North Georgia's Two Shortline Railroads
Author | : Wilds L. Pierce, 3rd |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2021-01-31 |
ISBN-13 | : 0578835932 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780578835938 |
Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Download or read book North Georgia's Two Shortline Railroads written by Wilds L. Pierce, 3rd and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-31 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1996, Wilds Lovick Pierce II, owner of the Georgia Northeastern Railroad, and local supporters had a vision for a return of passenger rail travel in North Georgia. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway became a reality and carried its first passengers in 1998. Since then, over a millions passengers have experienced the joys of train travel through the mountains. The story of the scenic railway's inceptions and early days with volunteer staff provides an enjoyable read.