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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.”

Good Old Steam

May 28, 2008 Todd DeFeo

I went to Chattanooga this weekend. Here’s the first of what will likely be several videos. This shows No. 610 steaming around the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum:

End of Track

May 17, 2008 Railfanning.org

From the looks of this sign, it looks as though someone didn’t heed the message on this sign.

I’m Standing at the Station…

April 14, 2008 Todd DeFeo

The subway car is silent except for the sound of metal wheels on metal rails as the train made its way beneath Tokyo’s busy streets. Commuters look at their cell phones, read newspapers or simply mind their own business. There is no conversation.

Silver Meteor, Folkston, Ga., Oct. 16, 2006

October 16, 2006 Railfanning.org

Silver Meteor, Folkston, Ga., Oct. 16, 2006

‘Fanning From the Funnel … Vol. II

October 15, 2006 Railfanning.org

I’m in Folkston, Ga., for the second time in as many years. Be sure to check back over the next couple weeks as I post more information about my trip to the Funnel. In the meantime, go here.

Tracking the Decapods: Winder, Ga.

August 31, 2006 Todd DeFeo

Gainesville Midland No. 208, built by Pennsylvania-based Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1930, has been on display since 1959.