Western And Atlantic Railroad
The Western and Atlantic Railroad of the State of Georgia' (W&A) is a historic, government owned railroad that operates in the southeastern United States from Atlanta, Georgia to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
It was founded on December 21, 1836 as the Western and Atlantic Railroad of the State of Georgia. The city of Atlanta was founded as the terminus of the W&A. The line is still owned by the State of Georgia from Atlanta to CT Tower in Chattanooga, and is leased by CSX Transportation.
This line is famous because of the Andrews Raid (commonly referred to as the Great Locomotive Chase), which took place on the W&A during the American Civil War on the morning of April 12, 1862.
Read more about Western And Atlantic Railroad: Establishment, Leasing, Distances of Depots From Atlanta (1867 List and 2008 List), Regauging, Great Locomotive Chase, W & A in Modern Times, Chief Executives
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