History of the
Georgia Railroad

Robert H. Hanson
Safety—Courtesy—Service. This work is the definitive history of the first railroad to operate in the state of Georgia. Originating in Augusta, the line’s terminus was set at a junction with the State Road, later known as the Western & Atlantic Railroad, where the infant town of Marthasville (later named Atlanta) was building. The Railroad played a major role in the development of the state of Georgia and a substantial role in the affairs of Southern railroading in the mid- to late nineteenth century.
The history includes full rosters for engines and passenger equipment; station lists for the main and branch lines, complete with the attributes of each stop; and brief histories of the subsidiary companies. Anecdotal stories of the road add wonderful color to the text. Possibly best of all are the photographs—over 360 of them.
This unprecedented book about an extraordinary railroad will prove delightful for Georgia historians and railfans and invaluable for any railroad modeler.
Published 1996 / 216 pages / 81/2" ¥ 11"
ISBN: 1-57072-000-2 / Hardcover / $49.95