Train that ran between Chickamauga, Ga., and Durham, Ga., paused for a photo by Lula Falls
photo by Courtesy Lamar and Marilyn Massey
Chattanoogan.com will be giving away two copies of the new book, Railroads In and Around Chattanooga, that is due off the presses soon.
The book by Chattanoogan.com publisher John Wilson, with many photos by Chattanoogan.com photographer Wes Schultz, will have 568 pages and 1,546 photos and maps.
It will be in the same softcover, 11 1/2 x 8 format as the book on the Stokes photo collection.
To be included in drawings for the books, send an email to news@chattanoogan.com. The winners will be chosen at random and will be mailed the books as soon as it is ready.
Pre-orders of the new railroad book are now being taken. To reserve a copy of the book that will be mailed to you when it comes off the presses, send $45 (includes tax, postage and handling) to
Chattanoogan.com
@John Wilson
129 Walnut St. Unit 416
Chattanooga, Tn., 37403
Make out checks to Chattanoogan.com.
When picked up, the price will be $40, which includes tax.
Tunnel through Pigeon Mountain on the TAG Railroad near LaFayette, Ga. The tracks were taken up south of the tunnel and they are overgrown to the north.
photo by Guy Satterfield