The Wilmington, Charlotte, and Rutherfordton Railroad was the first to cross Robeson County. It had stops in communities that no longer exist, such as Bellamy and Alma. The Maxton station, shown here, was the last stop in Robeson County. This photograph is courtesy of the Carolina Collection, UNC-Chapel Hill and is featured in my books Images of America Robeson County and Robeson County in Vintage Postcards. 
I remember my mother taking us on a train ride. I cannot remember where we rode to. I think we boarded the train some place around. Pembroke or Red Banks. That had to be 70 or more years ago. Anyone remember taking train rides?