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From A to Z on the Bay Line Train

Author: Emily Sutherland

Illustrated by: Emily Sutherland and 

Stacey's Fun in the Sun Pre-School VPK-A class 

of 2014-2015

The Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay 

Railroad, or The Bay Line, was 

founded in 1905 by Dothan 

lumber magnate A. B. Steele.

The Bay Line's primary route was 

81 miles of track from Dothan, 

Alabama to Panama City, Florida.

The line itself was built in two 

phases. The first phase was 

built quickly, running from 

Dothan to Cottondale.

The second phase was built a year later 

in 1906. Mr. Steele had to decide 

where the line would lay. It took the 

track from Cottondale to Panama City. 

Everyone was excited 

when the line was 

finished in 1908.

The Bay Line carried freight to 

the Panama City area. It carried 

timber to the sawmill, goods to 

residents, and passengers. 

Goods are still delivered on 

The Bay Line today. Timber, 

pipes, and steel are just a 

few things that are 

transported. 

The Bay Line delivered these 

goods to the only Harbor around 

at the time. The harbor is still in 

Panama City. It is called the Port. 

In 1930, The Bay Line was 

purchased by International 

Paper. 

 In January, 1947, the ASAB 

was granted Class I railroad 

status by the Interstate 

Commerce Commission.

This was a key 

turning point for 

The Bay Line. 

The Bay Line became the 

first 100% diesel 

locomotive equipped 

Class 1 railroad in the 

US.

Many people traveled 

to see the new diesel 

trains. 

New jobs were forming at the Bay 

Line in the Panama City area due to 

the war. 

With the ocean being near, the port helped to build ships during 

WWI and WWII. The Bay Line delivered the metal to build the ships. 

Both World Wars proved fruitful for the railroad in 

terms of traffic.

Many people questioned if the 

Bay Line would survive after both 

wars. 

The railroad continued to do well. More railroad 

connections and crossings were added. 

Here the Bay Line #512 

switches a customer in 

Abbeville, AL. 

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