Alabama & Tennessee River Cars

June 30, 1860

25 freight cars had been ordered to handle the growing freight load. They were expected to be in use that winter. An additional 20 platform, 5 box, 2 stock were needed to handle the load.

Number Type Condition
24 Box  
60 Platform  
10 Coal  
3 Baggage  
4 Passenger  
3 Stock  
14 Hand  
3 4-wheel  
121

   TOTAL

 
1862 or 1863

One Passenger and 13 Freight cars from the Alabama & Florida (of Florida) were purchased from the Confederate government.

1862

Bought iron from Shelby Iron Works for 5 platform cars.

1863

Leased 2 Passenger, 1 Caboose, 2 Box and 12 Platform cars from the Memphis & Ohio RR.

1864

Bought iron from Shelby Iron Works for 5 platform cars.

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