These stories are true stories that were published in the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Employee’s Magazine from 1927 through 1933.

John Bailey Harlan was born on May 14, 1864 in Albemarle Co., Virginia, to Thomas Samuel Harlan and Mary Fleming (Harlan) Harlan. He worked for L&N Railroad for nearly 43 years from January 1, 1893 until his death on December 12, 1936. He first worked for L&N Railroad as a special agent and was in a short time promoted to stock claim agent. On January 1, 1896, he was appointed chief special agent in charge of police work over the entire system. It was in those early days that Mr. Harlan encountered many of the colorful and thrilling experiences that he so interestingly related in the series of stores.

The stories are below in flipbook format.