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Month: August 2019

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A Very Brief History of the Autorack car

August 30, 2019 Railfanning.org Digital Library
Autorack cars are a staple of railroads today.

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That Time Georgia Almost Sold the Western & Atlantic Railroad

August 16, 2019 Todd DeFeo
While the state of Georgia owned the Western & Atlantic Railroad since the 1830s, by the 1960s, the state considered a sale of the line.

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DeFeo Continues Western & Atlantic Book Tour in Historic Acworth

August 11, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire
Author Todd DeFeo continued the tour for his new book about the Western & Atlantic Railroad at a local bookstore.

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A Closer Look at Railroad Mishaps in Tunnel Hill

August 1, 2019 Todd DeFeo
The North Georgia hamlet of Tunnel Hill is known for its namesake railroad tunnel that opened to traffic in 1850. But since that time, it has been the scene of some railroad calamities, mishaps and newsworthy happenings. Here are a few that made headlines over the years.

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