North Carolina native Jacob Morgan Plott is a lifelong train historian--especially trains from the southern Appalachians--and a renowned train photographer, as well as a NASCAR and country music historian. He was featured on National Public television at the age of five discussing trains. Bob Plott is the author of five award-winning books pertaining to the Plott hound and southern mountain history and culture, all published by The History Press. Bob and Jacob continue to perpetuate the family legacy, raising Plott hounds at their North Carolina home. www.bobplott.com.