a line between Mobile, Alabama, and Evansville, Indiana. Author Todd DeFeo recounts the fascinating story of a historic line.Ī Brief History of the Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad Its detractors ridiculed the route as “beginning in the woods and ending in a hollow tree.” Following the Civil War, the railroad revitalized the line, only to run out of money and largely fade away. It shortened the travel time between major economic cities, but its ability to make money didn’t match its founders’ aspirations. Chartered in 1852, the line ran from Paris, Tennessee, to the Kentucky state line and connected with two other routes to create a seamless link between Memphis and Louisville. The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad is a perfect example of rail lines in the mid-nineteenth century. The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad: A History List price: $58.97, plus tax and shipping. ![]() A Brief History of the Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad.The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad: A History.A trio of books about railroads in Clarksville, Tennessee, available at a special exclusive price.
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