Americus, Preston & Lumpkin Railroad Chartered in 1884, the AP&L, headquartered in Americus, reached Richland in 1885 and Lumpkin in 1886. It was extended to Louvale in 1886-87. The railroad was also extended east of Americus with a line opening to Abbeville in November, 1887. In 1887 the railroad had four locomotives and 69 cars of various types, reported Poors 1888 Manual. In December, 1888 the AP&L changed its name to the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railway. 1886 map (65K) 1887 map (41K)   Georgia's Railroad History & Heritage. Copyright, Steve Storey. Railroad History | The Depot List | Locomotives On Display | Odds & Ends | Sources & References | Home