Carter County's Train History 1A 123
N 36° 20.937 W 082° 12.455
17S E 391642 N 4023330
Carter County's Train History
Waymark Code: WM1AXY
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2007
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Carter County's Train History
Carter County's railroad history is the story of three trains - the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina, better known as Tweetsie (1881-1951); the Southern Railroad (1911-1940); and the North American Rayon Steam Engine (1936-1992). The glory days of the railroads have ended. The memories are captured in this exhibit: an original Tweetsie Boxcar, a Southern Caboose, and the NAR Steam Engine, which was believed to be the last active steam locomotive in the United States in commercial use.
Marker Name: Carter County's Train History
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Railroad
Marker Number: 1A 123
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission
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