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Month: February 2017

History

A Look at a Piece of Presidential Rail History: The Superb

February 20, 2017 Todd DeFeo
In honor of Presidents Day, here’s a quick overview of a unique piece of presidential history: The Superb private railcar on display at the Southeastern Railway Museum.

Miscellaneous

Southeastern Railway Museum Photo Competition Deadline Extended

February 20, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
The fourth annual competition is hosted in partnership with Georgia State University Graphic Design Club.

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Passing Trains in Duluth, Georgia

February 19, 2017 Todd DeFeo
The northern Atlanta suburb of Duluth makes for a great place to enjoy trains. Trains have been passing through the city for more than 145 years.

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Miscellaneous

Southeastern Railway Museum photo competition runs until Feb. 25

February 11, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
Photographers have until Feb. 25 to enter the Southeastern Railway Museum’s fourth annual photo competition.

Short Line/Regional

Genesee & Wyoming Acquiring Heart of Georgia Railroad

February 8, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) is acquiring the shares of Atlantic Western Transportation, Inc., parent company of Heart of Georgia Railroad, Inc. (HOG).

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