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The General and Andrews Raid in Civil War lore
The General locomotive figured in Andrews' daring 1862 raid to derail the Western and Atlantic line. Union raiders seized the engine at Big Shanty, pursued by a determined crew, then abandoned it as fuel ran low. Captured raiders faced hangings. the locomotive later became a museum piece and a Civil War Centennial exhibit.
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Andrews
Atlantic
Atlanta
Chattanooga
James J. Andrews
Big Shanty
William Fuller
Tennessee Line
Louisville
Iron Horse
Hara