Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
The Great Locomotive Chase
On April 12, 1862, James J. Andrews and a band of Union spies stole the locomotive, the
General, from under the watchful eyes of guards at nearby Camp McDonald while passengers and crew were eating breakfast at the Lacy Hotel. Follow in the footsteps of Confederate Conductor William Fuller as he chases “Andrews Raiders” with a dramatic tour featuring an exciting movie about the chase, a façade of the Lacy Hotel, a tunnel, and the General. Learn more about the spies in the Museum's Raiders Gallery that features Sgt. Scott's Medal of Honor, as well as photos and information about all 22 raiders.
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