The Interstate Railroad: History of an Appalachian Coal Road

This is a complete history of the Interstate Railroad, a short line Appalachian coal hauler, packed with photos and complete car rosters and locomotive information.

Unique perspectives and details come from interviews with former employees and pictures of the towns that the railroad served.

This book consists of 10 riveting chapters which take you all the way from pre-Interstate railroad days all the way through the takeover by the Southern Railroad. All facets of the railroad are covered, the problems with the N&W and L&N, passenger operations and a look at some of the personnel that made the railroad run.