"Lincoln and the Railroads"  The Indiana Historical Society is
doing a two-day symposium on "Lincoln and the Railroads." "The
symposium will address Abraham Lincoln's ties to America's rail
industry and his contributions to railroad history." Brochures
can be had by calling (317)232-1882.  I assume this is going to
be about his pre-war work and not the effects of the Civil War
on railroading. As many of you know, Lincoln was McClellan's
railroad's lawyer and McClellan alluded to his extensive
business association with Lincoln before the war - not that this
is anything that would interest Lincolnologists or ACW
researchers.  McClellan's great achievment as a railroader was
his creation of America's first ro-ro route (roll on, roll off,
land/sea). He opened a Chicago to New Orleans link for his
company using this hybrid transport system and I assume Lincoln
helped to a greater or lesser extent in securing the rights.
But there's nothing more to discover in Lincoln studies, you
know.  Having collected details o