Here Comes the Train, Backing Down the Tracks

CARTERSVILLE, Georgia — When I speak on railroad history, I usually make a joke early in my presentation about never seeing a train when I want to.

So, yesterday, I arrived early to Cartersville for a presentation at the Bartow History Museum. I was finishing a few tasks on my laptop while sitting in my car and facing the historic Western & Atlantic Railroad. I thought to myself I need to include that joke in my presentation.

Suddenly, the crossing bells began to sound, and the gates lowered. With that, a CSX Transportation train comes backing down the tracks.

So much for that joke!

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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.