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Retracing Fess Parker’s steps in Georgia

March 18, 2010 Railfanning.org

Fess Parker, a long-time actor known for portraying famous historical figures turned California winemaker, died today. He was 85.

Railfanning in Folkston, Ga.

August 20, 2009 Railfanning.org

Every day, upwards of 80 CSX trains pass through the Folkston Funnel, so named because two railroad lines merge just north of downtown. In fact, almost all Florida-bound freight trains pass through the city’s limits.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

August 4, 2009 Railfanning.org

Railfanning the Walt Disney World Railroad

July 19, 2009 Railfanning.org

It’s no coincidence that the first attraction to greet guests of the Magic Kingdom is the railroad.

Conyers’ ‘Dinky’ harkens back to yesterday

July 14, 2009 Railfanning.org

CONYERS, Ga. – Between 1948 and about 1960, a small 0-6-0 steam locomotive served on the 3-mile-long Milstead Railroad. The small locomotive hauled between Callaway Mills in the small community of Milstead and nearby Conyers, where the line interchanged with the Georgia Railroad. Engine No. 104, built in 1905 by Rogers, is, according to some sources, one of only a handful of this type locomotive still in existence. The engine apparently picked up the nickname “Dinky” because of its short stature. The West Point Railroad originally owned the Dinky. Callaway Mills, formerly the Milstead Manufacturing Co., bought the locomotive in

Nov. 1, 1918: Malbone Street Wreck

June 28, 2009 Railfanning.org

Nov. 1, 1918: A Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co. train crashes after taking a curve too fast underneath the intersection of Malbone Street and Flathbush and Ocean avenues. In all, 97 people are killed in the wreck known as the Malbone Street Wreck. Instead of taking the curve at 6 mph, the train is traveling between 30 mph and 40 mph. The elevated train, consisting of five cars constructed primarily of wood, entered the tunnel portal beneath Malbone Street, negotiating a curve designated to be taken at 6 mph at a speed estimated at between 30 and 40 mph. The trailing

Train show features models, memorabilia and more

April 4, 2009 Railfanning.org

The Great Train Expo hit town this weekend, offering everyone from avid railfans to first-timers the chance to peruse an assortment of railroad memorabilia, model trains and everything in between.

Standing where the raiders once stood

February 13, 2009 Railfanning.org

MARIETTA, Ga. – The Kennesaw House is an impressive building, even by today’s standards. But its role in one of the most fascinating events of the Civil War is what makes it truly unique. Built in 1845 as a cotton warehouse, it is one of the oldest buildings in Marietta, and it has witnessed a lot over the years. After serving as a warehouse for some time, the building was converted into the Fletcher House Hotel, and on April 11, 1862, with the Civil War in Full Swing, the Fletcher House unknowingly played host to a group of Union spies

Railfanning Review for December 2, 2008

December 2, 2008 Railfanning.org

In this edition: Federal authorities warn of terror plot against New York City transit systems, Amtrak chooses Joseph Boardman as its nest president and CEO and BNSF completes third line through the Cajon Pass.

Model trains on display

October 23, 2008 Railfanning.org

The local chapter of the National Model Railroad Association is celebrating National Model Railroad Month by sponsoring a tour of more than 40 layouts throughout Metro Atlanta.