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Bridge piers offer a link to Civil War

May 15, 2010 Todd DeFeo

In order to complete the Western & Atlantic Railroad, engineers had to overcome a number of natural obstacles. That resulted in a 1,447-foot-long tunnel through Chetoogeta Mountain and a bridge over the Etowah River south of Cartersville.

Marking the anniversary of the Andrews Raid

April 12, 2010 Railfanning.org

North Georgia saw its fair share of battles during the Civil War, but “the most extraordinary and astounding adventure of the war,” as one Civil War-era newspaper put it, typically doesn’t garner more than a few words in most history books.

Duluth railroad museum offers glimpse into railroading heyday

January 30, 2010 Todd DeFeo

For 40 years, the Southeastern Railway Museum has been dedicated to the preservation of Georgia Railroad’s History.

Historic trestle a landmark in its own right

November 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The Gateway to the New South may no longer be the bustling railroad hub it once was, but the city is home to an impressive railroad structure.

Railroad depots: The ‘center’ of town

November 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

A few years ago, when the city of Pendergrass’ train depot needed to be refurbished, the city wasted no time getting to work.

‘America’s Most Amazing Mile’

October 31, 2009 Todd DeFeo

When the Incline Railway was built in 1895, the idea was to complete a cheap means for traveling to the top of Lookout Mountain.

Take the ‘Last Train to Clarksville’

October 27, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Standing on 10th Street in downtown Clarksville, it’s hard to imagine this area was once a bustling transportation hub around the turn of the 20th century.

Decapod pays homage to Winder’s railroad roots

October 22, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The small town of about 10,000 owes a lot to the railroad. Its name, for starters.

Small locomotive highlights area’s railroad roots

October 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The little locomotive sitting in a fenced in area under a canopy is dwarfed by the locomotives that pass by no more than 50 feet away.

‘Pardon me boy,’ is that an historic train depot?

September 7, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The events of 1970 could have spelled doom for Chattanooga’s Terminal Station.