Louisville & Wadley Railroad Incorporated in 1872, the 10-mile Louisville & Wadley opened in October of 1879. It was sold to the Central of Georgia in 1898. In 1961, the Central sold it to a new company which operated it as the Louisville and Wadley Railway. 1883 map (39K) Old photos of the L&W at carrtracks.com From Official Guide of the Railways, November 1906. From Official Guide of the Railways, July 1929.   From Official Guide of the Railways, August 1955.   Georgia's Railroad History & Heritage. Copyright, Steve Storey. Railroad History | The Depot List | Locomotives On Display | Odds & Ends | Sources & References | Home