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[ July 19, 2026 ] Sheriff: Nude Train Surfer Arrested After Breaking Into Locomotive Union Pacific
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Conyers: A City With Both Big and Small Locomotives

August 11, 2017 Todd DeFeo

This small city of about 15,000 sits about 25 miles east of Atlanta and grew up along the Georgia Railroad.

Catching the Train in a West Georgia Railfanning Hotspot

August 4, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The small west Georgia city of Manchester is a great place for watching trains.

Railfanning the Magic Kingdom … Again

July 28, 2017 Todd DeFeo

It is easy to forget that Walt Disney World is home to an amazing railroad collection.

Gallery: Railfanning in Nashville, Tenn., in May 2002

July 21, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Music City is a great place to watch trains.

Be Sure to Cross Dalton Off Your Train Watching List: Dalton Part IV

July 19, 2017 Todd DeFeo

What makes Dalton such a great place to watch trains is not just the volume. It is as much the diverse array of motive power that pass through this North Georgia city.

Not to Get Too Crossed Up Here, But…: Dalton Part III

July 15, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Dalton is a true train-watching paradise. But, it is also a great example of what happens when a city embraces a hobby like railfanning.

Missionary Ridge Cab Ride, Jan. 28, 2012

July 14, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is famous for its rail operations that include a number of different excursion options.

We’re at a Crossroads: Dalton Part II

July 9, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The city known as the Carpet Capital of the World is a great place for watching trains.

Catching Trains on Crossing Tracks: Dalton Part I

July 8, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Downtown Dalton provides quite the railfanning experience.

A Look Back at the Hardin Southern Railroad

July 7, 2017 Todd DeFeo

A small town grew up around the Paducah, Tennessee and Alabama Railroad as it was built through the area circa 1890.