Louisiana and Arkansas Railway
Fair, James R.
This first history of the L&A, traces the development of a premier railroad system from the early boom days of railroading to the modern era of takeovers. Known as "The Better Way", the L&A, was established at the turn of the century and expanded by shrewd acquisitions to connect New Orleans to Dallas.The most successful line in its region, it remained enduringly profitable throughout its long history, due primarily to the tenacity of three bu...