Articles by Todd DeFeo

About Todd DeFeo

Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and The Travel Trolley.

‘Fanning Friday: July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026 Todd DeFeo

In other words: Be smart. Don’t be part of my next presentation. Attend it, don’t be on one of the slides!

‘Death is on the wall’: The harsh reality of rail tragedies that occurred throughout history

July 10, 2026 Todd DeFeo

For years, I have gathered and told the stories of “Death on the Rails.” There’s a harsh reality to these tragedies that occurred throughout history.

The early operations of the Western & Atlantic Railroad

July 2, 2026 Todd DeFeo

While the first train operated over a portion of the Western & Atlantic Railroad on December 24, 1842, 20 miles of the line did not go into regular operation until September 15, 1845, the same day the Georgia Railroad completed its line between Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia.

Railfanning in Irondale, Alabama, in March 2026

March 29, 2026 Todd DeFeo

Railfanning in Irondale, Alabama, in March 2026

Speeding Through Metropark

March 22, 2026 Todd DeFeo

C&EI Heritage Unit Passes Through Smyrna, Georgia

January 31, 2026 Todd DeFeo

CSX Transportation’s Chicago & Eastern Illinois pulled a northbound freight through Smyrna, Georgia, on the evening of Friday, Jan. 30, shortly after the city unveiled its new Jonquil statue downtown.

Railroad Tragedy: Dangers of 19th Century Railroading

November 4, 2025 Todd DeFeo

The history of railroading is a tale of love and tragedy.

NS Through Secaucus Junction

October 24, 2025 Todd DeFeo

A Norfolk Southern freight passes through Secaucus Junction in New Jersey on October 17, 2025.