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A Look at a Piece of Presidential Rail History: The Superb

February 20, 2017 Todd DeFeo

In honor of Presidents Day, here’s a quick overview of a unique piece of presidential history: The Superb private railcar on display at the Southeastern Railway Museum.

Southeastern Railway Museum Photo Competition Deadline Extended

February 20, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The fourth annual competition is hosted in partnership with Georgia State University Graphic Design Club.

Passing Trains in Duluth, Georgia

February 19, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The northern Atlanta suburb of Duluth makes for a great place to enjoy trains. Trains have been passing through the city for more than 145 years.

Southeastern Railway Museum photo competition runs until Feb. 25

February 11, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Photographers have until Feb. 25 to enter the Southeastern Railway Museum’s fourth annual photo competition.

Georgia State Senator Discusses Railroad Safety with CSX

January 6, 2017 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia state senator recently met with CSX to discuss the safety and necessary improvements for a railroad crossing and siding track in Catoosa County, Ga.

Survey: Buckhead Community Says No Streetcar

December 9, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Traffic is the biggest problem facing the Buckhead community, but there is apparently little widespread support for the addition of a streetcar as a congestion-curbing tactic, a new Buckhead Business Association (BBA) survey revealed.

Atlanta-to-Toccoa steam excursions canceled

October 2, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

This weekend’s Norfolk Southern steam train excursions in Georgia have been canceled.

A Random Train Day in Marietta, Ga.

August 4, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Gem City of Georgia never fails to delight when it comes to railfanning.

Amtrak Looking to Doraville for New Atlanta Station, Report Suggests

July 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is exploring the possibility of relocating its Atlanta train station to the former GM plant in Doraville, Ga., the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported.

Newspaper headlines about the Bostwick Railroad.

Greene County Railroad Incorporated to Acquire Bostwick Railroad Equipment

July 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

In July 1911, the Greene County Railroad incorporated to acquire the equipment of the Bostwick Railroad and also built a line connecting Monroe and Bostwick.