SMYRNA, Ga. — Its location along the historic Western & Atlantic Railroad line makes Smyrna a great place for watching trains.
Like many other cities between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tenn., the city owes much of its development to the railroad. Today, Smyrna is a popular suburb of Atlanta because of its close proximity to Buckhead Midtown and Downtown.
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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.
The Central of Georgia Railroad Company has filed a verified notice of exemption to acquire more than 2.6 miles of trackage rights near Savannah, Georgia.
KENNESAW, Ga. — More than 2,200 people turned out Saturday for the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History’s third annual Trains, Trains, Trains event. Museum visitors explored model train layouts, vendors selling train-themed wares and various activities geared toward families. “This event is so much fun because kids have the opportunity to get up and close with trains,” said Dr. Richard Banz, the museum’s executive director. “We’re grateful to everyone who came out, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone at our future events, including next year’s Trains, Trains, Trains.” The museum’s next major event, “Museum Night,” is
