This Day in Railroad History

April 12

1862

164 years ago

General

American Civil War: The Andrews Raid (the Great Locomotive Chase) occurs, sta...

American Civil War: The Andrews Raid (the Great Locomotive Chase) occurs, starting from Big Shanty, Georgia (now Kennesaw).

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