Offers a comprehensive, illustrated history that shows Alabama’s important role in the development of America’s railroad system. This is the first extensive history of the state’s railway system, from the chartering of the Tuscumbia Railway Company in January 1830, to the maturity of the system in the latter half of the 20th century. Publisher: The University of Alabama Press Author(s): Wayne Cline Illustration(s): 118 b&w figures, 19 maps Number of pages: 328 Publication date: 2024 Dimensions: 279 x 215 x 28 Cover type: Paperback