The Dixie Line

[buzz456]

The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, also known as the Dixie Line, has a history dating back to the mid-1840s, chartered as the Nashville & Chattanooga to connect its namesake cities. At its height the NC&StL stretched across much of Tennessee linking the major cities of Atlanta, Memphis, Chattanooga, Nashville, Lexington, and even the western tip of Kentucky. The railroad was under constant attack during the Civil War by both the North and South as they battled for control of the strategic line. In the early 1870's it was reincorporated as the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis. After the war there were great ambitions to extend the railroad into the Midwest and other points throughout the South. However, these dreams were cut short when the road came under Louisville & Nashville's control. The NC&StL ultimately settled into a regional role as a bridge line and remained an important component of the L&N before formally disappearing in the 1950s. Today, segments remain in use under CSX Transportation.

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[imnew]

Looks great buzz!

[buzz456]

Thanks.

[dphorton]

Nice History. Thanks Buzz.

[GreatNortherner]

Very nice! And thanks for the little excursion into RR history. I find it always very interesting to learn some more about the many fallen flags. Before finding this, I didn't even know that the NC&StL had even existed.

Michael

[LandN]

Attached is a photo of a TVRM Geep painted in NC&StL colors. This unit has been used on the Hiwassee River excursion running on the L&N Old Line.