History of the Short Line Railroads of Appalachia (Documentary)

Dig into the railroads of Appalachia with our host as he takes you back to 1880s-1930s when the rail line dominated the country with its industrial powerhouse of a system that took the world by storm. Honing into the region of Appalachian mountains, you will see why so many towns bursted so greatly in the end of 20th century and beginning of 21st century, expanding towns allowing Atlanta to be dubbed "Hollywood of the South" and transformed vast wilderness among great expanse of uncharted into the culturally rich, charming and cozy rural civilization it is known today.

Sources:
http://railwaysurgery.org/HistoryLong...
https://www.knoxhistoricalmuseum.org/...


Music credits:
   • 2 'Dark' Appalachian Tunes for Clawhammer ...  
Boone Reid-Sourwood Mountain (Clawhammer Banjo)
Wade Ward-Shady Grove (Clawhammer Banjo)
The Tennessee Waltz (Tin Whistle and Harmonica by The dying Kick)
Angeline the Baker - Bluegrass - Old Time Harmonica
Bluegrass, Appalachian, Traditional Folk & Old Time Mountain Music (Zona)
Traditional music from Southern Appalachian - Mr Hobart Smith Cripple Creek


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0:00 - Prelude
0:36 - Short Line Railroads of Appalachia


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