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L&N train depot in Bowling Green.
The main railroad line between Louisville and Nashville opened
in 1859. The depot pictured here was built in 1925. Trains also
stopped at depots in Smiths Grove, Oakland, Memphis Junction
and Woodburn. (learn
more)
L&N conductor's hat worn by employee
Charles G. Elliot of Bowling Green, ca. 1950.
Jeffersonville, Madison & Indianapolis
Railroad Locomotive at the L&N roundhouse in Bowling Green,
n.d. A roundhouse is a circular building for housing and repairing
locomotives.
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Updated December 15, 2000
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