History Of The Louisville Nashville Railroad
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History Of The Louisville Nashville Railroad
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Author : Maury Klein
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2014-04-23
History Of The Louisville Nashville Railroad written by Maury Klein and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-23 with Transportation categories.
After the Civil War, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad took the lead among southern railroads in developing rail systems and organizing transcontinental travel. Through two world wars, federal government control, internal crises, external dissension, the Depression, and the great Ohio River flood of 1937, the L&N Railroad remained one of the country's most efficient lines. It is a southern institution and a railroad buff's dream. When eminent railroad historian Maury Klein's definitive History of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was first published in 1972, it quickly became one of the most sought after books on railroad history. This new edition both restores a hard-to-find classic to print and provides a new introduction by Klein detailing the L&N's history in the thirty years since the book was first published.
Louisville Nashville Railroad In South Central Kentucky
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Author : Kevin Comer
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012
Louisville Nashville Railroad In South Central Kentucky written by Kevin Comer and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
At the midpoint of the 19th century, people and goods moved by river or muddy roads, which made traveling difficult; a stagecoach trip from Louisville to Nashville took 36 hours. Railroads were coming into prominence at the time, and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was chartered in 1850. It was completed between the namesake cities in 1859, overcoming many obstacles such as Muldraugh's Hill, Green River, and Tennessee Ridge. The line became a pawn during the Civil War, used by both Union and Confederate forces, and endured heavy damages to survive and prosper. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad would grow into one of America's great success stories, expanding to nearly 7,000 miles of track throughout the Southeast. This volume covers the L&N Main Line in southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee, the Memphis Line, the Mammoth Cave Railroad, the Glasgow Railway, the Portage Railroad, and a branch to Scottsville.
Corporate History Of The Louisville Nashville Railroad Company
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Author : Edward Warren Hines
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1905
Corporate History Of The Louisville Nashville Railroad Company written by Edward Warren Hines and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1905 with categories.
The Louisville And Nashville Railroad 1850 1963
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Author : Kincaid A. Herr
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2021-11-21
The Louisville And Nashville Railroad 1850 1963 written by Kincaid A. Herr and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-21 with History categories.
When the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was founded in 1850, it was the first major railroad in the west, and the only one headquartered in Kentucky. In the twentieth century, the L&N grew into one of the nation's major rail systems, reaching from the Great Lakes to the Ohio River Valley and down to Florida and the Gulf Coast. Kincaid Herr worked for the Louisville and Nashville for more than forty years, and this book originated as a series of articles that he wrote for L&N Magazine between 1939 and 1942. After various printings through the 1940s and '50s, this fifth edition, completely revised and updated, was released in 1964. The 1950s saw the reluctant abandonment of the old steam engine (the L&N was a major coal-carrying railroad) in favor of the diesel. During the late 1950s and early 60s, the railroad experienced significant expansion in the South, where the economy was being fueled by new industry. Coal, automobiles, mail, and passengers all counted on the L&N to get them around the region. Herr traces the development and expansion of the L&N system over a century and profiles important company figures, such as longtime L&N president Milton Smith. Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan and railroad bandit Morris Slater also find their place in this entertaining history. Four appendices on topics ranging from the materials used to build trains to passenger equipment to motive power round out the complete, but accessible, account. Even after all these years, this volume remains the concise, illustrated history of "The Old Reliable" for its many fans around the world.
The Louisville And Nashville Railroad 1850 1940 1941 1959
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Author : Kincaid A. Herr
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-09
The Louisville And Nashville Railroad 1850 1940 1941 1959 written by Kincaid A. Herr and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
The L N Railroad In The Civil War
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Author : Dan Lee
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-01-10
The L N Railroad In The Civil War written by Dan Lee and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-10 with History categories.
The Louisville & Nashville Railroad was completed just as the first salvos of the Civil War erupted. As one of the few railroads linking the North and South, the L&N was valuable to both the Union and the Confederacy. Consequently, its route became a fiercely contested corridor of fire and blood. This history recounts the numerous military events along the L&N in the years 1861 through 1865, and also examines the still-resonant theme of the relationship between a major corporation and the government during a time of national crisis.
