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Athens trestle a music landmark

To most passersby, the old, abandoned railroad trestle off Poplar Street near Dudley Park probably wouldn’t garner much of a reaction.

Railroad depots: The ‘center’ of town

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

Decapod pays homage to Winder’s railroad roots

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

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

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.

A brief history of the Gainesville Midland Railroad

Chartered in 1904, the Gainesville Midland Railway was a successor of the Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Railroad.

Athens Terminal Co.

Athens Terminal Co. was incorporated on Oct. 4, 1906.

A brush with history

For decades, an aging relic has stood as the icon of this city’s railroad past. Now, thanks to donations from some area businesses, the 76-year-old Gainesville Midland steam engine No. 208 has a new coat of paint.

Driving down the Atlanta Highway

One of the great things about commuting regularly between Athens, Ga., and Winder, Ga., is the fact that the road runs parallel to the CSX main line. As such, I often bring my camera to catch some railfanning action.

Taking a Look Back at 2005 for Railroads

For better or worse, 2005 began and ended with the railroad industry in the headlines.

Side Tracks

Short-line rail companies continue to carry their weight on routes that otherwise might have been abandoned.