May 9, 2017
Contact: Sharon Crosby
706-282- 3309
Toccoa Train Day
Toccoa, GA, May 9, 2017 – The railroad has been an important part of the history of
Toccoa. To honor this history, the City of Toccoa will be welcoming the Amtrak Crescent
Line again this year at 6:15 a.m. on May 13.
The rail line was completed in the town of Dry Pond, later changed to Toccoa City, in
1873 to connect Atlanta, Georgia and Greenville, South Carolina. In 1878 it became
known as the Elberton Air Line Railway connecting Toccoa to Elberton.
The rail line through Toccoa City created a conducive environment for development,
allowing for buildings to be constructed downtown. In 1917, a double rail track was laid,
eventually giving permit for trains to travel every 15 minutes day and night during World
War II. Over the years, thousands have come to Toccoa by way of the rail road.
Today, the City of Toccoa is serviced by Amtrak and Norfolk Southern Railway and is
one of three stops in Georgia along the Crescent line.
AM630 WNEG Radio will broadcast live as the train arrives. A drawing for several prizes
including round trip tickets to Atlanta, will be held at the event. Attendees can register
that morning at the depot. Again this year, the Athens Bend Track, will have a display set up in the Mitchell Allen Memorial Hall from 10 am – 3 pm.
For more information, contact the Main Street office at 706-282- 3309.
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