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FreightWaves Classics: Central of Georgia Railway persevered (Part 1) A local grew despite hardships 0 46 6 minutes read An Electro-Motive photo featuring a new Central of Georgia locomotive in June 1948. (Photo: Warren Calloway Collection/Tom Alderman colorization) As a corporate entity, the Central of Georgia Railway “lived” for nearly 150 years. It connected much of its home state, parts of Alabama, and reached Chattanooga, Tennessee.   Pieces of the railroad survive as part of Norfolk Southern. Its corporate name also remains, although only on paper. Built to help export King Cotton Since its founding in 1732, Savannah’s commercial activity was focused at its port. Cotton was shipped down the Savannah River from Augusta to be exported overseas. However, when the South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company (SCC&RR) was chartered, it got the attention of Savannah’s business leaders. In October 1833 the South Carolina railroad completed a 136-mile line

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