Rail baron Jay Gould once offered to bring the railroad to Jefferson, but the town (inauspiciously) turned him down, deciding to bet its future on river traffic. Gould's ultraluxe private 1888 railroad car, the Atlanta, now sits near the center of town. Contact Excelsior House about tours, usually, but not always available 10am to 3pm.
Atlanta Private Railway Car
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