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Month: September 2017

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Railfanning the Former Georgia Railroad Line in Decatur

September 8, 2017 Todd DeFeo
The railroad in this popular city east of Atlanta is hard to miss

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Jonquil City Offers Prime Location for Railfanning

September 1, 2017 Todd DeFeo
Its location along the historic Western & Atlantic Railroad line makes Smyrna a great place for watching trains.

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