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Dalton Freight Depot Originally built as the Southern Railway Freight Depot in 1911, this depot was restored by the city in 2009 and today houses the Dalton Visitor’s Center and Gift Shop. The Freight Depot is a train fan’s delight with a covered viewing platform, and a live audio feed from train radios. Watch the dual tracks of the CSX and Norfolk Southern Railroads pass the “Dalton Diamond,” a 45 degree crossing directly in front of the viewing platform. Adjacent to the Dalton Freight Depot is the 1949 Southern “Crescent City” Pullman car. The Dalton Freight Depot is now home of the Bandy Heritage Center Museum. 305 S. Depot Street Dalton, GA 30720 Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. For more information call: (706) 270-9960 Historic Western and Atlantic Railroad Tunnel, Museum, General Store & Clisby Austin House Just 5 miles North of Downtown Dalton stands a true marvel of engineering. Built completely by hand in just 22 months, the Historic Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel was completed in 1850. It was later abandoned in 1928 when a larger parallel tunnel was opened nearby. Visitors can take guided tours through the entire length of 1,477-foot tunnel, where steam from the original trains’ exhaust is still visible on the ceiling. The museum contains interesting artifacts from the tunnel, along with railroad memorabilia including an original section of 19th century strap rail and a fine display of the “Sherman Necktie” method of destroying the rails during the Civil War. So whether you are an average museum goer or a history buff, this tunnel is a unique chance to step back into American History. 215 Clisby Austin Road, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 (706) 876-1571 Textile Heritage Tours are available at these locations. 17 Train Watching www.VisitDaltonGA.com


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