Railroads In America, US History

Logging railroads are perhaps the most unique and interesting aspect of the industry. Nearly every timber-rich state contained at least one although only the largest remained in operation through the post-World War II period. Many were privately held while others did contain a common-carrier charter.

Unfortunately, several have been lost to history as not every company kept detailed records of their rail operations (in other cases the information was not retained).

This website’s purpose is take you, the casual visitor, on a journey back in time to experience what our great nation’s railroads once were, where they operated, the high quality passenger trains they once possessed, and the classic equipment they utilized.

Alabama Logging Operations