The Story Of A Southern Carrier The Louisville Nashville
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Author : John Leeds Kerr
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1933
The Story Of A Southern Carrier The Louisville Nashville written by John Leeds Kerr and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1933 with Louisville and Nashville Railroad categories.
The Louisville Nashville Railroad 1850 1963
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Author : Kincaid A. Herr
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 1964
The Louisville Nashville Railroad 1850 1963 written by Kincaid A. Herr and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with History categories.
"A history of the L & N Railroad which had its beginning in 1850: The author chronicles the birth and growing pains of this enterprise which started by building a few miles of track near Louisville, KY, and steadily extended its lines until they stretched more than 5000 miles through thirteen states. The story involves not only the growth of a railroad but also its contribution to the building of a "new South" by tapping natural resources and nurturing industry as it marched from the Ohio River to the Gulf of Mexico. Although the heart of the account is the building of the L & N, Mr. Herr has lightened his account with sidelights and anecdotes and his diligent search of the company archives and many other sources produced more than 300 illustrations. Some of the pictures are representative of the earliest use of photography. They are supplemented by drawings typical of the period when hand-drawn art was the rule and camera illustrations were rare."--page [4] of dust jacket.
The L N Railroad In Kentucky As Seen Through Postcards
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Author : Charles H. Bogart
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2018-04-15
The L N Railroad In Kentucky As Seen Through Postcards written by Charles H. Bogart and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-15 with History categories.
The Louisville & Nashville Railroad (L&N) was incorporated in 1850 to build a rail line from Louisville, Kentucky, south to Nashville, Tennessee. The railroad was completed in 1861 just in time for the Civil War. L&N, unlike most southern lines, thanks to providing transportation for the Federal Army during the Civil War, survived the war with money available for expansion. Thus L&N acquired a number of southern railroads that would provide the L&N with track extending south from Louisville to Pensacola, Florida; Mobile, Alabama; and New Orleans, Louisiana. L&N's Kentucky track was served by fifteen yards: Madisonville, Owensboro (Doyle), Bowling Green, Skilman, Louisville (Strawberry), Latonia, DeCoursey, Paris, Lexington, Winchester (Patio), Corbin, Ravenna, Hazard (Crawford), Loyall, and Harlan. Within the following pages we will journey over the L&N in Kentucky via postcards, but our journey routes will not always follow direct L&N train routing.
History Of The Louisville Nashville Railroad
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Author : Maury Klein
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2014-04-23
History Of The Louisville Nashville Railroad written by Maury Klein and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-23 with Transportation categories.
An updated, in-depth history of the rise and fall of the L&N Railroad that serviced the southeastern United States. After the Civil War, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad took the lead among southern railroads in developing rail systems and organizing transcontinental travel. Through two world wars, federal government control, internal crises, external dissension, the Depression, and the great Ohio River flood of 1937, the L&N Railroad remained one of the country's most efficient lines. It is a southern institution and a railroad buff's dream. When eminent railroad historian Maury Klein’s definitive History of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was first published in 1972, it quickly became one of the most sought-after books on railroad history. This new edition both restores a hard-to-find classic to print and provides a new introduction by Klein detailing the L&N’s history in the thirty years since the book was first published. Praise for History of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad “A fascinating look at the L&N’s long and tumultuous history.” —Business Horizons “Stands both as an excellent example of what business history can accomplish and as an illustration of the work that remains to be done in the field.” —H-Net Reviews “Reading like an epic saga, albeit with a corporation as the main character, this enduring and definitive account of the L&N successfully offers a broad yet detailed survey befitting a company that at one time helped develop and mold the South while amassing great wealth.” —Journal of Appalachian Studies “A detailed account of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad’s first century of operation. The story of the L&N is a great one, and Klein has written a definitive corporate and financial history of the railroad. Klein's vivid account of this period in the L & N’s history will be very informative to those who wonder why America’s railroads are what they are today.” —Journal of Southern History