Will the unique history of the Tweetsie Railroad be preserved?
Yes, with historical markers, commemorative signage, and perhaps, one day, a museum. Q: So what’s taking so long? And how long is it going to take? A: Negotiations between G & W and Johnson City are ongoing. These deals are complex, and made even more complicated in this case by questions over ownership and contractual obligations on some of the right-of-way. Johnson City’s leaders have responsibly insisted that the deal be done in such a manner that the city is not put at major risk. We hope to hear good news in 2010. After that it will take several months for the federal government to rule on the railbanking application. Only then can the rails and ties be salvaged. Negotiations between Johnson City, Elizabethton, Washington County and Carter County over each government’s role in the project promise to be complex. Then planning and engineering begin, followed by construction. Patience! This is going to take several years at best! Q: Who is going to pay for it? A: It is expected that
