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Forget the Okefenokee, come for the trains — Part II

August 18, 2009 Todd DeFeo

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.

When in Folkston, don’t just visit the Okefenokee – Part I

August 17, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Driving along U.S. Highway 1 on my first trip to Folkston, I spied a southbound freight train on the tracks to my right.

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.

There’s no point in waiting one hour for pictures anymore

April 7, 2009 Todd DeFeo

It used to be that a few days were quick enough; then it went to an hour. Now, a few seconds is just unacceptable.

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.

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.

Railfanning while ‘heading down (and around) the Atlanta Highway’

October 8, 2008 Todd DeFeo

The so-called Classic City is known for a lot, usually revolving around the University of Georgia. But, a major rail line passes through Athens, and there are a handful of historic depots worth checking out – all located within a 30 mile or so drive in any given direction.

L.A. Times on KobreGuide

October 2, 2008 Railfanning.org

KobreGuide is featuring yesterday’s L.A. Times article on its Web page. Click here or here to check it out. When you’re done, click on some of the other links. A lot of interesting posts on the site.

Check Out the L.A. Times

October 1, 2008 Todd DeFeo

The L.A. Times quoted me in an article they published today: “Train hobbyists are loco for that motion.”